Addressing a shortage of workers in long term care is a process extending past recruiting and hiring. Retention requires employees be engaged and happy with internal procedures. Mark Stoever, CEO of ...

As facilities are wrestling with regulatory changes, staffing shortages, and other challenges, this may seem like one more ...

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler talks with Clif Porter, II, the newly appointed CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. Porter shares his career ...

When LaShuan Bethea entered the senior living industry after graduating high school, she had no idea she’d spend the next 25 years in it—let alone that she’d become one of its most important advocates ...

In many cases, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) care for more medically complex patients than home health agencies or other post-acute care facilities. For example, 47 percent of SNF residents have ...

This summer, AHCA/NCAL announced the names of nearly 900 long term care organizations recognized with a 2024 National Quality Award—737 Bronze awards in 49 states, 139 Silver awards in 33 states, and ...

Are you facing daily operational challenges? Looking for ways to improve efficiency and resident well-being? Experience an EHR that goes beyond traditional EHR functions, offering a comprehensive ...

Effective medication management is a top concern for organizations involved in the care of older adults. Residents older than 65 are, on average, seven times more ...

When caring for bariatric residents, multiple costs factors must be considered prior to accepting the resident for admission. The facility must be able to provide reasonable care for the bariatric ...

State agencies survey skilled nursing centers to ensure they are meeting state and federal standards for quality and staffing set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These survey ...