Responding to staffing agency profit misconceptions
By
Jaime Tall
Sep 27, 2023
In response to the article published in McKnight’s on September 11, 2023, titled “Profiteering by Nursing Agencies Predicted as Providers Weigh Staffing Mandate,” I feel compelled to provide...
The critters are coming, the critters are coming! Here’s what to do about it
By
Michael Wilson
May 01, 2024
As the summer months approach, the invasion of bugs into indoor spaces, especially in long-term care and senior care facilities, becomes a pressing issue. These pests are driven indoors by the search for...
Playbook for nursing home operators in a staffing mandate world
By
Lee Hudson Teslik
Nov 27, 2023
For the nation’s nursing homes, the first three years of the 2020s have presented one peril after another. From facing down the COVID-19 pandemic on the front-lines, to navigating a sweeping staffing...
Do sign-on bonuses work for healthcare employers?
By
Melanie Boroosan
Nov 21, 2022
In the current healthcare climate, it’s no surprise employers are looking for any way to attract and retain talent. Across the nation, healthcare providers have jumped on an industry-shaking trend: offering...
5 unlikely recruitment ideas
By
Denise Boudreau
Jul 19, 2023
The struggle to attract qualified employees seems never-ending lately, and the impact on both the bottom line and your organization’s desired outcomes is significant. The financial strain is evident,...
The DOL Rule: Clarifying the confusion about worker misclassification
By
Charles Turner
Mar 20, 2024
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent “Worker Classification” rule might be a topic where facts and points of view are coming at you from all sides. Your eyes may glaze. Your cursor may be ascending...
The evolution of EHR solutions: Incentivization to specialization
By
Ingrid Svensson
Nov 09, 2022
electronic health record (EHR) solutions have become increasingly mainstream, but the ever-changing landscape will require them to continually evolve.
What’s your 2023 leadership training plan?
By
Cara Silletto
Nov 07, 2022
As we begin to plan for the 2023 calendar year, I’m talking with more executives about their vision for professional development.
Improving senior patient safety through nurse advocacy
By
Heidi Raines
Feb 06, 2023
One of the most important aspects of a nurse’s job is to advocate for the safety and well-being of patients. This is especially true when it comes to caring for senior patients. As older adults,...
Making visitor management work for you
By
John Lefkowits
Dec 15, 2022
Entry management systems have become commonplace in every type of secure facility — nursing homes, hospitals, government buildings and doctor’s offices, just to name a few. Sometimes, the process...