Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2024
Join McKnight’s for a complimentary “Meeting of the Minds” virtual event on Thursday, June 27, to hear the latest news and information about staffing and artificial intelligence from industry experts.
Brookdale finds itself in the midst of another federal inquiry, this time about skilled nursing
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
The country’s largest senior living company on Sunday found itself the subject of an inquiry related to a new federal mandate for minimum staffing at nursing homes. Brookdale Senior Living President...
A final rule issued Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission will prohibit employers across the country from using noncompete agreements in most instances.
Study: Flu shots may offer senior living communities a competitive advantage
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2018
Senior living communities that successfully encourage flu vaccination among staff members may have a marketing advantage over competing communities, suggests new research into consumer preferences.
Improve job quality to improve staffing issues, report authors state
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2016
Improving pay, benefits and working conditions in long-term care will be critical to attracting and keeping workers to meet demand in a tightening labor market, according to the Paraprofessional Healthcare...
Learn how to empower your workforce through tech at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo in 2 weeks
Jun 03, 2021
A session titled “Empowering your workforce through technology,” will kick off the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 17. Additional sessions will cover workforce issues and...
Healthcare professionals’ mental health, job satisfaction focus of new law
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2022
A bipartisan bill signed into law Friday by President Biden aims to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among healthcare professionals.
CNAs need more training, better compensation, authors say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2016
Certified nursing assistants caring for seniors should be required to undergo 120 hours of training, and their compensation should reflect the skills and knowledge required to perform high-quality work,...
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen talks about recession, minimum wage, immigration, entitlements and ‘root...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2019
Janet Yellen hit on numerous topics Thursday in the opening session of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference.
Workforce issues, pandemic relief funding and vaccine access are priorities for new NCAL executive director
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2021
LaShuan Bethea was announced as the National Center for Assisted Living’s next executive director in July and in September succeeded Scott Tittle. But she is no stranger to long-term care or to NCAL.