State ‘confused’ nursing homes with early COVID directives, and also should fund them better, analysis...
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 15, 2024
The state government’s response to the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic left New Jersey nursing homes confused and without adequate supplies, according to a new independent analysis.
Rethinking onboarding to improve caregiver engagement and retention
By
Terra Vicario
May 06, 2024
Caregiver retention in post-acute care has historically been a challenge, but in recent years, the problem has become a crisis. According to the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report, the turnover rate for...
McDonald’s versus long-term care: How nursing homes can compete for staff
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Sep 22, 2020
Recent calls1, 2, 3 for an increase in nursing staff levels may have providers wondering how to accomplish this. Under normal circumstances it can be challenging to find qualified individuals; the pandemic...
New, tougher regulations for Illinois nursing homes pass the state House, but funding remains an issue
May 10, 2010
Nursing homes in Illinois are facing new higher standards after a unanimous vote in the state’s House—118-0—to pass a major overhaul of the long-term care system. A similar vote is expected in...
‘More than warm bodies’ needed to address LTC workforce crisis, congresswoman, industry experts advise
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 20, 2021
A proposed federal staffing minimum would require most nursing homes to boost RN hiring and put RNs and LPNs in greater direct care roles. It’s a move the bill’s House sponsor calls necessary to support...
7 employee wellness ideas for the holidays (and beyond)
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Dec 08, 2015
After a staff training on reducing burnout in long-term care last week, a look through the evaluation forms was illuminating. A significant number of attendees — mostly nursing aides, nurses, and environmental...
New state staffing mandate the last straw for 137-year-old rural nursing home
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 17, 2023
After providing care in three different centuries, Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center is closing its doors due to regulatory and funding pressures.
A plan for a winning care team
By
Virginia Bache
Aug 08, 2022
So much has been written, proposed and discussed about improving care in skilled nursing and long-term care, but nothing really changes. In the April issue of McKnight’s, an article addressed President...
At the top, reaching higher: Long-term care leaders embrace opportunity of post-COVID inflection point
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 13, 2023
Some of the sector’s most distinguished leaders last week told McKnight’s they are embracing a current “inflection point” in long-term care as an opportunity to boldly reimagine...
Hearthstone Nursing and Rehab nabs Tech Awards Gold with smart staffing solution
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2020
Editor’s Note: The 2020 winners of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards are being announced daily through Oct. 6. Skilled Care track winners are being announced here by McKnight’s Long-Term...