Here’s an EASY button to help make this National Nursing Home Week a success, thanks again for all your hard work! Here’s an EASY button to help make this National Nursing Home Week a success, thanks again for all your … Continue reading
Thank You To All In The Nursing Home Industry
It’s that time of year – the 2013 National Nursing Home Week is upon us. For me it’s an opportunity to reflect and extend a heart-felt thanks to everyone working in the nursing home industry. I’m not a nurse but … Continue reading
2013 OHCA Convention Addresses Industry Needs
I just came back from the 2013 Ohio Health Care Association Convention and Expo in Columbus and it really felt like things were heating up on the accountable care front which to me, and providers in our industry, means (1) … Continue reading
A Day In The Life … Recruiting Surprises
Ever have one of those moments when a job candidate is, errr, not exactly what you were expecting? Well say hello to my little friend … Fortunately, this DON did not get the job at Sunny Villa. Last we heard … Continue reading
Hospital Readmission Penalties for SNFs are Right Around the Corner
Looking into my crystal ball shows that we should expect nursing homes, just like hospitals, to be penalized for excessive avoidable hospital readmissions in the future. The question has always been: when? This week I saw an article by Alyssa … Continue reading
Scheduling Above and Beyond at Catholic Health Care Services
Exceptional leaders are the ones who go above and beyond their responsibilities and their contributions can be felt throughout the entire organization. Lora McCloskey of Catholic Health Care Services, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is one such leader who has made an … Continue reading
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Are You Prepared to Share Data, Technologically Speaking?
I’m convinced that the key term for healthcare providers in 2013 is, queue the drumroll, interoperability. Not just because it has 8 syllables (although my kids would love that) but because that is exactly what will be required from technical … Continue reading
Evaluating Your Facility Is Easier Than You Think
I just came across an article in McKnight’s that CMS will post more nursing home deficiency data online next month. That’s great news for the consumer. They can already go to the Nursing Home Compare website and get a lot … Continue reading
Acuity-Based Staffing is Critical for Culture Change
Culture change is falling short. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big believer and supporter of the culture change movement in long term care. I am an active board member of the Ohio Person Centered Care Coalition which advocates for culture … Continue reading
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2012 OnShift Scheduler of the Year Awards: And The Winners Are…
Working long hours, coordinating availability of many employees and working within budgets, the role of the people responsible for scheduling in senior care is far from simple. I should know, since starting OnShift I have visited hundreds of facilities and … Continue reading