In January, I wrote about the importance of adequate nursing home staffing levels. As a geriatrician who has worked in nursing homes for nearly 40 years, I can attest to the importance of the incredible...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 31
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 31, 2022
Nursing homes that embraced ‘culture change’ maintained core principles in pandemic: study … Syracuse nursing home opens COVID wing after outbreak infects 48 residents and employees … County nursing...
Culture change at nursing homes improves depression symptoms, dining but not cognition, researchers find
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 06, 2018
Culture change has been shown to improve nursing home residents’ depressive symptoms and dining experience, according to a recently released study by the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMASS Boston.
4 ways to revamp work culture in the new year
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 02, 2018
Ahhh. A new year. It’s time for a fresh start, the chance to take life in a different direction. Whatever our roles in long-term care, there are steps each of us can take to enhance the way we treat...
Why (culture) change is so hard and what to do about it
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jul 05, 2017
The team huddled around the nursing station talking in panicked whispers after the management meeting ended. “How do they expect us to do that?” a young nurse wondered. “Yeah,”...
You want culture change? Stop complaining
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 05, 2015
Things have been kind of tough lately, haven’t they? And they’re probably going to get tougher, right? If you have thought or possibly mouthed those words yourself, stop. Just stop. Quit your...
6 ways to improve dealing with death in LTC
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 20, 2015
How someone dies is a very important part of the culture of the long-term care organization. Odds are your community can improve its culture in this area.
Making strides in resident-centered care
By
Justin Margut
Dec 12, 2014
Bethany Village’s Silver Recognition is a significant milestone in the organization’s culture change journey. More importantly, it reassures residents and families that effective policies,...
Take a look in the mirror
By
Karen Craig, RN-C
Dec 10, 2014
I have worked in the aging profession for more than 21 years, have been a registered nurse for more than 40 years and will soon begin my (semi-) retirement. This has led me to do a lot of reflecting on...
Ask the payment expert … about regs vs. resident choice
By
Patricia Boyer
Nov 01, 2014
We are going through culture change and wonder if surveyors will be more lenient with regulations if we do something that is resident choice?