Few COVID-displaced workers drawn to direct care job openings: PHI study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 14, 2021
Poor job quality and low wages are the top reasons COVID-displaced workers have shied away from direct care job openings, despite having similar skill sets, according to a new report.
Night shift work can have grave consequences: draft report
By
John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2018
Those who regularly work night shifts know it can throw off their body clocks. But a new study suggests the consequences can be far more severe.
COVID-19 vaccine now a condition of employment for some senior living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2021
Some senior living operators are moving to make a COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment to more quickly mitigate the effect of the virus in their communities.
Federal government takes action as long-term care providers face supply shortages in coronavirus fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Provider groups were eagerly awaiting guidance that ultimately came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday to help maximize personal protective equipment for those who need it...
CNA advocacy group warns worker shortage could worsen burnout situation
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 19, 2021
The National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) warned Tuesday the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) could lead to burnout and increased health problems for the nation’s CNAs.
Staffing shortages tops this year’s list of safety concerns: ECRI
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 15, 2022
Staffing shortages topped the list of safety concerns of healthcare providers, according to an annual report released Monday by ECRI.
Partnership fuels age-friendly initiatives, long-term care workforce pipeline
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 13, 2022
A senior living-higher education partnership is working to grow age-friendly initiatives, while also addressing the industry’s workforce challenges.
One way to attract more job applicants
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2017
Senior living communities seeking to increase the number of people applying for open caregiver positions can learn a lesson from the data-crunchers at Textio.
Learn more about falls prevention at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on Thursday
Jun 14, 2021
A session titled “Understanding and reducing falls in senior living communities,” will conclude the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 17. Additional sessions will cover electronic...
HHS mandates vaccinations for some employees
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 16, 2021
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has become the second branch of the U.S. government to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees