As the hiring shortage continues in long-term care and senior care, many hiring managers are starting to look outside the healthcare industry to find candidates that would be great additions to the team. Becoming creative with recruiting is nothing new in this industry but looking outside the industry for qualified workers is something new for many. Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you want to look [...]
Long-term care and senior care facilities are constantly looking for ways to build a company culture that shows more compassion. Especially in the healthcare field, compassion is a priority, not only for the care of the patient, but for the morale of the staff. Compassion has shown to help increase productivity, boost employee engagement, and builds an empathetic and caring culture throughout the facility. Here are a few ways you [...]
A recent report from MAP (Measure Applications Partnership) indicated that there are still significant gaps remaining in the performance measures for post-acute care (PAC) and long-term care (LTC) facilities. The two most troublesome areas include care coordination and information exchange. While both of these performance measures are key for payment reform and implementing quality improvements in both settings, it is important to understand that each have different standards currently, which [...]
Are you investing enough in tech at your long-term care facility? Most likely the answer is no. Current statistics showed that the majority of long-term care facilities today do not invest in enough technology, causing them to lose potential patients and making it difficult to recruit and retain staff. Tech investment is something that you must consider to move forward in today’s competitive market. Your technology is more than just [...]
What are your fondest memories of food you ate when you were younger? Most of us do not think about memories regarding food, however, seniors that are suffering with Alzheimer’s and dementia, often revert back to meals they ate and enjoyed when they were younger. Several senior care communities have found that food and memory care of their residents, go hand in hand. Turning back the clock for these senior [...]
