No one in the nursing home field wants to read a story like the one we’re about to tell. But it’s real, it’s important, and it hopefully provides food for thought — or motivation for action. Sheila...
As a journalist, there’s not much better than writing a story that touches a nerve and gets people talking. When you share our work, we know we’ve hit on a critical topic or found a new perspective...
In my last blog post, “Boosting team resilience,” I briefly touched upon the need to recognize the pandemic-related trauma experienced by staff members and to better prepare for future catastrophes. ...
Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24, highlighting the importance of appropriate antibiotic use in fighting the threat of drug...
Look, Washington state’s public insurance program is far from perfect. But if some opponents have their way, it’ll never even get started. And that would be a real loss.
I will admit that I have never seen “Lord of the Rings.” Yes, I know I am an oddity. Yet, I do know that the words were used by King Théoden for an ominous, foreboding warning of what was coming… ...
Ann McLaughlin in November joined The Green House Project as a project coach. McLaughlin is a licensed nursing home administrator with a master’s degree in health care administration from the University...
Over the last two decades, nursing homes have faced a major shift in staffing that has altered the care being provided. While nursing positions were primarily staffed by RN’s, they have now been largely...
[Partner content] Alex Cohen, co-founder and CEO of Liberty SBF, provides a recap of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference and discusses the state of the senior living...
[Partner content] Christine Gallo, CEO of Gallo Medical Company, discusses the use of robotics in long-term care for UV light disinfection, telehealth and patient/resident transport with McKnight’s Senior...
