LTC clinical nurse specialists urged to weigh in on core competencies
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 12, 2017
Clinical nurse specialists in long-term care, and their managers, are encouraged to weigh in on what specific core competencies are needed for the job. The request comes from authors working on the National...
Racial, gender disparities among direct care workers hurting recruitment, researchers say
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Nov 09, 2017
Women of color working in direct care roles at nursing homes are more likely to live in poverty and rely on public assistance, posing a major challenge in recruitment, a new report suggests.
How to do it … Upward mobility plans
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John Hall
Nov 06, 2017
Upward mobility is a common interest among professionals, particularly in long-term care. How to achieve it, and market oneself properly for it, are important considerations that need a deft touch. Experts...
Ask the Nursing Expert about … staff competencies
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Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
Nov 06, 2017
Is it true that during new survey process, surveyors will ask staff nurses and nursing assistants about their competencies, with questions such as, “Do you receive periodic evaluations on your skills,...
RN, LPN salaries on the rise
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James M. Berklan
Nov 06, 2017
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are seeing notable pay increases, but gender equity is lagging, according to a new survey.
Ask the Payment Expert about … facility assessments
By
Patricia Boyer
Nov 06, 2017
Can you tell me more about the Facility Assessment that will be implemented in Phase 2 of the Rules of Participation?
Don’t look ‘over there’ to fix staffing over here
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 06, 2017
Whether you’re Republican, Democrat or independent, you might do well to listen to Newt Gingrich, the former House Speaker.
Ready, set, go? LTC bracing for Phase 2
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Despite a push from the post-acute care industry to delay implementation of Phase 2 requirements of participation guidelines under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, providers at press time...
Genworth: SNF room charges rise 5.5%
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James M. Berklan
Nov 06, 2017
Annual nursing home charges have continued to rise at a healthy clip, fueled by higher labor costs and federal rules that drive sicker patients downstream quicker.
Fortune magazine to publish ‘Best Workplaces in Aging Services’ list
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James M. Berklan
Nov 07, 2017
Top long-term care providers and other aging services entities will rise to new national prominence next September. That’s when Fortune magazine will publish its first “Best Workplaces in Aging...