Five-Star shifts have added pressure to staffing urgency — it’s time for a new approach
By
Kevin Maufer
Nov 15, 2022
Skilled nursing facilities were among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic by nurse staffing shortages, impacting patient care and staff satisfaction. As skilled nursing facilities work to...
Putting 25 years into perspective: The forecast for supporting mental health in SNFs
By
Ari Kalechstein, Ph.D.
Nov 11, 2022
Our 25th anniversary was a year to remember. Having started it at the height of the pandemic, we adapted to a constantly evolving and booming mental healthcare market, and it worked. We invested in an...
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.
Why open communication is key to a successful founder-investor relationship
By
Steve Lebowitz
Oct 25, 2022
We currently find ourselves in an uncertain market where a large number of companies are looking to raise capital as they look to survive in the current environment. While there is capital on the...
The differences of managing a PRN float pool workforce
By
David Coppins
Oct 20, 2022
Nursing homes trying to eliminate their reliance on staffing agencies need to move their hiring in-house and manage the changing needs of a bigger workforce. A PRN float pool is one way to recruit more...
Polypharmacy stands at the core of customized care
By
Tom Katofiasc
Oct 13, 2022
With an aging population comes the unfortunate increase in hospital visits, often resulting in an increase in medication needs. When long-term care residents return to their facilities after a hospital...
The power of IoT and indoor tracking in the LTC sector
By
Tom Ruth
Oct 06, 2022
In the last few years, the long-term care sector has come under immense pressure, first from COVID and now from staffing shortages. The shortage also puts extreme pressure on existing staff to work...
The critical mentoring conversation you didn’t know was needed
By
Cara Silletto
Oct 04, 2022
We’ve become much more flexible as employers in the past decade because the employment market has shifted from giving employers an advantage.
Streamlining the revenue cycle for skilled nursing facilities
By
Jill Liila
Sep 21, 2022
As a skilled nursing provider, billing and reimbursement are important considerations to ensure quality patient care and adequate compensation. Skilled nursing organizations are at a tipping point with...
Dementia and LEGO Serious Play for improved engagement
By
Loretta Veney
Sep 12, 2022
I’ve loved LEGO bricks since receiving my first box from my mom when I was just five years old. Many of you have likely played with the bricks with your own kids or grandkids at least once in your lives....