A golden era of innovation in wound care is approaching
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2022
Technology and improved practices are merging to create new and successful strategies for preventing and treating chronic wounds.
Post-COVID era to elevate role of LTC infection preventionists
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2022
As the pandemic wanes, providers are seeing more clearly the need to prevent and prepare for everyday and emergent infectious threats.
A night to remember: McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards ceremony, forum returns in style
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2022
McKnight’s honored more than 50 women leaders in the long-term care, senior living and home care fields this spring with its return to a grand in-person Women of Distinction Awards ceremony and forum.
Financial fears mount for SNFs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2022
Skilled nursing operators felt the financial vise tightening late this spring, as concerns about the sustainability amid a rate cut and more regulation collided with broader economic worries.
Firms add faster pay, financial tools to keep employees happy
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2022
Another firm is stepping up with services to provide long-term care employees with access to part of their wages before payday.
How to do it … Maximize use of the consultant pharmacists
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2022
They are vital eyes and ears in any nursing home, either large or small, making them among the most trusted confidants of everyone from floor nurses to administrators. Experts share here how providers...
Iowans feed SNF workers every week
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2022
An Iowa man and his friends are making sure some skilled nursing facility workers always have a taste of home while working each weekend.
Sarah Schumann takes service to heart
Jun 01, 2022
Some might say that Sarah Schumann, director of operations for Brookside Inn, was destined to go into healthcare.
60 Seconds with … Chris Wright
Jun 01, 2022
A 60-second interview with Chris Wright, president and CEO of iCare Health.
Ask the care expert: Any good team building ideas?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 01, 2022
I am looking at some team building things to do to get my staff working better together. Any ideas that are fun, but not physical things like rock climbing?