PARTNER CONTENT: Between all the regulations that have been enacted, a wide variety of options among medical face masks, supply shortages and general lack of availability, many things need to be considered...
NIC conference returns in-person and online Nov. 1-3
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 26, 2021
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) plans to host its first in-person conference since the start of the pandemic when it convenes operators, lenders and investors in Houston.
Let’s give vets a fighting chance
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 25, 2021
As with Afghanistan, some veterans homes have collapsed under the weight of a crisis, despite the backing of the U.S. government.
McKnight’s Fall Online Expo offers operational and compliance gold on Sept. 30
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 24, 2021
Looking for an advantage when it comes to data analytics, compliance or infection control? Then you won’t want to miss the McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Fall Online Expo on Sept. 30.
Grabowski: Too many loopholes in federal vaccine mandate may retain staff, but endanger residents
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 24, 2021
Federal officials might pursue a regional approach or offer exemptions in finalizing a nursing home staff vaccination mandate, but it’s important they not water down the regulations so much as to undermine...
LeadingAge Florida names Lisa Smith nursing home public policy director
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 23, 2021
LeadingAge Florida has hired Lisa Smith as director of nursing home public policy. Smith comes to LeadingAge from the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration, where, for the last three years, she...
Whether facing an exodus or a trickle, LTC operators are activating these hiring strategies ahead of...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 23, 2021
When Salmon Health and Retirement instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its four Massachusetts nursing homes, CEO Matt Salmon was confident in the decision because he expected state officials would...
With their own deadlines set, providers ‘wait and see,’ hope for expansion of federal vaccine mandate
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Kimberly Marselas
Danielle Brown
Aug 20, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccination policies and deadlines implemented by several of the country’s largest post-acute care operators will remain intact after President Joe Biden announced a vaccination requirement...
New ProMedica Senior Care president outlines vision for nonprofit’s future
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 19, 2021
In her first media interview since being named the leader of the nation’s fourth-largest nursing home chain, Angela Brandt emphasized collaboration both within the organization’s extensive network...
Sept. 21 webinar offers five proven retention strategies for employees’ first 100 days
Aug 18, 2021
Join the McKnight’s brands as we discuss five techniques proven to reduce employee turnover in the skilled nursing, senior living and home care settings.