Building a thriving care workforce means addressing burnout: Surgeon General advisory
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2022
“Confronting the long-standing drivers of burnout among our health workers must be a top national priority,” Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. said in an advisory published Monday.
4 disruptors facing senior living operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 08, 2018
Some senior living operators risk being overwhelmed by the pace of change in the industry, meaning that there is “tremendous potential for disruption,” according to the authors of a new white...
‘Persuader’ rule injunction means time for labor relations activities is now, attorney says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2016
Union-free senior living operators have a window of opportunity — perhaps a limited one — to take certain steps to maintain that status if they wish, attorney Daniel Burke told those attending an educational...
Strong workforce comes down to ‘tender and tough’ equation, senior living CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2022
Building and strengthening the workforce for one Connecticut life plan community meant borrowing from a pandemic practice that built on its already strong culture.
Brookdale program aims to attract nurses to assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2016
Brookdale Senior Living’s new student loan reimbursement program, which provides up to $7,000 for new hires, is meant to draw those interested in the business side of healthcare.
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May 30, 2017
Daughter of resident who died talks healing after Marshall Square fire … Reliving Communist past helps East German dementia residents … Navigating a world of mean girls and new friends at a...
Gingrich: Look to alternatives to immigration for workforce solutions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2017
Immigration isn’t the answer to senior living’s workforce challenges, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told those attending Wednesday’s opening general session of the National...
Labor Department excludes senior living from COVID-19 relief bill’s paid leave requirement
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 29, 2020
The Department of Labor released updated questions and answers regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Saturday, and provided guidance categorizing senior living providers as “health care...
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Jan 25, 2017
Gene-blocking therapy reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms … New bill would increase temp worker protections … Projected $10 trillion federal debt growth over next decade may affect plans...
Four CCRCs recognized for employee, resident engagement
Feb 22, 2017
National consulting firm Holleran has awarded “highest honors” to four senior living operators for the scores they achieved in employee and resident engagement studies conducted by the company...