How Will COVID-19 Reshape Nursing Homes?
July 8, 2020, By Caitlin Morgan
The global coronavirus pandemic has affected industries of every type and in every sector. Healthcare operations have been some of the hardest-hit, including nursing homes […]
Coping With Loss as a Caregiver
June 19, 2020, By Caitlin Morgan
Among the many challenges a caregiver will face in his or her career is the loss of patients. Patient death is common in many healthcare
ALF Caregiver Support: Alzheimer’s Care Tips
June 12, 2020, By Caitlin Morgan
Caregivers in assisted living facilities (ALFs) face many challenges as they provide compassionate, accurate healthcare for residents. One of the greatest challenges these professionals will
Improving Staff Retention in Nursing Homes
May 27, 2020, By Caitlin Morgan
The healthcare industry is faced with many challenges in their operations. For certain sectors like nursing homes and long-term care facilities, staff retention is one
How Assisted Living Facilities Can Improve Staffing and Reduce Turnover
June 29, 2018, By Chris Murray
In the first part of our two-part series on employee turnover rates in assisted living facilities, we reviewed some of the factors that influence rates.
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The Importance of a Data Breach Response Plan
September 11, 2017, By Chris Murray
This past weekend, there was yet another high-profile data breach. Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, was breached between
Senior Care Industry Optimistic About New Administration, Fewer Mandates
February 17, 2017, By Chris Murray
The American Healthcare Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) after the U.S. elections voiced its optimism that there will be fewer mandates from the federal
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NCCI Report Looks at Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation
November 18, 2016, By Gerry Dumke
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), while now on the precipice of being overhauled, has significantly changed the healthcare landscape in our country. The ACA’s individual
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Survey Shows Medical Malpractice Limits Remain Unchanged in 2016
October 19, 2016, By Chris Murray
Recently released data based on the 2016 Medical Liability Monitor Annual Rate Survey indicates that Medical Malpractice insurance premiums remain essentially unchanged from 2015 to
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New CMS Rule Bars Use of Arbitration Clauses by Nursing Homes to Settle Disputes
October 10, 2016, By Chris Murray
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in late September issued a rule that bars nursing homes that receive federal funding from requiring that its
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