Join Dr. El Thursday, August 4th at 2pm Eastern Time (1pm Central Time) for a FREE Webinar on 5 Ways to Encourage Teamwork in Your LTC Facility sponsored by EmLogis To register: visit EmLogis Events Aunt Sylvia at the nursing station, discussing teamwork: Click here or view below: http://youtu.be/7KTqBbjaJro About the Webinar: How … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: What if psychologists ruled the (LTC) world… In the medically focused setting of long-term care, psychologists are mindful of the emotional environment. While most psychologists almost exclusively address the mental health of the residents due to the current reimbursement system, we’re also aware of the interactions … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Preventing burnout in long-term care In my recent post, “Stuff I won’t do for residents and why your staff shouldn’t either,” I wrote about the need for individual workers to set appropriate boundaries around caregiving in order to retain the ability to give without burning out. … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The psychology behind good customer service (and why it’s more important than you think) At the front desk, the workers were having an argument. Some residents watched the proceedings with interest and others with expressions of alarm. A waiting family member shifted from one leg … Read more
Join Dr. El Wednesday, June 4th at 2pm Eastern Time (1pm Central Time) for a FREE Webinar on Creating a successful employee recognition program sponsored by EmLogis To register: visit EmLogis Events
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Implementing an employee recognition program: Tips for success One of my recent posts, Employee recognition programs: What works, focused on the benefits of recognition and key points in choosing a recognition program. Now I’d like to address how to implement your chosen employee recognition program so … Read more
Join Dr. El Thursday, May 8th at 2pm Eastern Time (1pm Central Time) for a FREE Webinar on Reducing Turnover in LTC sponsored by EmLogis To register: visit EmLogis Events
Join Dr. El this Thursday in Connecticut! The Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities is sponsoring a talk on Meeting the Needs of Younger Residents Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at 9am at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell, CT For more information and to register: CAHCF.org
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: The Eldercare Method: Using psychology for positive outcomes I watched with dismay as the nurse abruptly moved a table in front of a confused and agitated resident trying to leave the dining room. “Sit down!” she told him in a stern voice. “Dinner will be here … Read more
Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: I finally visit a Green House (and it blows my mind!) In my last post, I discussed culture change and its positive impact on the mental health of the residents, particularly at Eden Alternative facilities. I recently also had the opportunity to tour a Green House, which I’d … Read more