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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2022
CCRC creates CNA training program to combat workforce shortages … VT bill aims to improve state Alzheimer’s coordination … Ohio seeks volunteers to advocate for long-term care residents … Assisted...
Robots to combat loneliness? Researchers propose ethical limits.
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 21, 2023
A new study on AI aims to provide metrics for determining whether robots can help with loneliness, a “Companion Robot Impact Scale.”
Staffing shortage top issue facing CNAs on the job: survey
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 28, 2023
A continued staffing shortage is the prime issue facing certified nursing assistants for the second year in a row, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday at CNA Fest in Little Rock, AR.
Higher staffing levels save one operator millions
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2016
It may seem counterintuitive, but Shamim Wu, president and chief operating officer of memory care provider Silverado, says that one way the company manages expenses is by having staffing levels that are...
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Dec 19, 2016
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Want inspired, productive team members? Be a GREAT boss
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S. Chris Edmonds
Apr 24, 2017
Successful leaders model five characteristics that can be described by the acronym GREAT.
Operator faces $1.5M wrongful death lawsuit over failure to conduct timely background check
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 29, 2021
A Kansas assisted living community is facing a $1.5 million wrongful death lawsuit alleging “grossly wanton and negligent” actions in failing to conduct a timely background check on an employee now...
California continues investment in aging services, workforce development
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2022
As California celebrates the first anniversary of its Master Plan for Aging, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) released his 2022-23 budget proposal to make additional investments in aging priorities, including supporting...
Proposed compromise bill would allow staffing flexibilities in assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A proposed compromise bill supported by senior living groups, as well as other stakeholders, would allow staffing flexibilities in assisted living settings without changing staffing ratios.