I am excited to see many of you at the upcoming American College of Health Care Administrators Annual Convocation in Louisville, Kentucky. I’ll be presenting two sessions this year on workforce, including “Workforce Retention: The Key to Quality, Compliance and Satisfaction,” as well as “National Dementia Care Practice Recommendations: Developing a Competent Person-Centered Care Workforce.”Continue reading “Focus on Workforce Retention, 2019 Dementia Recommendations: American College of Health Care Administrators Annual Convocation”
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Upcoming Program to Examine Leadership Role in Long-Term Care Culture Change
Culture is defined as the thoughts, beliefs, values, practice and social behavior of a particular group of people. Hence to change or enhance a culture requires working with people; changing beliefs, the work experience, affecting actions and behaviors, and making a change in how people go about their daily work. Much has been written aboutContinue reading “Upcoming Program to Examine Leadership Role in Long-Term Care Culture Change”
Keeping Perspective Amid the Changing Long-Term Care News
It is a stressful time and the daily blasts and news for long-term care is reportedly not all that positive. While staying current and taking in all of the news about the pressures for the industry now and among the regulations and citations to come is important and critical to learn from the experience ofContinue reading “Keeping Perspective Amid the Changing Long-Term Care News”
Thanksgiving: A Time to Offer Appreciation for Long-Term Care Staff
According to the song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but for some it is not necessarily true of the holiday season. The holidays present a number of challenges for many – never enough time, multiple food requests, family pressures, scheduling, and of course cleaning, shopping and cooking. Kicking off the holiday seasonContinue reading “Thanksgiving: A Time to Offer Appreciation for Long-Term Care Staff”
Dementia Best Practice Recommendations Focus on Person-Centered Care, Regulatory Compliance and Staff Retention
The National Alzheimer’s Association’s updated their best practice recommendations for person-centered dementia care in 2018 and for the first time included workforce (staff) as a separate and important component/area of concentration. The workforce recommendations, released in the 2018 Dementia Care Practice Recommendations, were created to address person-centered care and mechanisms for the development of aContinue reading “Dementia Best Practice Recommendations Focus on Person-Centered Care, Regulatory Compliance and Staff Retention”
Strategies to Decrease New Hire Turnover in Long-Term Care
In a recent discussion, an Administrator asked about hiring and the rapid turnover often seen in long-term care. Some suggested it was normal, just part of the business and nothing could be done. I say not so! Selecting staff is a process that requires careful attention and a consistent plan. If you are simply fillingContinue reading “Strategies to Decrease New Hire Turnover in Long-Term Care”
Staff Turnover, Person-Centered Care and Regulations
Following my recent article on person-centered care (PCC) regulations, a question asked on my thoughts on the challenges of providing PCC considering the staffing challenges facing the industry. There is no doubt that PCC is much more easily provided when there is a sufficient number of consistent staff. PCC is at its core relationship based,Continue reading “Staff Turnover, Person-Centered Care and Regulations”
Emphasis on Person-Centered Care Citations is Underway
Person-centered care is a well-established philosophy of care incorporating the needs and desires of each person. Providing person-centered care is dependent upon “knowing the person” as a unique, one-of-a-kind individual. This philosophy is not new and should not be a foreign concept for anyone working in healthcare, particularly long-term care. Elements were addressed as farContinue reading “Emphasis on Person-Centered Care Citations is Underway”
Delightful or Dreadful? Holidays for Long-Term Care Leadership
I’ve said it before, and believe it is worth repeating. Holidays can present a unique challenge for long-term care leadership teams. As the Fourth of July holiday is approaching, the country prepares for celebrations, picnics, cookouts, and fun with family and friends. As a long-term care leader, are you exited for the celebration, or areContinue reading “Delightful or Dreadful? Holidays for Long-Term Care Leadership”
Ongoing Education, Communication a Must for Long-Term Care
Establishing a routine, ongoing mechanism for learning and communication serves many purposes in all long-term care environments, including assisted living. Such a program addresses many of the desires employees have indicated are important in the workplace for decades, and at the same time ensures regulatory compliance. Value, Respect and Appreciation Employees indicate a desire forContinue reading “Ongoing Education, Communication a Must for Long-Term Care”
Dementia Care Expertise for Health Care Providers 