Simple onboarding changes can boost retention: report
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 09, 2024
A new report suggests several simple interventions facilities can make to their onboarding processes to improve employee satisfaction — and, ultimately, boost retention.
Raises, respect and education are top desires in CNA survey
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
For the second time in a row, staffing shortages were the top concern cited in the annual poll conducted by the National Association of Health Care Assistants.
Skilled nursing referrals up as access shrinks, study finds
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Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
Referrals for post-acute services, particularly skilled nursing care, are growing, but staffing shortages and patients with higher need at discharge are making it tougher for hospitals to connect patients...
New PointClickCare upgrades target cross-continuum care
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Amy Novotney
Nov 07, 2023
The fall conference season is often used by vendors to highlight recent upgrades that make platforms and technology tools in general more supportive across the care continuum.
Study: Gig nursing platforms may offer mixed bag for LTC
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 07, 2023
Online platforms that allow nurses to pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties...
Telehealth, now with automatic documentation
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
One of the largest telehealth platforms in the US is adding automated clinical documentation during virtual exams.