ICT leads the way in tech investments, survey finds
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2024
Where are senior living organizations making their most pronounced technology spend? Information and communication technology infrastructure leads the way.
CNAs to the rescue in senior living?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 16, 2023
A plan in Virginia to enable CNAs to meet training requirements in assisted living communities is something other states should consider.
Hooray, another staffing nightmare
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2024
The Labor Department isn’t out to make the lives of senior living operators miserable. But some days, it can sure feel that way.
Policy shift could enhance staffing efforts
By
John O'Connor
Jun 20, 2024
Senior living might get some unexpected but welcome staffing assistance from a new executive order about immigration.
Senate bill targets geriatrician shortage
By
John O'Connor
Feb 04, 2019
Senate lawmakers have introduced legislation designed to increase the number of healthcare professionals available in the senior living field.
Ready for some additional staffing headaches?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 04, 2018
As if staffing weren’t enough of a senior living challenge, two fresh developments show it might soon get worse.
Senior living’s challenge of omission and commission
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2022
Long-term care could be made better with funding from Congress. But for now, it appears we’ll have to settle for a congressional commission.
Why calls for reform aren’t reasonable
By
John O'Connor
May 26, 2022
Differing constituencies have different priorities. What’s reasonable to one side might be fighting words to the other.
This could be the start of something bad
By
John O'Connor
Nov 17, 2022
An amendment to a state constitution could help ignite unionization efforts in the Land of Lincoln, and perhaps your state as well.