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October 5, 2026 | OnShift
Senior care leaders make dozens of workforce decisions every day. Who is available? Which shifts still need coverage? Who has the right credentials? Where are overtime hours trending? Which...
September 28, 2026 | OnShift
You didn't get into senior care to live in a spreadsheet. But for a lot of administrators, directors of nursing and schedulers, that's where the day goes: building schedules, chasing coverage,...
September 21, 2026 | OnShift
"I got into senior care to spend time sitting at my desk," said no one ever.
September 14, 2026 | OnShift
In post-acute care, quality and margin are often managed by different teams, in different meetings, with different metrics. But the link between how you care for residents and how your facility...
June 22, 2026 | OnShift
You’ve analyzed your workforce challenges and spotted areas of improvement. Now, you need to get leadership aligned on the tactics and technology needed to manage workforce risk.
June 12, 2026 | OnShift
Most senior care operators track workforce spend down to the dollar. Fewer track what happens when the workforce itself becomes unstable, and that's where margins can disappear.The cost of replacing...
April 13, 2026 | OnShift
For operators of skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities, 2026 began with a mix of relief but with new uncertainties. The staffing mandate that had dominated agendas was rescinded, but new...
February 3, 2026 | OnShift
Even as the senior care industry faces persistent challenges, some leaders inspire their teams, foster cultures of excellence, and drive innovation. TheOnShift Applause Awardsrecognize their...
January 14, 2025 | Brandon Tappan
In part one of this series, I covered post-election policy shifts, capital market constraints, the Silver Tsunami, value-based care reimbursements, and the importance of strengthening preparedness...
December 12, 2024 | OnShift
Achieving operational efficiency in healthcare means delivering the highest quality care while allocating resources strategically. To do that, however, most organizations will need to scale some...
December 9, 2024 | ShiftKey + OnShift
Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, a CareRite Center, is a skilled nursing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee, with 280 residents and 315 employees. They adopted SAMI to forward their mission...
December 5, 2024 | OnShift
The holidays can be stressful for the healthcare professionals on your team. These 10 perks show you care and may even help you retain more of them over the long term.
