Staffing
Caught caring
SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears shares how a little appreciation can go a long way in well-designed employee recognition programs.
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New overtime rules come with hefty price tag
The long-term care industry may be hard hit by the Department of Labor’s new Overtime Exemption Rule, which will make certain workers who earn less than $48,000 a year eligible for overtime pay.
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Brookdale wants nurses
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. launches a tuition assistance program for newly-hired nurses that would reimburse up to $7,000 for two years of service. The goal is to grow and retain workforce talent amid a projected nursing shortfall and increasing senior population.
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Working challenged
When an aide quits unexpectedly, it can really disrupt a nursing home's routines. SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears tells how two aides managed to do the work of three when a sudden staff shortage caught everyone by surprise.
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6 ways to avoid meaningless meetings
Does your staff groan when it’s time for yet another meeting? Try these strategies to put your meetings back on the fast track—and get your staff back to work.
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Alaska cites AL for lack of training in workplace violence
State labor citations at an Alaska assisted living home have other LTC operators checking the status of their staff training on workplace violence.
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Nursing depositions—Duty or disaster?
Being asked to give a deposition doesn’t have to be a scary experience with the right documentation skills and preparedness.
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Mass. lawmakers want to raise nursing home wages
Fast food threatens to steal LTC workforce in Texas
Educating AND training for safety
Safety training only goes so far unless you train employees’ hands as well as their heads, says safety training expert Steve Wilder.
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