The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched its enhanced Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System a few weeks ago, and it’s set to be a game-changer for the healthcare industry. The rating system will now include weekend staffing...
It’s that time of year again — time for businesses around the nation to start their open enrollment periods for benefits. As the world continues to change after the pandemic, healthcare employers need to consider how they will keep up...
You thought you’d done everything right. You lost a few employees, so you began the recruitment process again. You posted engaging job listings for caretaker shifts, received several applications, contacted potential candidates, and conducted promising interviews. You picked your ideal...
As the sun begins to go down earlier and temperatures cool off, many employees have a hard time getting back into the swing of work. After all, summer brings the connotation of fun and relaxation even in the workforce. So...
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, many businesses were disrupted, and some were forced to shut down. To allow employers to maintain their workforce on payroll, Congress introduced the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Along with the Paycheck Protection Program...
HR onboarding involves integrating a new employee with your company’s culture, as well as providing them with the information and tools they need to succeed in their position. Onboarding is vitally important to the success of a company, but it...
Medicaid is the primary source of healthcare financing for states, allowing them to provide medical services and long term care to their low-income residents. While participation in this program is voluntary, all the U.S. states are participants. However, different states...
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated a pre-existing healthcare staffing crisis. Three years later, the problem isn’t getting much better. Healthcare facilities — from nursing homes to hospitals — are critically understaffed. Staffing shortages have cost healthcare agencies an estimated $24 billion...
Everyone knows that HR is a crucial part of any company, especially in the healthcare field. HR plays a multi-faceted role that is vital to company success. In fact, HR has the power to completely transform a nursing home business....
