Show them the money? No, give them more staff: McKnight’s survey reveals nursing home leaders’ new...
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 09, 2021
The depth of the staffing crisis in nursing homes around the U.S. can be summarized in one observation: Far more industry leaders now say adding staff would improve their personal job satisfaction more...
Clinical briefs for Monday, April 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2021
Mild COVID in low-risk healthcare workers: 1 in 7 report lasting symptoms … Up next: CMS moves to mandate staff vaccination reporting during public health emergency … Healthcare workers upbeat about...
Small improvement
Mar 04, 2008
While we’ve seen some unsettling news about the nation’s economic outlook lately, at least one group is remaining bullish: small business owners. According to the Discover Small Business Watch...
Hospira infusion pumps take top honors
Apr 25, 2012
Hospira announced its Symbiq and LifeCare PCA infusion pumps have been ranked as the top devices in their categories in the KLAS publication, “Smart Pumps 2012: Wireless Technology and EMR Integration...
McKnight’s Online Expo to feature free CE
Feb 28, 2011
Long-term care administrators can earn up to five continuing education credits at the fifth annual McKnight’s Online Expo. The two-day event kicks off Wednesday, March 23. Sessions will examine legal...
Offensive language
Jun 23, 2008
As the economy continues to struggle, curse words are being heard more often in many workplaces, including eldercare settings. But beware, cussing on the job can be an occupational hazard. A survey from...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2021
Results from new surveys may arm operators against vaccine hesitancy … Older adults without family or friends lag in race to get vaccines … Study supports healthy lifestyle approach to preventing Alzheimer’s...
McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off in two weeks
Mar 07, 2011
The McKnight’s Online Expo is only two weeks away. Long-term care administrators can earn up to five continuing education credits during this two-day event. Coming sessions will examine legal challenges...
Rate of dementia has declined dramatically, but not in nursing homes, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 17, 2013
The rate of seniors developing dementia decreased by nearly a quarter over the last 20 years in England and Wales, although the percentage of nursing home residents with dementia increased, according to...
CMS to use staffing data to assess PPE needs; freezes star ratings
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 27, 2020
Providers’ staffing totals will be used to address their personal protective equipment needs during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new memo from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.