Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Homes
The First Nursing Homes to Embrace Artificial Intelligence Will Set the Standard Every decade reshapes long-term care.- In the 2000s, it was electronic charting.- In the 2010s, it was public...
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Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Homes
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Are You Paying the Vendor Loyalty Tax?Are You Paying the Vendor Loyalty Tax?
Loyalty should pay off.In relationships. In business. And especially in procurement.The best vendor relationships save you time, reduce headaches, and make your job easier.They know your ordering patterns, anticipate your...
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3 Moves Smart Operators Are Making Before July’s Care Compare Changes3 Moves Smart Operators Are Making Before July’s Care Compare Changes
🔄 What’s Changing? ✅ 1. Inspection Rating Calculation (Effective July 30, 2025)CMS will now use only your two most recent standard surveys, not three, to calculate your health inspection rating.Why...
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When Cost Cutting Costs More
When Cost Cutting Costs More
Cutting costs feels responsible. It shows leadership is protecting the budget. But not all cuts are created equal — and some end up costing more than they save.Here are three...
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Why Your Voice Matters
Why Your Voice Matters
The Power of Facility Participation in Healthcare Organizations and Government Running a facility is overwhelming. Census, staffing, procurement, surveys — the daily fires never stop.So it’s no surprise that joining...
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When Staff Stop Pushing for Better
When Staff Stop Pushing for Better
Is ‘Good Enough’ Costing You Thousands? The Hidden Price of Comfortable Decisions Every facility leader knows their staff is working hard. They juggle resident care, surveys, admissions, and daily operations....
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What Families Really Notice When They Tour Your Facility
What Families Really Notice When They Tour Your Facility
“We offer great care… but sometimes we lose families on the first walk-through.”It’s something we hear from operators all the time.And it’s not always about staffing ratios or state surveys.Most...
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The Top 6 Things Nurses Need to Do Their Best WorkThe Top 6 Things Nurses Need to Do Their Best Work
In every skilled nursing facility, nurses are the constant.They don’t just deliver care — they stabilize it.They’re triaging pain, answering families, mentoring aides, coordinating meds, documenting, and sometimes doing it...
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Summer 2025: 10 Low-Lift Activities That Boost Resident Satisfaction in Long-Term CareSummer 2025: 10 Low-Lift Activities That Boost Resident Satisfaction in Long-Term Care
☀️ Welcome Summer With Joy — And Purpose Summer’s here — and for long-term care facilities, it’s more than just a season. It’s a golden opportunity to bring warmth, energy,...
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How to Evaluate a New Vendor Without Wasting Time
How to Evaluate a New Vendor Without Wasting Time
You’re 30 seconds into a sales pitch you didn’t ask for.You’re polite — but already thinking about how to end the call. Sound familiar? Every facility leader has been there.You’re...
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Beyond Clean: Why Environmental Services Can Make or Break Your BrandBeyond Clean: Why Environmental Services Can Make or Break Your Brand
Environmental Services doesn’t always get a spotlight — but it probably should. In a 2023 survey by NRC Health, cleanliness was the #1 factor tied to a positive family tour...
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How to Show Procurement Wins — Even Without a ScoreboardHow to Show Procurement Wins — Even Without a Scoreboard
Procurement professionals are often the unsung heroes of healthcare operations. While finance teams track budgets and clinical staff focus on patient care, procurement ensures that every purchase is timely, cost-effective,...
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6 Cost-Saving Tips Every Healthcare Purchaser Should Know
6 Cost-Saving Tips Every Healthcare Purchaser Should Know
In today’s healthcare environment, every dollar counts — but cost-cutting doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality. The best procurement teams are achieving meaningful savings simply by adjusting their processes,...
