Not even a pandemic can keep these long-term care providers down
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 02, 2021
I’m choosing right now to bask in the great satisfaction that while pandemic conditions were devastating in so many ways, there was also a steady beat of quality care and innovation pulsing throughout.
When it comes to staff, sweat the little things
By
Thomas Millay
Jun 10, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many challenges for long-term care providers, but staffing retention continues to remain a top challenge for most organizations. With turnover rates nearing 50%,...
Deadline extended! McKnight’s Tech Awards deadline now June 1
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 25, 2021
If your organization has implemented technology in the past year to improve care, services or operations or to improve connections between staff members and residents and/or their families, now is your...
How COVID-19 is shaping the future of skilled nursing facility design
By
Melissa Powell
May 10, 2021
Most skilled nursing facilities were not designed to deal with crises like the coronavirus, though changes were made on the fly as the outbreak unfolded. More will follow in the years to come.
Deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards approaching fast: 36 medals at stake
By
Danielle Brown
May 06, 2021
There are less than three weeks remaining to submit your nominations for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program.
The McKnight’s Tech Awards are back! Recognize an innovation that has changed your game
By
James M. Berklan
May 05, 2021
The deadline is May 25 to highlight a technological innovation — simple or advanced — and show how it has improved care and/or operations in your organization.
Reduce risks and improve safety with automated workforce management
By
Joe Palladino
Apr 27, 2021
In the evolving, complicated era of COVID-19, long-term healthcare facilities must adjust to ever-changing needs to reduce risks and improve compliance for both residents and employees. While the pandemic...
2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards accepting entries, new summit announced
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 16, 2021
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program. The entry deadline is less than six weeks away — May 25.
2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards opens nominations today as part of expanded program
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 15, 2021
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program. The entry deadline is May 25, so there is little time to waste.
How the COO’s role will continue to evolve
By
Melissa Powell
Mar 22, 2021
For years, there has been speculation that the role of the chief operating officer was being phased out in favor of a chief technology officer or chief information officer. Long known as the “CEO’s...