Paige Cerulli |
October 7, 2020 The SHINE program takes a unique approach to memory care, and it was recently recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for its work.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
September 20, 2020 Dr. Nazir talks about COVID testing, therapeutics, and keeping spirits high during this challenging time.
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Paige Cerulli |
August 3, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the senior care environment, and staff have endured significant stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges.
Read More » The resources in this new report can help senior care leaders learn from what other facilities are doing and better protect the seniors in your care.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 13, 2020 Staff uncertainty and rumors can lead to confusion and unease, so facilities need to adjust their communications policies to prevent and control misinformation.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 22, 2020 In compassionate care situations, facilities may want to allow families to visit with their loved ones. Here are some guidelines for keeping those visits safe.
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Jon Forknell |
June 15, 2020 Senior living facilities rely on staff scheduling software to ensure proper coverage amid COVID-19 challenges.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 15, 2020 There’s a lot of fear and stress surrounding COVID-19, and senior care facility staff may experience high levels of fear and stress.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 1, 2020 With PPE in short supply, facilities increasingly need to conserve their existing stock and find creative ways to source additional supplies.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 29, 2020 President Trump recently released a statement detailing how his administration is supporting America’s seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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David Wilkins |
May 26, 2020 For those organizations that have the will, skills and the tools to take advantage, there are real opportunities for them to hire open positions in the near term and establish brand and even industry-wide loyalty for the long term.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 14, 2020 Great staff are essential to quality senior care facilities, so it’s important that facilities show their appreciation for staff to retai...
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Paige Cerulli |
May 7, 2020 In addition to making sure that staff have the PPE and resources they need to work safely during this pandemic, facilities also need to make sure that staff’s mental health needs are met.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 21, 2020 The training and experience a new hire receives during their first days at your senior care facility can set the tone for their employment.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 14, 2020 Investing in new hires can be expensive and time-consuming, and employee turnover can become a major expense.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 9, 2020 High turnover rates can have a significant effect on staff-resident relationships - learn how to mitigate that problem.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 8, 2020 Engaged staff who are passionate about their work can make a tremendous difference in resident happiness and health.
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Caralyn Davis |
April 7, 2020 Staff at skilled nursing facilities and other senior care facilities risk serious illness if infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 2, 2020 Even with careful planning, senior care facilities can still experience short-staffing periods that make it difficult to cover all shifts.
Read More » The Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and its leading media brand, i Advance Senior Care, are conducting surveys to uncover COVID-19’s current impact on senior care and long-term care facilities in the United States. The results of the initial survey are now available.
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Paige Cerulli |
March 26, 2020 Guidelines for preventing COVID-19 and managing coronavirus infection in senior care facilities are rapidly evolving. Read on for the latest.
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Jon Forknell |
March 2, 2020 To reduce nurse burnout and improve patient care, SNFs and other senior care facilities are implementing scheduling software, helping ensure proper nurse-to-patient ratios.
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Elaine Howley |
February 27, 2020 Last year, gun violence led to tragic outcomes in several U.S. senior living facilities. How can you keep residents and employees at your facility safe?
Read More » Workforce Management Challenges and Opportunities in Post Acute and Senior Living
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Elaine Howley |
January 16, 2020 Some long-term care and assisted living communities are getting creative in how they recruit the best and brightest staff, and are taking pains to build their next generation of staff leaders
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Nell Griffin |
January 15, 2020 A two-year study of three nursing homes in Sweden offers valuable data for all nursing home leaders. The study, Unmet Expectations: Why N...
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Nell Griffin |
January 15, 2020 A key component of active implementation of the final rule is for all staff to be trained and participating in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities — a paradigm shift for some nursing homes.
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Elaine Howley |
December 30, 2019 Finding (and modeling) a better work-life balance can benefit your entire organization
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Elaine Howley |
December 20, 2019 On-the-job training can improve quality of care and incentivize good workers to stay put.
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Elaine Howley |
November 25, 2019 Is your facility in compliance with new EPA rules regarding disposal of pharmaceuticals?
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