Previously, we examined how staffing shortages are impacting the recruitment and staffing processes for senior care communities. We also ... Read More »
The senior care industry faces unprecedented staffing shortages, making recruiting, hiring, and staff management all the more challenging... Read More »
Cleaning is an essential part of a senior care facility’s daily operations, and it plays multiple critical roles. The pandemic highlighte... Read More »
Staff training is essential to ensure that you’re able to provide residents with quality care. While staff might complete training sessio... Read More »
Food preparation and service are integral aspects of senior care settings. In addition to challenges such as providing a varied and appea... Read More »
In January 2023, the Parkinson’s Foundation announced the Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care Program. The program is designed to prov... Read More »
Effective marketing strategies are key to building a senior care organization’s brand. By following marketing best practices, an organiza... Read More »
Part 2 of a 2-part series on addressing the loneliness epidemic in senior care In part one of this article, we introduced you to several ... Read More »
In the Dec. 13, 2022, Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) call and slide set (beginning on slide 44), the Centers for Di... Read More »
Staff evaluations are a key element of measuring employee performance and ensuring staff receive the support they need. But some common i... Read More »
Quality Assurance (QA) refers to the identification, assessment, correction, and monitoring of all aspects of patient care. It is designe... Read More »
The pandemic and the nursing shortage have highlighted the changing priorities and desires of health care staff. To attract and retain st... Read More »
Staff morale can impact staff performance, retention, and the quality of care that a senior care organization can deliver to residents. B... Read More »
The past few years have been especially trying for senior care residents, but even pre-pandemic, resident emotional wellness was a signif... Read More »
The ability to provide residents with quality care hinges on effective employee communication. But communication challenges are common in... Read More »
A workplace culture can affect everything from employee satisfaction to performance. A positive workplace culture can attract the types o... Read More »
With more and more employees seeking flexibility in their work arrangements, many senior living communities have sought ways to provide that flexibility. Read More »