Author Archives: Mike Pumphrey
The Hidden Cost of Overtime
Every nurse in the long-term care or senior living industry has been asked to stay late or cover a shift. And because it is in their nature to help – they do it. But what’s the result? As Elizabeth Newman, … Continue reading
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No Room for a Defeatist Attitude in Staffing
Have you ever seen an ironman competition in person? Amazing. Wake up at 5am and make your way down to watch thousands of athletes tread water for what seems to be an eternity. Then – Bang! Each athlete is off … Continue reading
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AHCA 2011: Time to React
The mood of the American Health Care Association’s annual meeting was unlike years past. At the keynote address, AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson proclaimed that massive cuts to Medicare and Medicaid have providers “fighting for their survival.” This was … Continue reading