Laundry expert: Universal care worker now the norm
By
John Hall
Mar 06, 2023
With laundry departments hit hard by staffing challenges, more facilities are relying on universal care workers.
How to do it… Finding and keeping infection preventionists
By
John Hall
Jan 20, 2023
With the critical shortages in the nursing home workforce today, there may not be a more important hire than the now-mandatory infection preventionist.
Consultant pharmacists urge calm amid drug shortages
By
John Hall
Jan 20, 2023
A “tripledemic” and temporary recent shortages of popular medicines like Tamiflu and amoxicillin have fueled concern about supply chains and shortages of vital medications.
LTC tech guru Alwan hangs a new shingle in ‘aging tech’ space
By
John Hall
Jan 20, 2023
For more than 15 years, Majd Alwan had a front row seat to an information revolution that has taken big strides toward full interoperability in nursing homes.
How to design to appeal to residents and staff
By
John Hall
Dec 05, 2022
Fanciful touches may have had their day in some designers’ eyes at some point, but most designers now recommend spaces that place function over form.
Providers have big shoes to fill with infection preventionists
By
John Hall
Dec 05, 2022
Infection preventionists should expect their responsibilities to grow as the industry continues grappling with
workforce issues.
Information technology helping SNFs slice through ‘noise’
By
John Hall
Dec 05, 2022
As nursing homes emerge from one of the most challenging periods in the sector’s history, they still find themselves hindered by old problems. Information technology holds the promise to help facilities...
Workforce issues loom over wound care
By
John Hall
Nov 11, 2022
Documented lapses in-house care and a decline in offsite wound treatment have amplified festering wound care problems.
Financial options could be dwindling for troubled SNFs
By
John Hall
Nov 11, 2022
Inflation concerns are palpable for some already cash-strapped facilities facing occupancy issues and closure fears.
How to do it … Rebuild a tattered SNF workforce
By
John Hall
Nov 11, 2022
Skilled nursing facilities are facing some of the biggest challenges in their history as they struggle to recruit, rebuild and fortify their challenged workforces.