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June 14, 2018 | Lisa Fordyce
Of all the industry weeks, I have to say this one holds a special place in my heart since being nursing assistant was the catalyst in my career.
They say that everything happens for a reason and we...
June 6, 2018 | James Balda
As an industry, we need to ensure a strong long-term succession plan focused on developing our future leaders. But, how do we get the word out that senior living offers a rewarding and fulfilling...
June 4, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Every employee, from hourly workers to c-suite executives, has sat through some bad meetings. However, when run well, meetings can bring teams closer, get everyone on the same page, solve problems...
May 14, 2018 | Mark Woodka
Another National Skilled Nursing Care Week is upon us. This year’s theme is “celebrating life’s stories.” And while I am sure people will interpret what that means differently, to me it means...
May 11, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Having the right scheduling software in place helps reduce unnecessary labor costs and increase scheduling efficiencies, all while supporting your biggest priority: providing the highest quality of...
May 4, 2018 | Peter Corless
As an AHCA/NCAL board member, it’s with great pleasure that I get to write this post. The National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL) recently announced four priorities in place to guide work for...
April 24, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
How can senior care organizations thrive in today's challenging environment? The answer lies in your workforce. In working with thousands of LTC and senior living providers, we've learned the key...
April 17, 2018 | Peter Corless
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced it will start utilizing Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data to calculate the staffing measure rating for the Five-Star Quality Rating...
April 13, 2018 | Peter Corless
California is making a change to its minimum staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Effective July 1, 2018 (the start of CA fiscal year 2018/2019), facilities will be required...
March 29, 2018 | Jim Rubadue
The saying is true, “not all superheroes wear capes!” And here at OnShift, we call those superheroes long-term care and senior living schedulers.
This year, we were thrilled to receive a record...
March 21, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
The expectations of the senior care workforce are changing. Flexible schedules, a voice to initiate positive changes and regular recognition for hard work are no longer nice to haves, they are must...
March 14, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Providing high quality care is long-term care and senior living organizations' number one priority. But providers must also be mindful of their bottom line. So, how can they achieve both? By taking...
