Why would anyone become a nurse?
Years of education, long hours, physical and emotional demands: These characterize what an individual can look forward to when nursing is their chosen profession. So what makes it his or her choice and...
Why we sought Joint Commission accreditation
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me why I was seeking Joint Commission certification, I could max out my personal retirement contributions.
Drill down to the roots in April 22 webinar
Root cause analysis is critical to discovering the causes related to a problem identified through the PCDA quality improvement process. Participants will learn more about this process during a CE-eligible...
An emerging union challenge: ‘micro’ management
The National Labor Relations Board’s willingness to let smaller groups of people form “micro unions” has many operators on edge.
What to do with the wanderer
My very adorable, but now elderly puppy has developed a serious problem with wandering. The last time, he was almost hit by a truck. It’s rather troubling, to say the least. But long-term care providers...
Maintaining resident satisfaction and census stability
While independent and assisted living facilities offer a range of services, personalized, non-medical caregivers can ensure that the residents are taking care of personal responsibilities needed to stay...
Measurement to generate success
To ensure maximum efficiency, the “triple aim” measurement approach will deliver the highest quality of care by improving the patient experience with care delivery, the quality of care and...
Genetic testing opens can of worms for Alzheimer’s patients
Healthcare professionals tend to have a belief in facts, and as a corollary believe in conventional wisdom that knowledge is power. Of course, what people SAY they want to know and how they actually act...
York joins EWA
Amy York has joined the Eldercare Workforce Alliance as its new executive director.
Death by Acronym
With apologies to Dr. Seuss, let me begin: I do not like these acronyms, these baffling lettered synonyms …
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