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Latest Editors' Columns

Carrot or stick?

By

Lois A. Bowers

Publish Date May 17, 2021

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s incentive to encourage COVID vaccination may be the biggest, but he’s not the only state or city official trying to entice residents to get the shot. And government entities are not the only ones using the carrot approach.

Many operators got relief. Some may soon get the hammer.

By

John O'Connor

Publish Date May 13, 2021

The feds plan to use data analytics and specialized task forces to uncover anything that even remotely smells like fraud or abuse.

Get rewarded for your use of tech during the pandemic

By

Lois A. Bowers

Publish Date May 10, 2021

If your community used tech during this past year — simple or advanced — to improve services, care or operations, we want you to be recognized for those efforts.

How’d you find comfort during the pandemic year?

By

John O'Connor

Publish Date May 6, 2021

My guess is that there is not a person reading this who has not dealt with a COVID-19-related caregiving, service or operational challenge. And it’s probably a safe bet that most of us have had to make notable adjustments affecting our non-work hours as well.

Latest Guest Columns

Pushing forward and cultivating innovation as the pandemic continues

By

Amanda Young, MS, CMC

Publish Date May 17, 2021

Stop using the pandemic as an excuse as to why other projects or programs are not moving forward; use it as motivation for innovation and change.

Creating a mutually beneficial internship program at your community

By

Michelle Sayre, CTRS, CDP

Publish Date May 10, 2021

Internships are a great way to welcome individuals into the senior living profession. When driven by a mindset of scarcity-thinking and fear, however, communities avoid hiring them and miss out on many benefits.

What’s next for senior living: lessons in 6 areas

By

Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC

Publish Date May 3, 2021

Senior living beyond the pandemic may not look too different externally, but internally, there will be an effect from lessons learned in six areas.

How to foster a positive culture within your organization

By

Jared Darlington

Publish Date April 26, 2021

An organization’s culture (or lack thereof) most likely will be highlighted (or exposed) during a time of change. It may be a leadership shift, an acquisition or even the introduction of new processes or technology. Or a pandemic.

Latest Marketplace Columns

From one leader to another: Taking care of others requires taking care of yourself

By

Rich Poirier

Publish Date May 13, 2021

In senior living communities, healthy leaders are in a better position to sustain their teams and provide the services residents need. Self care, ultimately, supports better care for others.

Why an operating system is critical to senior living success during a crisis

By

Cindy Phillips

Publish Date May 6, 2021

The operating system approach surfaces all of the technology a community needs in one one easy to use place. The OS acts as a centralized management system that propels the technology helping senior living residents live their lives to the fullest.

The question you need to add to care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings

By

Julia Larimer

Publish Date April 29, 2021

So often, we apply root cause analysis to determine the reason for a resident’s fall or change in behavior. Could Jane have a UTI? Did Roger have his walker with him when he fell? How did the staff approach Lynn when trying to help her shower? What we aren’t asking — and what we should ask — is…

How COVID-19 shed light on the mobile technology needed in senior living

By

Kathleen Snyder

Publish Date April 22, 2021

Senior living communities and other types of long-term care facilities must evaluate their technology and construct a plan of action to future-proof their operations. Doing so can make all the difference in helping to protect staff and residents from COVID-19 and retaining great caregivers.

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