The personal responsibility Christina Harris feels for the well-being and happiness of residents not only is documented by the appreciation of her colleagues; it also is demonstrated time and time again...
You’ve invested in the software and more. Now it’s time to rack up the hardware
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2022
If you’ve recently gone the extra mile to incorporate technology, inspired by COVID or just a desire to be a more efficient and effective caregiving organization, I have not one but two ways to reward...
Are women standing on the glass ceiling — or not?
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Thoughts of barriers still preventing women from reaching the sector’s pinnacle put a minor damper on an event otherwise filled with bright spots and inspirational tales.
McKnight’s announces inaugural Spirit Award winners
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2022
Seven women have been chosen as the first class of Spirit Award winners, a new part of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.
Yes, you can! Overcome telemedicine challenges to improve staffing, clinical and financial outcomes
Everybody knows telemedicine is a proven, cost-effective clinical solution for LTPAC providers, so why have so many SNFs failed to make it work?
Creating wellness, reducing costs: Targeting the emotional health of residents, staff and families
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the enormous costs associated with a lack of attention to the mental health needs of residents, staff and families.
No time like today to inspire tomorrow’s leaders
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 10, 2022
About this time last winter, I interviewed Lynn Hood about the challenges — and yes, victories! — of overseeing a chain of 40-plus skilled nursing facilities during the first year of COVID-19....
Deadline tomorrow for McKnight’s Women of Distinction entries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2022
Tomorrow (Weds., Jan. 5) is the final day in the standard nomination period for the 2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
When the world spun out of control, they stepped up for residents
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 14, 2021
The heroes were everywhere late Friday in Arkansas and Kentucky, as savage tornadoes bore down directly on at least four nursing homes. As McKnight’s shared yesterday, one of the storm system’s most...
4th Annual Women of Distinction awards open for nominations
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 16, 2021
Submissions for the 4th Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards are now being accepted. The popular program kicked off its 2022 edition by opening the entry portal Tuesday.