Why High-Performing Nursing Homes Miss Out on Referrals: Navigating the Overwhelming Data Landscape
In today’s data-driven healthcare environment, high-performing nursing homes often find themselves at a surprising disadvantage: despite their excellence in care, they miss out on crucial referrals. The culprit? An overwhelming sea of data. Healthcare providers and referral networks now rely heavily on metrics and analytics to make informed decisions. However, this data deluge can obscure […]
Addressing the CNA and MA Shortage Crisis: A Call to Action for Healthcare Facilities
In the healthcare industry, the shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Medication Aides (MAs) is more than just a staffing issue—it’s a crisis impacting patient care, the well-being of healthcare staff, and the confidence of patient families. This shortage has profound implications, creating ripple effects that strain the entire healthcare system, leading to increased […]
‘Strong evidence’ more immigrant caregivers improve nursing home quality: researchers
Original article published by Jessica R. Towhey at mcknights.com. Better federal policies to increase the number of immigrants working in nursing homes could help providers get over the hump in meeting expected new staffing requirements, new research shows. But investigators also cautioned against allowing an influx of immigrants to unintentionally harm the odds of hiring […]