Staffing

Budgeting: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

BY VICTOR LANE ROSE, MBA, NHABudgeting: It's everyone's responsibilityInvolving staff in budgeting might not always be comfortable, but it can yield Read More »

Should You Outsource Staff Management?

BY RICHARD L. PECK, EDITOR-IN-CHIEFShould you outsource staff management?Everything from payroll and training to employment law compliance and risk Read More »

Reducing the Threat of Labor Problems

BY STEPHEN J. CABOT, ESQ.Reducing the threat of labor problemsEffectively communicating concern for and appreciation of employees builds a firm Read More »

The Art of Admissions

BY SARAH FOX, LSWThe art of admissionsThe admissions coordinator plays a large role in the resident's well-being, the family's morale, and the Read More »

Online Training: Coming Soon to a Computer Near You

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Guilt-Free Getaways for MDS Coordinators

BY JENNIFER GROSS, RN, BSN, AND STEVEN B. LITTLEHALE, MS, APRN, BCGuilt-free getaways for MDS coordinatorsJust because the MDS never takes a vacation Read More »

Web-Based Staff Scheduling

BY STAN ROSENWeb-based staff schedulingHow to make the staff-scheduling nurse a welcome addition to the cost-management team  Caught between rising Read More »

Ten Steps for Planning Nursing Assistants Week

BY GENEVIEVE GIPSON, RN, MED, RNCTen steps for planning Nursing Assistants WeekSuggestions from the Career Nursing Assistants' Programs for the June Read More »

Don’t Walk Away From Personnel Investigations

BY JAIME TODD, MBADon't walk away from personnel investigationsIgnoring allegations of misconduct is simply not an option  Eventually, it happens at Read More »

Reducing Falls Takes Teamwork

BY RONDA CHRISTOPHER, MED, OTR/L, LNHAReducing falls takes teamworkAn interdisciplinary approach has been the key to success for this fall prevention Read More »

Tackling Staff Turnover: A Novel Approach

Tackling staff turnover: A novel approachThis innovative program helps entry-level employees surmount life's roadblocks to stay on the jobBY LINDA Read More »

The “Feeding Assistant Rule”: Pros and Cons

The 'Feeding Assistant Rule': Pros and ConsCMS's new regulation allowing paid feeding assistants in nursing homes hasn't been universally applaudedBY Read More »

Employee Privacy Versus Employer Rights

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Top 10 Administrative Pitfalls in Dealing With Employees

Top 10 Administrative Pitfalls in Dealing With EmployeesEmployment law protects employees-and poses risks for managementBY VICTORIA L. DONATI AND Read More »

Keeping Labor Loyal

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Immigration Strategies for Hiring Staff

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It Takes a Village to Retain Quality Nursing Staff

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Ten Tips for Developing an RFP for Employee-Screening Services

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Don’t Close Your Eyes to Workplace Harassment

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Workforce Solutions From Your Peers

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Choosing a Medical Director: One Size Does Not Fit All

AN INTERVIEW WITH KEITH KREIN, MD, CMD The medical director of a skilled nursing facility must wear many hats and please many people, and this Read More »

Beating the Nursing Home Staffing Blues

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Using a Mission Statement to Staff Assisted Living

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Nursing Assistant Training and Education: Recommendations for Change

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Nursing Assistant Training and Education: What’s Missing?

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Keeping the Unions at Bay

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The Basics of Staff Education

It involves much more than mandatory in-services,and pays off in many ways No matter where it is located or the level of acuity it treats, a Read More »

After the Ergonomics Rule: What Next?

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Recruit, Retain, Reward

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Lessons Learned in Creating a Successful CNA Retention Program

In Creating a Successful CNA Retention Program By Richard Hoffman  One organization's solution to the problem of turnoverFor some time now, nursing Read More »