LTC managers feel ‘valued,’ in control of workflow: McKnight’s Mood of the Market survey finds
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 12, 2019
Long-term care administrators and directors of nursing have strong feelings of control over their work, but more importantly, they also expressed confidence that their colleagues value their contributions.
Mental health conditions up in public health workers during pandemic
Jun 28, 2021
53.0 percent in public health departments reported symptoms of at least one condition in survey conducted during March, April 2021
Mobile mania: Smartphone users dialing up health info
By
Matthew Arnold
Jun 01, 2011
Another day, another batch of survey data showing that smartphones have become the proverbial tail wagging the dog in medical media.
Control could offset fatigue problems
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
The best way to combat universal fatigue among nurses might be to grant them more control over their schedules.
OIG: Hospices often out of compliance, need framing
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2014
The Department of Health and Human Services’ watchdog arm recently said hospice providers need stronger oversight measures. It also noted more than $5.8 billion in recoveries in fiscal 2013.
Report: Second-degree nurses report higher pay, more work-family conflict
Jun 04, 2009
Registered nurses whose first bachelor’s degree is in a field other than nursing report higher levels of work-family conflict, more job certainty and greater pay than first-degree nurses. However,...
Young people becoming more realistic about future long-term care needs, survey finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 06, 2013
Younger people are more informed about long-term care financing and are more likely to be saving for their future needs than older Americans, according to a recent national survey.
Many post-acute providers anticipate being acquired by more tech-savvy competitors, survey shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 14, 2014
Nearly half of post-acute providers anticipate they will be acquired by an organization with better technological capabilities in 2015, according to survey results released today.
81% of providers encouraging residents to stay put for Thanksgiving: survey
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 17, 2020
The increased risk of contracting COVID-19 has caused most long-term care providers to discourage residents from traveling to family gatherings for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, according to an industry...
Nursing home DON salaries rose in 2011, survey finds
Jul 21, 2011
The news is getting better for nursing home directors of nursing: they saw an average salary increase of 2.47% in 2011, according to a new report published by the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service....