Nursing homes are in a constant state of war with stubborn pathogens. Diligently staying clean while contending with the latest infection control rules is no picnic. Every day, staff are confronted with...
‘Telementoring’ boosts SNF caregiving and its processes
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 06, 2019
Remote coaching by academic medical experts can improve geriatrics expertise among skilled nursing employees, a University of Chicago study has found. SNF caregivers often lack the needed background...
Coach ’em up
By
Julie Thorson
May 22, 2019
If you are struggling with offering hope, you may want to consider coaching as a way or tool to do it.
‘Telementoring’ spells significant improvements in SNF care, processes
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 30, 2019
Virtually shadowing and educating skilled nursing facility employees can boost geriatrics expertise among staffers, a new study finds.
All you need is hope
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 24, 2019
It’s our responsibility to find a way to offer hope even when the day’s work challenges become overwhelming.
‘That’s what I’m here for!’
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 27, 2019
When the pressures of this field get to you, the answer is always right in front of you. Keep it in perspective and look to those we serve to brighten our days.
Bipartisan lawmakers revive observation stay legislation pushed by nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 14, 2019
Industry advocates are praising proposed legislation that says patients under “observation status” at a hospital would be eligible to satisfy Medicare’s three-day requirement necessary for skilled...
Pressure versus pleasure
By
Julie Thorson
Feb 27, 2019
One of my favorite quotes from baseball manager Joe Maddon is, “Don’t ever let the pressure exceed the pleasure.”
Would you crash a word diet?
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 30, 2019
What if every day we were only allotted so many words to maintain a healthy communication style? How would we use those words? Would our word diet change at work?
The Top 10 reasons to cheerlead this field
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 02, 2019
Here’s my own Top 10 reasons why you should think about selling our field to all those who will listen.