It is no secret that at the time of discharge, patients are much more likely to succeed in self-managing their own care if they feel prepared and confident. But how do we know when a patient is ready?
It’s time to operationalize turnover
By
Cara Silletto
Dec 02, 2021
We used to throw around the term “workforce crisis” in senior care before the pandemic. Times were tough, but we had no idea how bad it could, and would, actually get. Many senior care organizations...
How to hire a new cleaning contractor post-COVID-19
By
Michael Wilson
May 06, 2021
If hiring a new cleaning contractor, the owners and managers of senior and long-term care facilities must realize that just about everything has changed. What they looked for in a cleaning contractor before...
Insights on becoming a first-time manager
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
May 03, 2019
Many first-time managers perceive the people leadership part of their job as a necessary evil. After all, coaching and developing people is time-consuming.
Due diligence is essential in PHI subpoenas
By
Sheba E. Vine
Nov 13, 2015
Long-term care providers are charged with protecting a patient’s right to privacy when disclosing protected health information, but how is that accomplished when an attorney serves the provider with...
The future of interoperability
By
Greg Nicholas
Jun 30, 2017
In the previous two articles of this three-part series, I have endeavored to make the case for interoperability with clong-term care owner-operators – from the basics of what it is and why it’s...
Lessons learned from a million families
By
Ed Nevraumont
Dec 03, 2014
The success of a business often depends on delivering a consistent and high-quality product or service, and maintaining reliable and trusted relationships with business-critical stakeholders is key to...
How ‘taking a pause’ may actually improve the staffing shortage crisis
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Jun 17, 2021
“We’re hiring.” “If you know of any certified nursing assistants, we are hiring.” “We too are desperately seeking caregivers.” “We are actually all set with caregivers.” “Huh? What?” ...
Tips to market your skilled nursing home facility
By
Aubree Dugas
Jul 16, 2020
According to the AARP, 52% of people who reach the age of 65 will need some level of long-term care in their lifetime. Typically, the individual seeking out long-term care is a family member of the desired...
The challenge of burnout in nursing home care workers during COVID-19
By
Conor O'Flynn
May 29, 2020
Any business owner knows that his or her company is only as good as the staff members he or she employs. You can have all of the strategies and competence on your side, but those working under you are...