Covid-19 had long-term, lasting effects on nursing homes and assisted living facilities. While it had effects on many obvious things, including safety protocols, social distancing problem solving, and many other short-term fixes, it also had many other ripple effects. A few of the less obvious ripple effects include improved communication for crises, improved infection prevention,…

Caregivers are the backbone and most vital element in short-term and long-term care facilities. Hiring and maintaining compassionate, competent, and well-trained staff is imperative in each skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation center or facility. Caregivers in an elderly living facility include housekeepers, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietary specialists, recreation and activity specialists, social…

Through the last year and a half, as we have fought through Covid-19, the importance of having a positive company culture has been driven home at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Through the pandemic, areas of “company culture” that needed improvement became more apparent, and staff went to work to fix it!   Culture and environment…