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The following article excerpt was originally published online by McKnights Publications in the fall of 2016. You may read the full post at the link provided below: There’s been a lot written and said lately about managing the youngest wave of workers — and rightfully so. This 18-35-year-old crowd is going to be HALF of […]
In our last blog post, we discussed the pervasive problem of polypharmacy in America and how it stems from the drastically different reactions each of us can have when taking the same drug. It’s not a new issue—polypharmacy has been a silent killer for years, draining funds from Medicare and dismantling the treatment plans of […]
Here in the West, we live in a culture that loves its medicine—just turn on the TV and you’ll see a drug ad at nearly every commercial break. We’ve become so impatient for an cure to every symptom imaginable, and hope our doctor will just prescribe whatever’s been working for everyone else. But the reality is, even with […]
The nurse began her morning like any other day, walking from one resident room to the next. She checked vital signs, passed meds, and shared the usual conversation with both residents and staff. It was not until she entered Thelma’s room and asked, “How did you sleep last night?” that she realized the importance of […]
Does this sound familiar? Mary, an 87-year-old memory care resident and recurrent faller, has another fall in her room. A housekeeper spots her lying on the floor. Staff rushes to help. The nurse completes an incident report and an intervention is tried. Alarm, floor mat, low bed: what will it be this time? The same […]
“Collaboration is key.” It’s a well-worn phrase in just about any workplace, including long-term care facilities. And it’s a grand principle in theory. But when it comes to putting it into practice, it may feel a lofty aspiration—especially in light of tight deadlines, busy staffers, and an RAI process that requires others to complete their […]
A director of nursing services’ (DNS’s) active involvement in staff education is vital, even though the level at which the DNS is involved in the planning and execution of education is largely determined by the size and resources of the facility. In smaller facilities, the role of organizing and leading in services often falls to the DNS. For example, […]
Is it possible that finding targeted talent can be done easier, cheaper and more effective than using online job sites or job recruiters? Consider using Facebook advertising to find your next talented employee. While Facebook has become an integral marketing tool for businesses to promote their brands, products and services, there is another opportunity that […]
In the field of long term care, we’re always looking for ways to improve the experience of the residents, patients, and families served by senior service organizations. Many times, there are aspects of everyday care that get overlooked, and over the life span we notice the consequences of neglecting those areas. Dr. Sanjay Gupta through […]
