The healthcare staffing industry has a trust problem
By
Matt McGinty
Dec 06, 2022
COVID forced more facilities to rely on staffing agencies to maintain census and keep their doors open, but the underlying scarcity of caregivers led to higher pay. Those costs put long-term care...
Webinar on Sept. 30 targets staff turnover solutions
By
Liza Berger
Sep 14, 2020
It’s not easy to retain long-term care staff. The pandemic has exacerbated the problem. A webinar to take place Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. ET, will discuss a range of tactics to improve retention....
Five-Star insights: Will those stars ever illuminate your path?
By
Steven Littlehale
May 16, 2012
I recently asked a hospital discharge planner how she chooses which nursing home to discharge to. “Five-Star” was the reply. Was I surprised? Not at all. Once again, it demonstrates just how...
McKnight’s holds webcast on staffing
Mar 17, 2010
Hiring smartly and developing a high-quality workforce were the subjects of a McKnight’s webcast held today.
How healthcare providers can be proactive in the ever-evolving staffing landscape
By
Marina Aslanyan
Apr 20, 2023
The healthcare industry has undergone significant changes in staffing over the years. From the impacts of COVID- 19 to chronic understaffing, various staffing models have emerged to meet the ever-changing...
The Einstein option — a real staffing no-brainer
By
Michael Wasserman
Mar 13, 2024
In January, I wrote about the importance of adequate nursing home staffing levels. As a geriatrician who has worked in nursing homes for nearly 40 years, I can attest to the importance of the incredible...
Workforce strategies that work in tumultuous times: May 9
Apr 20, 2017
A special McKnight’s webinar will offer providers numerous workforce strategies for surviving difficult times. The event will take place at 1 p.m. Eastern on May 9.
Jan. 28 webinar gives strategies for workforce challenges
Jan 20, 2016
Workforce shortages, high turnover rates, wage pressures and Payroll-Based Journal reporting mandates will be the focus of a special McKnight’s webinar on Jan. 28.
Nov. 8 webcast focuses on “The Key to Quality in 2013: Staffing”
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 08, 2012
The latest in a long line of successful McKnight’s webcasts will give listeners “The Key to Quality in 2013: Staffing” on Nov. 8. Attendees of the no-cost event will learn how heavily...
Staffing strategies that lead to quality care featured in June 11 webcast
May 21, 2014
Long-term care providers can learn about balanced approaches to staffing that both answer increasing acuity needs and stay within budget at a McKnight’s webinar June 11. “Staffing strategies...