Conquer Complex LTC Staffing Challenges with Specialized Scheduling
Learn how a specialized scheduling platform — purpose built for long-term care — can help you to reduce labor costs, ensure compliance, enhance resident care, and build a more resilient workforce.
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Financial Lifeline: Nursing Homes Get Funding Surge Amid Rising Scrutiny and Penalties
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on July 31 that nursing homes will see a 4.2% Medicare Part A pay raise in fiscal year 2025.
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Embracing Health Tech in Long-Term Care: A Strategic Approach to Future-Proofing Patient Care
Discover how integrating tech solutions in long-term care enhances safety, streamlines operations, and improves patient care. Embrace health tech planning with Smartlinx.
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CMS Issues Guidance on Minimum Staffing Requirements in Nursing Homes
Learn about CMS's new guidance on nursing home staffing requirements. Get insights on facility assessments, compliance, resident care, and preparation for the August 2024 deadline.
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How to Fill Nursing Worker Openings with Your Staff on Vacation
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Manage nursing staff shortages during summer vacations with proactive planning, per diem staff, float pools, incentives, and staffing agencies. Discover how Smartlinx can help
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AHCA Files Lawsuit Against Nursing Home Staffing Rule
AHCA submits lawsuit to dismiss 2024 Nursing Home Staffing Rule
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Celebrating and Supporting Nurses: How to Prevent Burnout and Improve Retention in Long-Term Care
Keyways to celebrate and support nurses, making sure they have the resources they need to succeed. Learn the strategies and tools in place you can reduce turnover and increase nurse staff retention.
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Unpacking the Federal Skilled Nursing Staffing Mandate
Explore the implications of changes from the latest Federal Skilled Nursing Staffing Mandate stipulates and insights from the American Healthcare Association’s recent reports.
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Impact and Strategies: Navigating the CMS Staffing Mandate for Your LTC Facility
Confused about the CMS staffing mandate? This comprehensive guide breaks it down for LTC facility managers, offering insights, strategies, and resources to navigate the new requirements.
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Nationwide Disruption: Repercussions of the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Discover the ongoing fallout from the Change Healthcare cyberattack with nationwide ramifications andearn about the administrative hurdles, strain on healthcare providers, and patient concerns.
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Mastering the Art of Staffing: A Guide to Achieving Ideal ALF & SNF Staffing Ratios in 2024
Learn how to strike the ideal balance between resident care, staff satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness with expert insights on staffing trends and best practices for ALF and SNF facilities.
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How AI and Machine Learning Will Shape the Future of Resident Care
In this blog, we explore the benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence and machine learning within the long-term care industry.
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A Comprehensive Guide to 2024 PBJ Reporting in Long-Term Care
In this 2024 guide to Payroll Based Journal reporting we cover new PBJ reporting rules, changes, and updates for long term care providers.
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Revolutionizing Healthcare Staff Management: Unveiling the Best Nurse Scheduling App
Learn about key features for what makes the best nurse scheduling app and how Smartlinx offers these features.
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Three Workforce Management Strategies in Senior Living Heading into 2024
Don't let trending challenges in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities become an issue. Use these strategies to prevent road-blocks in workforce management in 2024.
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Navigating Long-Term Care Staffing Challenges: Insights from Marina Aslanyan and Melissa Powell
In long-term care and post-acute healthcare, persistent staffing shortages have posed an enduring challenge, exacerbated by new staffing mandates. Discover how to combat this with tech automation.
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Guide to Recruiting the Best Senior Care Staff
As a facility manager, you want skilled nurses on your senior care team. Here's how to attract, recruit, and retain top talent at your nursing facility.
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2023 PBJ Reporting Rules and Requirements
All long-term care facilities are required to comply with payroll-based journal reporting standards. Learn about PBJ rules, changes, and updates for 2023.
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How to Reduce Staff Turnover in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Nurse turnover has been affecting healthcare organizations and facilities for years. Learn how to be proactive about retaining your skilled nursing staff.
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5 Ways to Proactively Prevent Understaffing
Understaffing is a critical challenge in the health care industry. Proactively prevent understaffing challenges with Smartlinx Solutions today!
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