You say unions don’t actually help workers?
Many long-term care providers will happily explain why union representation continues to slide nationwide, and especially in the facilities they operate.
Nurses’ vital role in the work of therapists
I have always had an appreciation for nurses and nursing staff — not only because my sister is a nurse but because of the vast amount of work they do so well, each and every day. With National Nurse’s...
Providers may be looking over their shoulders for years to come
When observers say effects of the pandemic will be felt for years, most will first think about long-COVID.
The ultimate antidote to long COVID of the soul
For a “recovering pessimist” like myself, few things are more annoying than being told that optimism is some sort of magic potion. But that’s exactly what recent research, reported by McKnight’s,...
Beware the ‘squeeze the balloon problem’ with staffing
I found the recent article, “Providers: CMS should first fortify skilled nursing workforce before imposing minimum staffing measures” very interesting. As you follow this issue, please understand...
How to keep LTC facilities financially healthy
Long-term care facilities have always operated on razor-thin margins — then came the pandemic. The virus ripped through nursing and assisted living facilities. Families tragically lost loved ones and...
In a buyer’s market, who will step into the void?
Holding on right now is already possibly as hard as it’s ever been. Could a bad economy turn into a buyer’s market for business-minded investors?
Rethinking IT in a world of shortages
Reading through industry publications, it’s hard not to be bombarded with topics of staffing shortages, budget problems and general advice that broadly states that we need to get ready to tighten our...
Melanie Byron named administrator of SGMC nursing home
South Georgia Medical Center has named Melanie Byron nursing home administrator for SGMC Lakeland Villa.
The remote solution
Amid the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic came the realization that there were more casualties from this plague than we thought. It was reported that 25% of COVID-19 deaths were long-term care residents...
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