‘We can’t wait’: Coalition gets $1.7 million to invest in scalable, transferable CNA workforce...
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 15, 2024
As the long-term care sector pushes to build workforce pipelines substantial enough to address severe labor shortages, one group is ramping up efforts to make those pipelines more effective.
Consumer groups urge CMS to enforce nurse aide training enforcement initiatives
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 19, 2023
For all its increased regulatory pressure on nursing homes in recent years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services hasn’t fully embraced the Biden administration’s full agenda for long-term care....
Ask the nursing expert … about stopping staff turnover
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 01, 2013
As one of the leaders in my nursing facility, how do I stop turnover and motivate my staff to improve our performance?
Engaging CNAs in COVID vaccination: 4 points to consider
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 09, 2021
“Providing CNAs with information, resources, support, and opportunity will not only serve to improve vaccine receptivity, but may also have downstream benefits,” say geriatric nursing experts from...
NY provider increases nurse pay by nearly 65% in recruitment effort
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2021
A New York health system is increasing worker pay at its nursing home as a thank you to employees and a recruiting prod to bring in new staff members.
Nursing home cashes in on local board ties, new state program to fund 10 more CNAs
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 13, 2024
A partnership with a local workforce board has helped a Massachusetts nursing home secure a $125,000 grant to bolster its workforce pipeline.
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 10
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 10, 2023
CNA association pushes patient-centered care pay reform as staffing fix … LeadingAge coverage: ‘Epic’ workforce challenges can be met with short-, mid- and long-term solutions … Resident charged...
Low wages and a lack of respect are the biggest reasons employers are having a hard time retaining and keeping nurses, according to a new industry survey.
NLRB issues new union-friendly regulation; also expected to boost unionizing efforts in nursing homes...
Aug 29, 2011
A new regulation issued by the National Labor Relations Board will soon require employers to post information about unionization rights on bulletin boards. Business groups critical of that regulation also...
New website offers training videos on oral care for nursing home residents with dementia
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 09, 2013
Long-term care workers can now refer to oral care resources on a new website launched by the nonprofit organization Oral Health America. Tools include video training programs on providing daily oral care...