Alan C. Horowitz |
September 28, 2020
Life Care Center of Kirkland has achieved a significant legal victory relating to its much-maligned handling of an early COVID-19 outbreak.
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Caralyn Davis |
September 27, 2020
Learn how to develop a workable pandemic infection control plan that reduces the risk (and impact) of future COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Learning to take care of yourself as well as implementing strategies to avoid fall injuries is important.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
August 21, 2020
CMS has announced that it has imposed more than $15 million in civil money penalties (CMPs) on more than 3,400 nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this effective?
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Penny Patnaude |
August 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the medical industry and the lives of families, especially those that have loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
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Paige Cerulli |
August 17, 2020
Some facilities are moving toward allowing in-person visits again. But this is a complicated decision that needs to be made deliberately and cautiously.
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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.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 23, 2020
The drug has been shown in lab studies to inhibit the replication of many respiratory viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 16, 2020
For senior care facility residents, interacting with caregivers, doctors, and specialists wearing PPE, particularly masks, can be an alienating experience.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 9, 2020
Here, we highlight some of the most versatile resources that senior care facilities can learn from and adopt.
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Jen Carsen |
May 26, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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Jen Carsen |
May 12, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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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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Jen Carsen |
April 30, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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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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Jen Carsen |
April 13, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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Jen Carsen |
April 10, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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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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Jen Carsen |
April 3, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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The rapid worldwide spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is obviously of great concern to long-term care facilities. As with most things, however, preparation is preferable to panic, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have released new guidance that should help with these efforts.
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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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Workforce Management Challenges and Opportunities in Post Acute and Senior Living
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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 21, 2019
More than just feeling blue, these conditions can threaten the health of your residents.
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As nurse leaders, we often take for granted that staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to adequately and safely care for the diverse needs of all our residents, especially new admissions.
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Wondering how your facility performs compared to others? Automated benchmarking reveals new kinds of comparative insights for successful performance improvement and marketing.
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By following the practical approaches to rounding described in this article, you can maximize what you learn about care delivery and achieve the greatest results.
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