April 4, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
In addition to hospitals and clinics, nursing homes will be a practice setting in a newly developed Rhode Island nurse residency program.
April 3, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
While some skilled nursing facilities are being sold off due to budget cuts, the Ensign Group seems to be on a buying spree.
March 27, 2013 Alan Richman
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In recent years, a new approach has been added to the kit bag of thousands of nurses and scores of nurse supervisors across the country--nurse coaching. Nurse coaching focuses on building a relationship-centered approach to supporting the growth and development of others.
March 27, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
It’s not exactly a building boom yet, but things are looking brighter for the senior housing market, according to ALFA’s new senior living provider rankings.
March 25, 2013 Kathleen Mears
blog
Mainstreaming elderly prisoners into LTC facilities has its champions and its critics. How do residents feel about sharing their space with convicts? Kathleen Mears shares her views.
March 21, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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Are your staff scheduling processes as fair, balanced and tightly connected to your census and acuities as they should be? Two experts explain why even small changes in staffing can add up to big savings.
March 20, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
Licensed nurse retention seems to curb readmissions, and vice-versa.
March 19, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
A Pennsylvania hospice patient was shot by her husband, who then turned the gun on himself.
March 13, 2013 Luke Fannon
blog
No one can control the weather, but we can control the risks that older people and their caregivers face when the snow piles up. Contributor Luke Fannon explains how the right strategy can turn the perfect storm into a powerful marketing opportunity.
March 7, 2013 Judah L. Ronch, PhD
blog
Standing in line with nothing to do is tedious and boring. Imagine how magnified that is for the elderly to spend their time—waiting.
March 6, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
The parent company of the California senior living facility involved in a controversial 911 call responds to public outcry over corporate policies and an employee's refusal to administer CPR.
March 6, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
blog
Calling all hospices: Are you ready for a challenge? Today is the launch of my "Hospice Notebook." Gather your ideas, projects, initiatives and missions. My inbox is yours.
