How video technology positively impacts long-term care staff
By
Kevin Tart
Aug 26, 2021
In a world where technology is universal, video surveillance has a profound impact on the operations of our healthcare systems. Many healthcare institutions (like long-term care facilities) rely on the...
Not even a pandemic can keep these long-term care providers down
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 02, 2021
I’m choosing right now to bask in the great satisfaction that while pandemic conditions were devastating in so many ways, there was also a steady beat of quality care and innovation pulsing throughout.
When it comes to staff, sweat the little things
By
Thomas Millay
Jun 10, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many challenges for long-term care providers, but staffing retention continues to remain a top challenge for most organizations. With turnover rates nearing 50%,...
How COVID-19 is shaping the future of skilled nursing facility design
By
Melissa Powell
May 10, 2021
Most skilled nursing facilities were not designed to deal with crises like the coronavirus, though changes were made on the fly as the outbreak unfolded. More will follow in the years to come.
Reduce risks and improve safety with automated workforce management
By
Joe Palladino
Apr 27, 2021
In the evolving, complicated era of COVID-19, long-term healthcare facilities must adjust to ever-changing needs to reduce risks and improve compliance for both residents and employees. While the pandemic...
How the COO’s role will continue to evolve
By
Melissa Powell
Mar 22, 2021
For years, there has been speculation that the role of the chief operating officer was being phased out in favor of a chief technology officer or chief information officer. Long known as the “CEO’s...
Lord of the Rings
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 04, 2021
After mocking wearers of Apple watches not so long ago, citing an annoying interaction that took place in a nursing home lobby, I finally got one myself. I realize this makes me a hypocrite, and I’m...
Home care webinar to focus on senior engagement technology
By
Liza Berger
Feb 25, 2021
A McKnight’s Home Care webinar on March 4 at 1 p.m. ET will focus on how to engage seniors through technology.
Are we outsmarting ourselves with our new tech toys?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 26, 2020
Maybe getting our knuckles a bit bloody is part of the price we pay for all wonderful new tech breakthroughs.
Tackling turnover: How to leverage technology
By
Danielle Myers
Jun 07, 2019
It’s no secret that retention is an issue in the senior living and long-term care industry and beyond. With the baby boomer generation aging out of the workforce, millennials are projected to make up...