After a major hurricane, there's usually an influx of patients who need medical attention. This results in major strain on already-scarce SNF (skilled nursing facility) resources. Nurses are the ...
As hurricane season rages on, it is important for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to take steps to prepare for these potentially severe weather events. By taking certain precautions and having a ...
As a SNF operator or manager, you know the struggles that SNFs have faced over the past few years. Widespread issues have shut down dozens of SNFs and threaten to ruin more. Some of the most damaging ...
For years, skilled nursing facilities have struggled to stay in business despite mounting pressure on all fronts. An increased number of elderly people with chronic conditions, a decrease in the ...
The pandemic has affected every healthcare sector in one way or another, but few industries have been touched to a greater extent than the Skilled Nursing Industry. From sweeping governmental ...
It’s no secret that nurses are central to the operation of any medical facility. Not only do they facilitate patient care, but they also play a crucial role in the overall operation of the facility ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly reshaped the healthcare landscape, presenting a myriad of issues that the industry is desperately trying to overcome. Having been railroaded with mass ...
Running a medical facility is no walk in the park, regardless of the facility type. But SNF Operators battle a unique set of challenges that often prove to be too much for the unprepared. For this ...
It’s a frightening time for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) operators, given the financial risks on the horizon in 2022. Between Medicare and PHE funding cuts and SNF-specific challenges, many SNFs ...
COVID has had an enormous impact on the healthcare landscape. One of the most prominent changes we’ve seen over the past two years is the exponential growth in nursing average hourly wages. Whether ...
Given the uncertain times we live in, nurse staffing has become a real problem for medical facilities in the US. Skilled Nursing Facilities and hospitals have had to continually adapt to changing ...
The Florida health care system is undergoing substantial changes that will directly affect medical facility operations. You may have already heard about some of the changes, but the most substantial ...
It’s no secret that the pandemic has turned hospitals upside down - this issue has been widely publicized on TV, social media, and other news media. The virus caused nothing short of a nursing ...
In the era of COVID-19 and extensive staff shortages, healthcare facilities all over the U.S. are scrambling to meet their talent needs. The situation is unpredictable, making it difficult to plan ...
Healthcare facilities depend on nurses to provide a considerable portion of patient care. From phlebotomy to medication administration to doctor assistance, nurses do it all and are integral to any ...
Healthcare facilities need sufficient nursing staff to provide patients with a high quality of care. Unfortunately, keeping enough nurses on staff has become a critical issue because of the COVID-19 ...
Nurses are toiling feverishly on the frontlines, healing the world against the rising odds. Every day, they throw themselves into the gap as they care for sick individuals, no matter the ailment. But ...
When patients visit healthcare facilities for treatment, they hope to receive a high quality of care. However, facilities that don't have a complete and thorough patient safety plan or quality ...
Are you feeling stressed at your new nursing job? You're not alone. Nursing can be a challenging and demanding profession, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed at times. However, there are several ...
Nurses are some of the most important people in a healthcare facility. A nurse's job is to provide direct patient care, monitor the status of the patients they are caring for, and be on hand whenever ...
While doctors supervise care delivery, nurses have the most patient-facing time during an episode of care. In these roles, nurses hold many responsibilities which impact outcomes, and the total cost ...
As healthcare facilities navigate workforce shortages amidst shifts in settings of care outside of the hospital and virtually, facilities have an opportunity to leverage technology to provide care ...
The past few years have forced healthcare facilities like yours to pivot constantly. It has been a whirlwind trying to keep up with shifting safety regulations, retaining and hiring staff, and ...
It's no secret employee retention rates are on the decline. Everywhere we turn, we’re seeing employee turnover, which costs money and hurts company culture. While employee happiness is essential for ...
Over the past few years, buzzwords like “employee experience” and “employee engagement” have become mainstream. Often written into corporate core values and mission statements, organizations are even ...
