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Telemedicine partnership helps treat residents in place, reduce staff burnout
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 06, 2022
A telemedicine partnership is helping one senior living provider treat residents in place and reduce staff member burnout.
Higher wages, better training and flexibility are keys to growing home care economy, policy makers say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 04, 2021
Home care workers must be better paid, better trained and more flexible in their skills as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two organizations team up to offer first-ever online certification for New York’s home health aides
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 11, 2021
CareAcademy, a provider of online training for senior care workers, announced on Wednesday a partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) that will enable an important first for VNSNY...
Some out-of-state nurses allowed to practice in Pennsylvania starting Sept. 5
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 28, 2023
Beginning Sept. 5, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from 40 other states who hold multistate licenses through the Nurse Licensure Compact, or NLC, will be able to provide in-person and telehealth...
Kaiser study finds severe workforce shortages challenging HCBS providers
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Diane Eastabrook
Aug 12, 2021
A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found home care and group home providers suffered significant workforce shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Argentum selects 27 professionals for 2020-2021 Leadership Advancement and Development Program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2020
Argentum has selected 27 professionals as part of its inaugural cohort for its senior living industry leadership development program.
Some changes will be permanent post-pandemic
By
Jim Moore
Oct 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for several changes in the design and operation of senior housing. Many of those changes are likely to be permanent in senior housing in the future.
Turnover rates tick upward for hospice aides / CNAs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 01, 2022
Turnover rates for hospice aides/certified nursing assistants has continued on an upward trend seen in recent years, according to the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service’s Hospice Salary & Benefits...
More tech training desired for healthcare professionals, especially for AI tools, new report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 27, 2023
More than 40% of healthcare pros believe a lack of tech skills is the biggest obstacle they face, a new report on training shows.