It’s hardly a news flash that long-term care has a labor shortage. These days, it’s a pretty rare facility that doesn’t have openings.
Wisdom rings true after lifetime of SNF advocacy
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2021
Luminary long-term care leader Mary Ousley was honored as the 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award winner in May. It was a more than fitting choice.
Oil, gold, nursing homes? Don’t be a commodity
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2021
With all the talk of impending acquisitions lately, it’s hard not to think of skilled nursing facilities as commodities to be bandied about for the right price — or shuttered if they don’t produce...
Celebrating new love
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 01, 2021
Weddings are always rich in symbolism, but one I attended on a sunny afternoon recently carried far more than usual.
It’s a starry night at 3rd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2021
The McKnight’s brands honored dozens of dedicated caregivers, industry trailblazers and a veritable Who’s Who list of influential veterans as part of their third annual Women of Distinction event.
COVID-19: Still putting some starch in laundry operations
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2021
Increased reliance on reusable PPE, limited access to maintenance and repairs spun up new wash processes
MASD weakens skin of masked workers, residents vulnerable due to age and frailty, even before COVID.
Hank Watson: Striking into new territory
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2021
Hank Watson, MBA, Chief Development Officer, American Health Partners
Digital edition of June 2021 issue
Jun 03, 2021
Read the digital edition of the June 2021 print issue here. Select excerpts from this month’s magazine can also be found below.
New vax edict binds providers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 02, 2021
The push to vaccinate staff took on added urgency in late May, as federal regulators issued a new rule requiring all long-term care providers to report COVID-19 vaccination data weekly. Rates for both...