Almost everyone has bombed at least one job interview at some point in their career. Maybe even you! Anyone who has experienced a painful exchange with a potential employer will likely chalk it up to lack...
EHRs can provide a better way in SNFs
By
Sol Lizerbram, M.D.
Mar 09, 2015
Most medical practitioners servicing nursing homes and other types of long-term care facilities while also seeing patients in the office have found that their existing EHRs are not designed for the unique...
Making the case for real-time location services in long-term care
By
Polina Braunstein
Mar 04, 2021
Long-term care communities have both a pressing duty and a powerful self-interest to efficiently trace the contacts of anyone with COVID-19 within their community. Yet contact tracing is notoriously painstaking...
The cultural symbols of an engaging workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Dec 05, 2016
When leaders recognize a “disconnect” between organizational values and visible symbols, they can make changes that align symbols with values.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means to me!
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jan 15, 2019
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of disrespect, you’re acutely aware of how that feels. Maybe you haven’t been the target of outright bullying or hostility, but what about more subtle forms...
Onboarding strategies that make a difference
By
Kendra Nicastro
Jami Brett
Dec 04, 2020
“Of course, we onboard. Doesn’t everyone?” While most facility leaders would say their organizations use onboarding for new hires, the real question to consider is how effective that...
Ideas from “Sleepless in the C-suite”
Mar 21, 2016
Senior living shouldn’t be wary of upcoming industry changes – instead, they should embrace and celebrate them as the keys to long-term success.
Providers, be prepared to answer these questions in 2020
By
Claire Roebuck
Sep 17, 2019
Change is the only constant for America’s healthcare landscape of late. Patients are taking a more earnest look at their options for healthcare, while payment sources are seeking the biggest value for...
Misconceptions in incontinence: Helping your residents be happier and healthier
By
Brianna Maguire
Jan 21, 2020
If your residents are managing incontinence, providing the best information is critical. Correcting misconceptions and misuses leads to lower costs, less laundry and, most importantly, healthier people....
Lessons learned from a million families
By
Ed Nevraumont
Dec 03, 2014
The success of a business often depends on delivering a consistent and high-quality product or service, and maintaining reliable and trusted relationships with business-critical stakeholders is key to...