Study: Gig nursing platforms may offer mixed bag for LTC
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Amy Novotney
Dec 07, 2023
Online platforms that allow nurses to pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties...
New PointClickCare upgrades target cross-continuum care
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Amy Novotney
Nov 07, 2023
The fall conference season is often used by vendors to highlight recent upgrades that make platforms and technology tools in general more supportive across the care continuum.
Telehealth, now with automatic documentation
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Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
One of the largest telehealth platforms in the US is adding automated clinical documentation during virtual exams.
Skilled nursing referrals up as access shrinks, study finds
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Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
Referrals for post-acute services, particularly skilled nursing care, are growing, but staffing shortages and patients with higher need at discharge are making it tougher for hospitals to connect patients...
Nurses: Patients have suffered due to work overload
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Amy Novotney
Dec 05, 2022
Nine in 10 nurses believe the quality of patient care often suffers as a result of the nursing shortage, according to a survey by nurse staffing firm connectRN.
Firms add faster pay, financial tools to keep employees happy
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Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2022
Another firm is stepping up with services to provide long-term care employees with access to part of their wages before payday.