As a manager, have you ever had that haunting feeling when an employee gives you their two-week notice out of the blue? You were probably shocked and left wondering, “What went wrong? Is it something...
Keeping it real
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 09, 2011
Let me introduce myself. My name is Jackie and I am (proudly) a long-term care nurse. The editors at McKnight’s are brave enough to let me start a blog. It might at times be slightly irreverent,...
Treat yourself to a person-directed 2018
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 18, 2018
In case it hasn’t registered yet, the cultural shift from provider-directed care to person-directed care has carried over effectively into the updated state survey processes being implemented secondary...
How consistent CNA assignments will help residents
By
Steven Littlehale
Feb 07, 2013
Consistent assignments for CNAs are discussed and implemented more frequently than they used to be. For the most part, research studies speak to the positive attributes of this model of care. From improved...
Why aren’t seniors buying the ‘new and improved’ flu vaccine?
By
Ido Hadari
Mar 25, 2016
The disconnect between how government health officials discuss the vaccine and consumers’ skepticism towards it is especially relevant in terms of increasing vaccination coverage among Americans...
Odor: It’s nothing to sniff at
By
Ross Skadsberg
Jun 04, 2015
The nose knows. And what it knows has a big influence on the decisions we make – including choosing senior living communities for ourselves or others.
McKnight’s Market Leaders podcast: On air, and on your side
Jun 30, 2022
[Partner Content] From staffing and regulatory issues to the many challenges DONs face in long-term care, NADONA, McKnight’s and PharMerica surveyed nurses to find out their biggest concerns in 2022....
McKnight’s webcast to take providers to (DAB) court
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2014
Providers will get a close look at and understanding of how they can challenge survey findings before an administrative law judge at a McKnight’s webinar. “So you want your day in court: Lessons...
New scope for Tech Awards
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2018
The 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is expanding to two tracks and also doubling the number of available categories.
The Five Star Report, once again, in the SNF spotlight
By
Steven Littlehale
Sep 24, 2014
The Five Star Quality Rating System takes the spotlight on the front page of the New York Times and the top of the news cycle, kicking off other publicity and political pressure. Regardless of any of the...