After splitting staff costs, nursing home and hospital share a win
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 28, 2023
At the height of the pandemic, CareOne at Redstone was down 16 beds, an entire unit closed, as the facility, like so many others in the US, grappled with how to assign limited caregiving staff.
No way you’re multitasking your way out of this one
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 24, 2021
What company do you know in any industry that could operate for 10 to 14 days without a third of its staff? It’s not an unrealistic scenario, unfortunately.
Long-term care workforce problems worsening for many, AHCA poll reveals
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2023
A third of skilled nursing providers report their workforce situation has worsened since late last year, with more than three-quarters still relying on high-cost agency staff or overtime to fill vacant...
8-hour training requirement attracts thousands to CNA pathway
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 17, 2021
A stop-gap effort to supplement nursing home staff by lowering some entry-level training requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic may become permanent if Florida lawmakers have their way.
Can two industries fighting for workers unite in the caregiving crisis?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 29, 2021
Pitting the long-term care industry’s needs against those of the childcare industry would be short-sighted.