» Rasmussen University, a Florida school with a national online program, has partnered with a fourth senior care provider to help train future nurses and other caregivers to boost the long-term care industry’s workforce pipeline.
Aspire Health Group of Florida is the most recent organization to sign on.
“We are committed to upskilling our employee base and ensuring they have the best opportunities to grow their careers,” Aspire Health Group CEO Nathan Freund said. “This alliance allows our staff to gain the education they need to meet the demands of our growing population and continue delivering exceptional care to our residents.”
With a corporate grant covering up to 20% of costs, qualified employees can save on university programs in practical nursing, professional nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Employees also can apply for grants to be applied to various other programs, on campus or online.
» Electronic health records system provider ChartPath and virtual care company Third Eye Health have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the quality and efficiency of care in assisted living communities and nursing homes. The relationship will help operators address the challenges of providing consistent, efficient and high-quality care during nights, weekends and holidays; care coordination and follow-ups; and access to reports and analytics.
» Long-term care staffing companies ShiftKey and OnShift are lauding results from their joint schedule automation tool, known as Schedule Automation Marketplace Integration, or SAMI. The tool reportedly has helped more than 600 facilities fill more than 245,000 shifts while driving census growth generating more than $111 million in annualized revenue.
» AI software firm Amesite announced that its NurseMagic app now has the capability to create nursing notes required for certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse practitioners and nurse practitioners. Notes can be created in various formats, including SOAP, PIE and DAR, speeding up the creation of required documentation. The app saw rapid adoption by nurses following its release to the general public, targeting more than 5.2 million nurses.
