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Bridge the Gap between Management and Clinical Knowledge: The Power of Assisted Living Administrator Classes

At the same time, the National Center for Assisted Living says that an increasing number of states have begun to adopt new infection control and quality regulations. These changes, in addition to a growing demand for services, staffing shortages, and higher operational costs, present tough challenges for assisted living administrators and executives. There’s no quick fix to the ever-evolving complexities of assisted living management, but there is one thing administrators can do fairly easily to improve resident outcomes – deepen their understanding of clinical issues.

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Offering Assisted Living Classes is One Way to Attract Gen Z to Jobs in Assisted Living

The need for more people in direct care jobs continues to grow, and Gen Z, which in mid-2024 made of 18% of the workforce, can help meet that need. Upskilling and reskilling programs, which are a priority for Gen Z, will both attract and retain top talent from this generation. Digital-first assisted living classes, like courses offered by Senior Living U, can also support Gen Z’s desire for flexible work, which otherwise can be challenging in the world of hands-on, 24/7, direct care.

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How Assisted Living Employee Training Keeps Your Team Motivated in an Ever-Changing Workplace

Assisted living communities across the United States share one constant theme: change. Staffing turnover is high in the industry – as much as 42.1% on average in 2022 according to this article in McNight’s Senior Living. Residents move to different levels of care, or pass on, and regulations are revised frequently.

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The Importance of Training for Safe and Effective Pain Management in Palliative Care

In palliative care, effective pain management is essential for enhancing residents' quality of life. To achieve this goal, it is critical to ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary training to manage residents' pain safely and effectively. Comprehensive training in pain assessment, non-pharmacological interventions, medication management, and the role of communication are all important because each is a key part of the plan of care when implementing pain management in palliative care.

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The Importance of Training for Assisted Living Housekeeping Staff

For residents and their families who are spending retirement savings for assisted living, a well-maintained facility can instill confidence that the attention they receive will be quality care. In a competitive senior living market where a poor inspection report or resident review can mean losing prospects, this can be an important differentiator. In addition, regular, thorough cleaning reduces health and safety risks and makes the environment comfortable and welcoming. That’s why proper training for assisted living housekeeping staff is critical to delivering exceptional service.

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An Assisted Living Emergency Evacuation Plan for Crisis Management

A crisis requiring evacuation is every assisted living administrator’s nightmare. Life-threatening events like a fire or flooding are stressful enough without the complexities involved in evacuating medically-fragile seniors. Administrators must not only have a comprehensive assisted living emergency evacuation plan but must ensure that staff and residents are well prepared when a crisis occurs.

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