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.
Long-term care leaders return to basics, employ innovation to grow direct care staff
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 20, 2024
Facing the reality that most new nurses don’t choose to enter geriatrics, senior living and skilled nursing leaders both are going back to the basics and seizing on innovation to expand their direct...
AI can be co-pilot to help SNFs manage regulatory burdens, Healthtech CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
A new startup is leveraging AI to tackle the regulatory burden faced by SNFs, by building automation tools and alerts.
Online platforms that let nurses pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties involved...
Two new tools designed to improve staff scheduling concerns
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 05, 2023
Two software companies recently announced new scheduling solutions tools designed to address staffing shortages within the senior living sector.
Senior living provider network chooses software partner to promote value-based care model
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 29, 2023
An organization that promotes a value-based care model is partnering for a new software solution to assist with staff hires and new residents.
Medical directors get new smartphone tool to better track tasks, compliance efforts
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 14, 2023
A software platform designed to streamline workflows and communication for healthcare administrators is being picked up for medical directors of one of the major senior care providers in the Midwest.
Founder of virtual meeting space for seniors that fights loneliness hopes to grow community tenfold
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 08, 2023
Creators of a virtual reality community for seniors are hoping to expand programming and grow membership in the coming months.
AI could make implantable drug delivery a realistic option for many seniors, research suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 08, 2023
Researchers have proposed an implantable drug delivery system that uses AI to help avoid buildup of scar tissue or autoimmune responses.
Tech can aid senior living and care staff, but cost and privacy still big concerns: expert weighs in
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
Some challenges related to properly staffing skilled nursing facilities can be met by using tools like patient monitoring, an expert on health technology notes.