Staffing for skilled nutrition support
It’s not news that staffing shortages are rampant at all levels in senior care. Many registered dietitians working in long-term care are spread thin, working at multiple facilities to provide even the...
It’s not news that staffing shortages are rampant at all levels in senior care. Many registered dietitians working in long-term care are spread thin, working at multiple facilities to provide even the...
This is probably a good time to address a rather ticklish staffing-related issue in long-term care: overtime pay.
Despite today’s hyper-partisan divisions, there’s one nursing home-focused measure that should be a slam dunk among members of both major political parties.
No one knows better than long-term care folks the unfortunate toll cognitive decline can take. So if you’re like me, and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, you’re always interested in ways to keep your...
Nursing home companies and lobbyists in two states found themselves in the burning spotlight of consumer media this week, targeted over donations to lawmakers.
I find often when trying to help providers improve their quality and operational performance metrics, most of the time they are overlooking or ignoring a major foundational concept. Two-thirds of the...
LeadingAge Florida has named Kiki Litchford as its new director of business and professional development. Litchford’s role at LeadingAge Florida will involve developing relationships with business members...
Have you ever watched or listened to an interview where the person being interviewed consistently dodges the questions and responds with something completely unrelated or that doesn’t really answer the...
Shakar Place, a rehabilitation and nursing center located in Albany, NY, has hired Mark Olsen as their new nursing director. Olsen’s predecessor, Larry Slatky, was Albany county’s highest paid –...
Empathy. Critical thinking skills. People management techniques that reduce friction with fellow employees. These are the kinds of soft skills that American Senior Communities is looking to strengthen...