The healthcare staffing industry has a trust problem
By
Matt McGinty
Dec 06, 2022
COVID forced more facilities to rely on staffing agencies to maintain census and keep their doors open, but the underlying scarcity of caregivers led to higher pay. Those costs put long-term care...
Designers with a green thumb: Enhancing high-end senior care with biophilia
By
Blima Ehrentreu
Dec 01, 2022
Recent trends indicate an increase in healthy living and mental well-being in environments with biophilic design elements. However, incorporating nature into interiors is more than just a trend — it...
How providers can protect their residents from COVID this holiday season
By
Bill Stone
Nov 29, 2022
Let’s take a look at the risk COVID poses this holiday season and how long-term care facilities can protect seniors during this time.
Finding the new senior care leaders
By
Christy Kramer
Charles de Vilmorin
Nov 23, 2022
The current staffing crisis is the most challenging the senior care industry has ever experienced. It is leading to economic pressure on providers, burnout in the existing workforce and likely poor health...
Do sign-on bonuses work for healthcare employers?
By
Melanie Boroosan
Nov 21, 2022
In the current healthcare climate, it’s no surprise employers are looking for any way to attract and retain talent. Across the nation, healthcare providers have jumped on an industry-shaking trend: offering...
Strange but true: Facts about norovirus
By
Michael Wilson
Nov 17, 2022
The winter months are right around the corner, meaning administrators in long-term and senior care facilities must start preparing for norovirus. Yes, norovirus is seasonal. It’s just one of...
Five-Star shifts have added pressure to staffing urgency — it’s time for a new approach
By
Kevin Maufer
Nov 15, 2022
Skilled nursing facilities were among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic by nurse staffing shortages, impacting patient care and staff satisfaction. As skilled nursing facilities work to...
Putting 25 years into perspective: The forecast for supporting mental health in SNFs
By
Ari Kalechstein, Ph.D.
Nov 11, 2022
Our 25th anniversary was a year to remember. Having started it at the height of the pandemic, we adapted to a constantly evolving and booming mental healthcare market, and it worked. We invested in an...
The evolution of EHR solutions: Incentivization to specialization
By
Ingrid Svensson
Nov 09, 2022
electronic health record (EHR) solutions have become increasingly mainstream, but the ever-changing landscape will require them to continually evolve.
What’s your 2023 leadership training plan?
By
Cara Silletto
Nov 07, 2022
As we begin to plan for the 2023 calendar year, I’m talking with more executives about their vision for professional development.