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Communicating Through The Crisis: How To Support Staff By Keeping In Touch

May 21, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

The recent events of COVID-19 have brought a lot of uncertainty—particularly for caregivers working to protect those most vulnerable to the virus, our nation's seniors. Not only are they concerned...

Evaluating EMS Talent Acquisition Systems? Look For These Features

May 20, 2020 | Greg Lawton

The COVID-19 crisis seems to have turned our country (and the world) upside down in a matter of months. A rapidly growing number of people have been laid off or furloughed, the majority of people are...

COVID-19 Update: Testing Residents, Case Data To Post To Nursing Nome Compare & More

May 19, 2020 | Peter Corless

As we all continue to navigate the pandemic, I wanted to make you all aware of a few important COVID-19 developments as they relate to senior care.

First, the White House is urging states make...

A Resounding 'Thank You' To Caregivers Everywhere During #NSNCW

May 15, 2020 | Peter Corless

National Skilled Nursing Care Week comes but once a year, but the vital role caregivers are playing in the fight against the novel coronavirus extends well beyond that. And while we cannot even...

Happy National Nurses Week, Month & Year!

May 6, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

It’s National Nurses Week! Or at least I thought it was. As I did my due diligence researching what I wanted to write about for this post, I discovered that our amazing nurses don’t just get a week...

[VIDEO] Workforce Update: A Rundown Of Recent Regulatory Changes

May 5, 2020 | Peter Corless

In an effort to keep you up to date with the latest COVID-19 workforce-related changes, I wanted to quickly brief you on some important regulations that have been enacted to address the pandemic.

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A Few Feel-Good Stories To Boost Spirits During This Difficult Time

April 16, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

It’s still hard to believe what’s happening in the world right now. It was only few months ago I blogged about a suspected case of the novel coronavirus in my hometown. To say a lot has happened...

COVID-19 Workforce-Related Regulatory Changes Support Safety & Care

April 13, 2020 | Peter Corless

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a number of regulatory changes and guidance to help senior care organizations better respond to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic

The Top Workforce Challenges In I/DD & Behavioral Health

March 26, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

In speaking with providers, one thing remains consistent: the biggest topic on anyone’s mind is recruiting and retaining a stable workforce. And unfortunately, this need becomes even more urgent...

Introducing OnShift Wallet Timely Pay To Help Staff During Challenging Times

March 23, 2020 | Tommy Marzella

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. While other industries have been mandated to shelter in place, this is not the case for most of you working in senior care. You are going into work and...

Thank You For Taking The Lead In This Tough Time

March 18, 2020 | Peter Corless

Celebrating The Wonderful Women Working In Senior Living

March 13, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce