It’s probably safe to say Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) won’t be nominated for any humanitarian of the year awards in the near future.
Put time on your side: Four ways a time clock can fast forward goals
By
Jim Pirraglia
Mar 19, 2021
Despite an ongoing evolution of employee time-tracking solutions, many long-term care organizations still rely on antiquated time clocks that do little more than record a worker’s comings and goings....
Alarming trend in LTC: Overtime up 60% in 3 Years
By
John Ross
May 25, 2018
A study of 2017 activity indicates that overtime in New England long-term care facilities has increased 60% in the last three years.
An overtime fix that seemed to work for everyone – except the feds
By
John O'Connor
May 02, 2014
It’s a troubling staffing dynamic that regularly plays out at many long-term care facilities: Low-wage employees are practically begging for the opportunity to work extra hours. And the additional...
Reducing overtime expenses
By
Bruce Baron
Apr 25, 2014
Julie Harris, Sr. Director of Clinical Services at Merrimack Health Group, was struggling with a common healthcare problem: One of her communities was experiencing staff call-outs and the resulting overtime...
Drawing a line for a balanced life
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 27, 2014
We hear a lot about drawing lines these days. And that’s what long-term care employees need to immediately do — stand up tall to your facility overlords, muster your courage and draw a big, bold...
Is this really the best way to get a raise?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 17, 2014
I can say with a straight face that I’m not a complete stranger to the battle over decent living wages.
Provider denies it worked a nurse to death, but will court agree?
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2014
Long-term care workers, particularly nurses, might complain or even joke about it: I’m being worked to death. But now a dead nurse’s family is testing such an assertion in court.
Nurses are tired of being tired
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 04, 2014
Nurses regret more than clinical decisions when they’re too tired at work — and that happens all to often. Here’s what we should do about it.
Nov. 8 webcast focuses on “The Key to Quality in 2013: Staffing”
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 08, 2012
The latest in a long line of successful McKnight’s webcasts will give listeners “The Key to Quality in 2013: Staffing” on Nov. 8. Attendees of the no-cost event will learn how heavily...