Creating ‘fixers’ for a new generation of nursing home leadership
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 07, 2023
Indiana’s largest skilled nursing operator is developing a new program to advance leaders across the organization’s footprint, focusing on soft skills and people management techniques that are necessary...
Bridging the disconnect between leaders and workers
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 05, 2022
As I reviewed the many recent long-term care happenings and articles to select a topic for this week’s blog, my mind kept returning to the fascinating column by researchers Lindsey Creapeau and Jennifer...
Lessons in leadership and predictions for the future of skilled nursing
By
Jim Love
Sep 09, 2021
When I took on my current position in April 2020, I couldn’t have imagined what the next year and a half would bring. With a background that includes executive, strategy and finance positions, I felt...
She needed this shot in the arm, and you might too
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 14, 2017
I started the week doubting myself but I eventually forced a better mindset, which led me to listen closely to a conference keynote speaker. He spoke on the power of purpose and reaffirmed in me that doing...
It’s a struggle to survive in long-term care, and maybe that’s a good thing
By
John O'Connor
May 03, 2013
We live in a nation that worships people associated with success. We tend to name buildings, highways and even states after such high-level achievers. Perhaps rightfully so. They are the few who show the...
It’s not just you: Everything’s hard about Phase 2 Requirements of Participation
By
James M. Berklan
May 23, 2018
An interesting phenomena occurred Tuesday when we asked providers for the toughest part of complying with Phase 2 provisions of the Requirements of Participation.
The gardener leader
By
Martie Moore
Apr 10, 2021
Many times, as leaders, we do the time-is-short, chaotic, we just need to get the work done thing.
Advocates laud Elder Justice Act
Apr 17, 2008
The Elder Justice Act (HR 1783) received a heap of accolades from senior care advocates and industry representatives at a hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday.
We need leaders (regardless of title) now more than ever
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 25, 2018
We need to recognize that leadership in our world must expand beyond formal titles. We work in a field where leadership is necessary 24 hours a day, not just the hours the offices are open.
Ask the nursing expert
Oct 01, 2007
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC