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The importance of leadership in creating good deaths in LTC
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The importance of leadership in creating good deaths in LTC In one of the more disturbing encounters I’ve had in long-term care — in a 5-Star...
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To reduce burnout and turnover, improve family-staff relationships
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: To reduce burnout and turnover, improve family-staff relationships Earlier this month, I took some much-needed time off to go on a cruise. I...
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Enhancing organizational communication improves outcomes, reduces adverse...
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Enhancing organizational communication improves outcomes, reduces adverse incidents McKnight’s Long-Term Care News frequently notes stories...
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Dr. El’s ‘Quality of Life’ star ratings are the way to go
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Dr. El’s ‘Quality of Life’ star ratings are the way to go The Nursing Home Compare star rating system assesses quality of care based on...
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The sounds of LTC
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The sounds of LTC Observing the customary cacophony at the nursing station, I’d estimate that so-called “alarm fatigue” contributes to more...
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Healthcare changes that burn me out — and burn me up
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Healthcare changes that burn me out — and burn me up I was recently required to take an online training module on burnout for physicians and...
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A gift from LTC families
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: A gift from LTC families A study of interactions between families and healthcare providers published in the BMJ this month sparked my...
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How to quit like a shrink
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: How to quit like a shrink Employees leave their positions for many reasons — organizational restructuring, family needs, a better offer — and...
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12 steps to starting a new job with serenity
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: 12 steps to starting a new job with serenity In my last column, “How to quit like a shrink,” I outlined ways to exit a nursing home that...
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The added value of social workers and psychosocial services
The top recommendation in the April 9 McKnight’s article “Researchers share 6 tips to improve nursing home care for blacks and Latinos” was to include a social worker on staff in the facility. “Great,”...
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