Growing up, we had a saying when we wanted to cross a busy street but couldn’t catch a break from drivers. “C’mon,” one of us would gamely yell, while pulling the others onto the...
Early to bed, early to rise … makes us better in ethicists’ eyes
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 30, 2014
Ever since I used to wake up early as a young child and turn on the morning farm report on TV, my still-sleeping parents knew they had an early riser. An active morning person, if you will. They can be...
It’s time for well-earned salutes to those leaders we respect
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 06, 2022
Call them prized veterans, mentors, stars, uber-leaders. Label them whatever you want. We all have them around us in our work lives. Now it’s time to celebrate them properl
Your greatest staff-training tool could be a threat
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 15, 2018
I’ve wanted to write a follow-up blog ever since a late June news story in the Daily Update. In my opinion, there has been no better example of a useful article for long-term care providers anywhere,...
Nursing homes headed for another level of COVID-19 carnage if they’re not careful
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 09, 2020
it’s time for long-term care operators to start caring more closely about another vulnerable population.
A winning score: 20 years of helping hands
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 07, 2015
An old parable says that if you’re wondering whether acquiring a great new tool or developing a staff member is more important, try putting that tool in the hands of an incompetent worker.
Expert advice on how we all can develop a better memory
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 05, 2012
I’m fascinated with long-term care topics that at first blush might seem to be speaking to residents, but upon closer reflection are personally even more interesting to long-term care workers or...
Problems? Maybe it’s time to listen to Mom
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 17, 2022
Mom always was one of those teachers who was “rewarded” for being good. She got the biggest, rowdiest classes each year.
Bigger and better than ever: McKnight’s Online Expo returns
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 13, 2016
Try to remember when you were 10 years old. Still a big future ahead of you, but you had already seen a lot and, man, were you ever full of energy!
Judgment day is here again
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 16, 2016
I can only imagine what it’s like to have your every move and outcome scrutinized. And then have a “report card” issued, one that is published where literally the whole world can see...