How video technology positively impacts long-term care staff
By
Kevin Tart
Aug 26, 2021
In a world where technology is universal, video surveillance has a profound impact on the operations of our healthcare systems. Many healthcare institutions (like long-term care facilities) rely on the...
Nobody won yet
By
Donna Stuart
Aug 25, 2021
King Kong and Godzilla faced off above the city skyline. With his teeth, Godzilla rips a hunk from the skyscraper, flinging it in Kong’s direction. Kong bats it away, sending it spinning down onto...
Let’s give vets a fighting chance
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 25, 2021
As with Afghanistan, some veterans homes have collapsed under the weight of a crisis, despite the backing of the U.S. government.
Suck rubber!
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 24, 2021
OK, so this has to be the oddest title of any of my blogs. But it’s something this incredible speaker (Calvin Stovall) said during his keynote speech at the recent National Association of Directors of...
McKnight’s Fall Online Expo offers operational and compliance gold on Sept. 30
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 24, 2021
Looking for an advantage when it comes to data analytics, compliance or infection control? Then you won’t want to miss the McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Fall Online Expo on Sept. 30.
Israeli study shows Pfizer booster gives seniors big rise in immunity
Aug 23, 2021
Israel approved booster shots for people aged 60 years and older late last month; the government lowered the age of eligibility to 40 years last week
Energy assessments: An antidote For COVID expenses
By
Al Subbloie
Aug 24, 2021
According to a 2020 American Health Care Association (AHCA) survey of 463 nursing home providers in August 2020, 72% of nursing homes said they won’t be able to sustain operations another year at the...
OSHA’s COVID-19-related standards ‘burdensome,’ ‘duplicative,’ senior living execs say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 23, 2021
New federal workplace safety rules, although well-intentioned, are burdensome and do not account for frequently changing guidance from other agencies, according to senior living association executives.
Whether facing an exodus or a trickle, LTC operators are activating these hiring strategies ahead of...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 23, 2021
When Salmon Health and Retirement instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its four Massachusetts nursing homes, CEO Matt Salmon was confident in the decision because he expected state officials would...
Labor help you can’t believe in
By
John O'Connor
Aug 23, 2021
Elon Musk is apparently not satisfied with disrupting the transportation, space exploration and telecommunications sectors. Now he is setting his sights on long-term care.