House members launch new caucus focused on long-term care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 08, 2022
A new congressional caucus will focus on concerns specific to the long-term care sector, lawmakers and provider representatives announced at a briefing here Tuesday.
‘Critical’ workforce solutions focus of provider advocacy efforts this week
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2022
A record number of assisted living providers gathered here Monday to press their concerns about workforce shortages and seek help from federal lawmakers on key legislation.
Benefits, culture key to hiring and retaining workers, leaders say
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Combining pay increases with innovative benefits and a culture that rewards loyalty is a key way to improve long-term care hiring and retention, six industry leaders said last week.
Temi robots bring joy to residents and a Tech Awards Gold award to Williamsburg Landing
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 06, 2020
A pursuit to adopt technology that serves and entertains residents paid off this spring for Williamsburg Landing, Gold winner in the 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards for its High-Tech/High-Touch...
An innovative temperature-taking approach that protects staff members has won CareOne a Gold in the Safety category in the Senior Living track 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Simplifying, amplifying window visits during pandemic nets Inlet Coastal a Tech Awards Gold
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2020
For its efforts to reconnect residents with loved ones during the pandemic, Inlet Coastal Resort has won Gold in the Keep It Super Simple category of the 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
More than skin deep
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2017
Caregiver vigilance and improved products can work together to help prevent and treat wounds in the senior living setting.
Overcoming objections
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2015
When it comes to bathing residents with special needs, many long-term care facilities find themselves in a slippery situation.
Locking the box
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2015
The HIPAA landscape is evolving for providers as cloud storage, mobile devices and large-scale cyber attacks present new challenges to security and privacy efforts.
Analysis of antiseptics
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Data-driven strategies, acute-care solutions and natural ingredients will become increasingly important in the battle against HAIs and communicable diseases.