Workforce

A team for all ages

Michael McCann September 23, 2011

When working at a continuing care retirement community, or for that matter any type of organization that services the aging population, one hears the term "Intergenerational programming" from time to time. Most think of it in one of two ways. But there is a third intergenerational program that occurs every day — and it's one that people often don't consider.
 

The American Jobs Act and the 'Real' answer

September 12, 2011

Last Thursday, the president spoke on the American Jobs Act. I was very surprised he didn't mention that geriatric care is THE way to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
 

Study: Mechanical lifts improve injury rates in long-term care facilities

April 11, 2011

Making safe-lift programs a priority at long-term care facilities could be the key to reducing injuries and worker compensation costs, according to a new report.
 

Survey: Registered nurse workforce climbs between 2004 and 2008

September 27, 2010

A new survey from the Health Resources and Services Administration found that the number of licensed registered nurses in the U.S. increased by more than 5% between 2004 and 2008.
 

HHS awarding $159 million in grants for worker training

August 09, 2010

The Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $159.1 million to support healthcare workforce training.
 

RNs on the rise: Report shows number of nurses continues to climb

March 22, 2010

America's registered nurse workforce is larger and more diverse than ever before, according to the results of a recently released quadrennial study.
 

Long-term care leaders tout nursing home sector for jobs

December 07, 2009

Maintaining a robust long-term care workforce is a cornerstone for bolstering the ailing economy, two long-term care leaders said last week.