The nurses who staff nursing homes earn less than their peers in assisted living and continuing care retirement communities, according to a new survey.
More than two-thirds of skilled nursing providers “sometimes” or “often” staff shifts without enough workers, according to a new survey by recruitment and hiring management firm OnShift. The first...
Survey: Employees convinced tech can improve hygiene compliance
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 25, 2018
According to results announced September 18, 95% of healthcare professionals said it’s important for facilities to use the most-up-to-date technology, such as hand-hygiene monitoring systems, to mitigate...
Former Florida health official sentenced for leaking ‘surprise’ inspection info for cash
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 19, 2017
A 30-year employee of the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration took bribes in exchange for providing confidential information about survey dates, prosecutors say.
Investors see demand for SNF properties steady or growing this year
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 18, 2019
Some 73% of investors think demand for skilled nursing properties will either hold steady or increase over 2018, according to a national survey on healthcare markets released Monday. That’s an improvement...
Person-centered care paying dividends at Kansas facilities
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2017
An in-person survey of 320 Kansas nursing homes showed that facilities with a specific approach to patient-centered care had more satisfied residents than those without it.
Surveyors citing more nursing homes for limiting visitors
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2022
The number of nursing homes cited nationally for impeding residents’ right to have visitors jumped 250% in the most recent survey cycle, a new analysis shows.
You’ve invested in the software and more. Now it’s time to rack up the hardware
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Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2022
If you’ve recently gone the extra mile to incorporate technology, inspired by COVID or just a desire to be a more efficient and effective caregiving organization, I have not one but two ways to reward...
Odds of nurse flight jump 50% in 10 months
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 01, 2022
Nearly a third of U.S. registered nurses are considering leaving their current patient-care role, according to the latest survey on healthcare worker attitudes from research firm McKinsey.
Male nurses averaging $6K more in pay
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 09, 2018
Women may do more of the nation’s nursing work, but men are still getting paid more to do the same jobs.