Recruiting exceptional employees for long-term healthcare companies is a talent in itself. The senior care industry is unique because it requires a significant amount of trust and reliability.
Annual employee surveys are not enough
By
Michael Miller
Apr 13, 2016
Do you really care about your employees? The better question to ask is if your employees feel like you care about them?
Spotting the signs of elder abuse
By
Bardia Anvar, M.D.
Apr 06, 2016
One of the most disturbing aspects of working closely with patients of nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities is the growing problem of elder abuse
Content marketing: What it means for nursing homes
Apr 04, 2016
Content marketing doesn’t have to be a big budget endeavor taking most of your time. It can be done through these simple steps and others.
Is your facility’s emergency power system being properly maintained?
By
Michael Chotiner
Mar 28, 2016
In recent years, The Joint Commission has cited deficiencies in emergency standby power systems among the top 10 issues for its healthcare accreditation program.
Why aren’t seniors buying the ‘new and improved’ flu vaccine?
By
Ido Hadari
Mar 25, 2016
The disconnect between how government health officials discuss the vaccine and consumers’ skepticism towards it is especially relevant in terms of increasing vaccination coverage among Americans...
Adding value through aquatic therapy
By
Bob Bowles and Diana Perez, DPT
Mar 23, 2016
It wasn’t an insignificant investment, but our pool turned out to be one of the unique selling points that we feel has turned us into a marketplace leader.
Understanding the Joint Commission’s patient safety goals
By
Max Gottlieb
Mar 11, 2016
The goals highlight safety problems in the current state of healthcare and offer possible solutions.
6 steps to modernizing energy infrastructure
Mar 02, 2016
At a minimum, the next time someone tells you that they have a “miracle” solution, or a “quick fix” for your facility’s energy problems, ask a lot of questions.
Five tips for connecting your senior care facility to an HIE
By
Lee-Ann Ruf
Feb 29, 2016
Many senior-care providers will be looking for HIE partners this year to participate in bundled payment programs.