Right now there are more than 101 inches of snow in Boston. Whether it’s a snow storm in New England or Minnesota, a tornado in Nebraska or a hurricane in the South, long-term care providers have...
Preparing for a hurricane
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 25, 2014
For providers, Hurricane Arthur was a reminder to take another look at your emergency preparedness to ensure your plan is up-to-date and effective.
How to reduce patient risk if your EMR system fails
By
Bruce Baron
Aug 28, 2013
Many senior care providers are implementing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems in their efforts to improve care and reduce costs. This is increasingly a necessity, as EMRs can help prevent harmful...
How to get prepared for the next Sandy
By
Bruce Baron
Nov 26, 2012
A big part of a disaster management plan is asking how your facility will communicate with families, residents and staff.
How one community increased prospects
By
Bruce Baron
Aug 22, 2014
Competition for residents is becoming more intense as senior living communities chase fewer qualified prospects. Getting prospects to visit your community is the first step in converting them to residents.
Helping prevent falls in seniors
By
Bruce Baron
Feb 25, 2016
Do you have a plan to keep your seniors safe?
How eldercare providers can save lives this summer
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 25, 2013
Summer is a wonderful time of year. Kids are at camp and beaches; lakes and pools are top of mind for many of us. For most everyone, summer is something to look forward to – for everyone that is,...
How to increase staff time
By
Bruce Baron
Oct 30, 2012
Automated reminders can be especially helpful during emergencies, such as Hurricane Sandy.
Making a center more productive
By
Bruce Baron
Oct 10, 2016
In a study of Canadian nurses, researchers found that absenteeism rates among nurses – a major contributor to open shifts and overtime expenses – averaged 8% and could be even higher for less...
Improve resident health by reducing employee stress
By
Bruce Baron
Apr 24, 2013
An accomplished director of nursing recently told me that finding replacement staff to cover for staff call-outs is a key contributor to stress at her community. There is technology to help with call-outs.