“Change is the only constant in life” —Heraclitus of Ephesus In the world of healthcare, change is the only real constant. We don’t ask for it or volunteer to be

Are we there yet, when will we get there”? How many times did I say that from the back seat of our family car?  For some reason, I had the

So, you’ve created a goal that’s Specific, Measurable and Attainable… but is it realistic? Our fourth term stresses the importance of choosing goals that are realistic and really matter. Realistic

Of all the challenges (and complaints) we get in long term care settings, the quality of food (or lack of) seems to be at the top of the list. For

Lofty goals can be exciting to think about; but are they attainable? It’s hard to accomplish “world peace” if you don’t know the name of our next-door neighbors. Our third

Have you ever heard the phrase “if you can’t measure it, don’t do it”? For many of us this seems unattainable, but the reality is that measuring attainment of goals

I hate vague work instruction, it is confusing and not at all conducive to getting the job done (and rallying the team). If you’ve ever had a leader that is

The past year was an interesting year for the field of aging services and specifically skilled care – challenging workforce dynamics, funding reductions, and increased regulatory scrutiny. I guess you

As we’ve mentioned in previous blogs, we are actively looking to disrupt the status quo and develop the field of long-term care into the efficient, innovative agent of health service it

‘Tis the season! The season for giving. The season for family. The season for peppermint mocha lattés. But for directors of nursing across the country, it’s also the season for