TeamSTEPPS®: Closing the Communication Loop to Improve Care
Have you ever had a conversation with someone only to learn later they didn’t hear what you thought you said? Or they only heard part of the conversation? Most of us have been on...
TeamSTEPPS®: Huddles Are Powerful Beyond the Field
With playoff games ending and the Superbowl hype beginning, football is on the minds of many. While these games are entertainment to us, it’s all business for the players and coaches. Being successful as...
LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMASS Boston Newsletter Highlights Workforce
6 Practices for Today’s Workforce Challenges
Studying Colorado’s Direct Care Workforce
CNA Mentor Program Mentioned at Roundtables Last Week
There was much discussion about direct caregivers having a mentor program for new employees at the Roundtables last week. One of our members, Kansas Christian Home, mentioned using a New York-based Mentoring Training program...
Thanks For Participating in Careers in Aging Services Day
Careers in Aging Services Day was a hit in different parts of the state last week. High School and college students had the opportunity to learn about aging services and what jobs are available...
Careers in Aging Services Brochure Available to Be Co-Branded
LeadingAge Kansas developed a handy brochure for our Careers in Aging Services Day to hand out to students. We now have the ability to co-brand with your organization. If you would like to have your logo...
RN + LPN Pay Rates Increase in 2018
Hourly pay increased while turnover rates decreased in 2018 for nursing home RNs and LPNs, according to the 2018-2019 HCS Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report. The national study is published by Hospital &...
LeadingAge Develops Workplace Culture Assessment – Seeks Pilot Sites
LeadingAge National developed a survey to help organizations assess their workplace culture and would like to pilot it with approximately 8-10 organizations. They will use your candid feedback to shorten it and create a...
Low Nurse Staffing on the Weekend
Last month we reported information on weekend staffing numbers being tracked by CMS through PBJ data. Many questions arose from this information. LeadingAge NY, who prepared the report for us asked CMS for clarification...
Long-Term Care Workforce Issues: Practice Principles for Quality Dementia Care
This article is one in a series of articles in this supplement addressing best practice for quality dementia care. The Alzheimer’s Association, in revising their Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for 2017 has identified staff...
TeamSTEPPS®: Quality Handoffs Create Continuity
If you have ever watched a relay race you know the importance of a good handoff. When the handoff is poor, teams rarely still win the race. While a poor handoff doesn’t signal the...
DCF Heroes Relief Program
If you are an essential worker who requires childcare, Kansas is offering financial assistance to help your family during the pandemic.