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...
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.
Nurse aides group: We’ll discuss vax mandates if working conditions improve
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 13, 2021
A national group representing certified nursing assistants said it’s urging CNAs to get vaccinated, but “more must be done” by providers to address those workers’ concerns about shots and overall...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Sept. 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 20, 2021
CNAs remain least vaccinated, requiring ‘large-scale’ solution … AARP says Florida leads nation in COVID deaths of nursing home residents, staff … Hardware-free virtual physical therapy system...
Strategies in uncertainty: How best to expand our licensed nurse aide workforce
By
John Reinhart
Nov 03, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on January 31, 2020. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services followed...
‘More than warm bodies’ needed to address LTC workforce crisis, congresswoman, industry experts advise
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 20, 2021
A proposed federal staffing minimum would require most nursing homes to boost RN hiring and put RNs and LPNs in greater direct care roles. It’s a move the bill’s House sponsor calls necessary to support...
Learn how to fight burnout at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo in 1 week
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 11, 2021
The chief nursing officer of Vocera Communications will share solutions that can remove hassles, restore human connections and increase safety and health justice for residents, families and frontline workers...
These 3 factors raise nursing assistants’ risk of shoulder injury in LTC
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 03, 2021
Nursing assistants with a lower body mass index, a higher-level position, and a work-through-pain workstyle have greater odds of experiencing work-related shoulder injuries, according to a new study from...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2021
Unvaccinated workers to pay for tests under federal vaccine mandate, report says … CNA Resource Center formed to address hardships faced by critical LTC workers … CDC: Coronavirus vaccination more...
Study: Assumption endures that Black LTC residents’ proxies reluctant to engage in advance care planning
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 27, 2022
Investigators have found a persistent assumption among nursing home clinicians, administrators and other staff that Black residents’ families prefer more intensive end-of-life interventions.