Association releases social media guidelines for nurses
Oct 12, 2011
Nurses should not be afraid to embrace social media for fear of violating patient privacy — rather, they should follow professional standards, according to new guidelines released by the American Nurses...
Government launches Facebook contest designed to help healthcare providers in disaster preparedness
Aug 11, 2011
The federal government is challenging technology developers and entrepreneurs to develop a Facebook application aimed at helping healthcare providers, including nursing homes and hospitals, improve their...
CDC’s social media toolkit tackles COVID-19 vaccination education
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 11, 2021
LTC providers can use a new set of pre-written social media messages and digital images to encourage staff and residents to learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety and benefits.
Study: Facebook posts encourage positive public opinion in times of crisis
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 09, 2013
Business owners, including long-term care providers, might find Facebook an asset during a crisis, according to a new study.
SNF worker fired after Facebook request
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 06, 2017
A Florida nursing home fired one of its nursing assistants in September after she requested help for the facility on Facebook in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
How to do it… A less painful tech transition
By
John Hall
Mar 08, 2018
Mobile technology, coupled with a plethora of “apps,” is creating amazing opportunities for long-term care residents to connect with the outside world. Getting residents to embrace newer technology,...
A miracle of reflection
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 01, 2014
Sometimes in business — and particularly in the long-term care business — it can be useful to see things from a fresh, unexpected perspective.
NLRB tells nursing home to reinstate employee who aired complaints about employer on Facebook
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Oct 17, 2023
A New Jersey nursing home must reinstate an employee who was fired after she complained on social media about working conditions at the facility, per an order from a federal agency.