Nursing homes left in the dark when utilities cut power to prevent wildfires
By
Kate Ruder, KFF Health News
Jun 10, 2024
As preemptive power cuts become more widespread, nursing homes are being forced to evaluate their preparedness. But it shouldn’t be up to the facilities alone, according to industry officials and academics.
Gender, identity emerge as new EEOC issue for skilled nursing employers
By
Josh Henreckson
May 30, 2024
Amid quickly shifting cultural norms and a changing legal landscape, legal experts say skilled nursing providers must better understand how to protect employees from sex and gender discrimination — including...
Technology, advocacy required to empower workers in LTC, healthcare’s ‘hardest setting’
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 20, 2024
Facing the reality that most new nurses don’t choose to enter geriatrics, skilled nursing and senior living leaders are both going back to the basics and seizing on innovation to grow their direct care...
Meet Jackie Pappalardi, 2023 Veteran VIP
By
Rachael Zimlich
Aug 09, 2023
Learn more about Jackie Pappalardi, Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care, New York State Health Facilities Association / New York State Center for Assisted Living, Albany, NY.
Meet Jill Sorenson, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 13, 2023
Learn more about Jill Sorenson, Senior Vice President/Senior Director of Operations, LCS, Des Moines, IA.
Meet Kimberly Nystrom, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Aug 04, 2023
Learn more about Kimberly Nystrom, President of Skilled Home Health, Elara Caring, Dallas.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Spirit Award bestowed upon 4
By
Lois A. Bowers
Foster Stubbs
Adam Healy
Josh Henreckson
Feb 22, 2024
Four inspiring women have been elected 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Spirit Award winners, organizers announced