Staffing

Making motivation personal

LTC staffers enjoy a unique position in our society. Regardless of specific job or daily responsibilities, each of us impacts the life and Read More »

What do CNAs want? A survey

Many healthcare facilities throughout the country are experiencing a certified nursing assistant (CNA) shortage, conservatively estimated at 200,000 Read More »

Why nursing homes must supplant the role of unions

The number of unionized workers in the private sector continues to diminish; it is estimated that no more than a small fraction of the Read More »

New information technology: Getting staff on board

Introducing new information technology—software and hardware—to a long-term care operation can be a daunting prospect. This is never more so than Read More »

Providing your staff with the tools for success

We help people” is the mantra of long-term care. Yet, for an industry dedicated to caring for others, how often do we turn the focus inward and Read More »

Tracking Employee Time: A Long-Term Problem

BY JUDITH KATZ  Tracking employee time: A long-term problemBiometrics technology makes employee time management easier and more efficient   When it Read More »

During a disaster, residents with dementia still need consistent care

In September 2006, a national coalition of long-term care and consumer organizations released dementia care guidelines in disaster situations, Read More »

For residents with dementia, a place of their own

Residents of the Day Spring Program enjoy a beautiful autumn day in the courtyard Like most CCRCs, our assisted living unit at CRISTA Senior Read More »

Is your staff training geared up for the DRA?

In 2004, the United States spent 16% of its gross domestic product on healthcare, and total national health expenditures rose 7.9%—more than three Read More »

Lowering healthcare premiums by increasing staff wellness

The rising cost of healthcare was dramatically affecting Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare—our organization had been receiving double-digit increases Read More »

A Model of Multifacility Management

BY KEVIN R. McMAHON  A model of multifacility managementA grateful administrator describes the business approaches that allowed a facility in Read More »

How Nurse Practitioners Enhance Family Communications

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Forming a Falls Prevention Team

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Creating “Choice” Environments

Creating 'Choice' Environmentsby the staff of Lancaster Health Group, Chicago, Illinois   One of the most difficult decisions family members must Read More »

Keys to Outstanding Service and Better Marketing

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Computer Technology

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Working With Partners to Hire in the Community

BY JOHN WEISER Working with partners to hire in the communityHow to surmount cultural and other gaps restricting your labor pool  Do you worry about Read More »

Update on DOL’s Regulations for Employee Exemption

BY JOHN E. LYNCHESKI AND LISA L. GARRETT   Update on DOL's regulations for employee exemptionAre you in compliance with definitions Read More »

Training Staff Online

BY RICHARD L. PECK, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF   Training staff onlineDoes computer-based staff training work? A team of administrators and Read More »

Modern Timekeeping Systems Lead to Better Staffing

BY DOUG PETERMAN Modern timekeeping systems lead to better staffingPotential advantages: expedited staffing assignments, employee recognition, better Read More »

Does Staffing Mean Quality?

I heard an interesting dialogue at a recent long-term care'related conference Read More »

Are Your Recruitment Strategies Up to Date?

Are your recruitment strategiesup to date?   by Danielle Costello and Laura Vercler, MA, CPHQ  The answer is important to continued customer Read More »

Take a Look Before You Hook

BY JULIE A. BRAUN, JD,LLMTake a look before you hookPreventing deaths and serious injuries from medical gas mix-ups   Nursing homes Read More »

Improve Quality? Watch What Staff Is Doing

Improve Quality?Watchwhat staff is doing How standardized direct observations can make a difference  by Anna Rahman, MSW;Sandra Simmons, PhD;John Read More »

Community-Wide Emergency Planning Involving Long-Term Care

BY MARIANNA KERN GRACHEK, MSN, CNHA, FACHCA Community-wide emergency planning involving long-term careThe Joint Commission approach to enhancing Read More »

Are DONs an Endangered Species?

Are DONs an endangered species?Interview with V. Tellis-Nayak, PhD   They like their jobs, but wouldn't recommend them to anyone and Read More »

Is Micromanagement Killing Your Staff?

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Empowering the CNA

BY LOIS BEATTY, RN, BSN Empowering the CNAWith encouragement, CNAs can teach others  Have you ever wished that there were enough resources and Read More »

Welcome to Automated Hiring

BY DONNA MOORE, RN Welcome to automated hiringWeb-based screening can make interviews more targeted  Labor shortage. We've heard this phrase over and Read More »

Hiring and Keeping the Best People

BY LETA BEAM Hiring and keeping the best peopleCreate a talent plan to reenergize and refocus your crew  It seems as though we never stop talking Read More »