What are the three biggest challenges facing long-term care? To borrow a familiar punch line from the real estate sector, they are staffing, staffing and staffing.
Fixing long-term care’s staffing crisis
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2023
So here we are, on the cusp of a first-ever staffing mandate for skilled care facilities and things are getting a bit testy.
Ding dong, the witch is (almost) dead
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2023
For more than three years, the pandemic has treated long-term care like a punching bag. And it appears the beast has punched itself out. Well, almost.
Long-term care’s overlooked staffing crisis
By
John O'Connor
Dec 05, 2022
There’s a staffing challenge in long-term care that gets far too little attention: the need for effective executives.
Long-term care: a bear or bull market?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 18, 2022
When it comes to the long-term care market, is this a time to view it as bearish or bullish?
The short shift for LTC?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2021
Workplace scheduling as we knew it will never be the same. For that, we can thank COVID-19.
Labor help you can’t believe in
By
John O'Connor
Aug 23, 2021
Elon Musk is apparently not satisfied with disrupting the transportation, space exploration and telecommunications sectors. Now he is setting his sights on long-term care.
Rethinking long-term care’s work week
By
John O'Connor
Aug 03, 2021
Workplace scheduling as we knew it will never again be the same. Could we be seeing a four-day work week in long-term care sometime soon?
Some operators not clear on the ‘greatest asset’ concept
By
John O'Connor
May 24, 2021
“Our employees are our greatest asset.” How often have I heard that or a similar claim over the years?
Long-term care could use a new vanguard
By
John O'Connor
Feb 15, 2021
Much has improved since I began covering this field in 1990. But, sadly, one discomforting reality remains. And if anything, it’s gotten worse.