Constant policy changes with already excessive compliance in place have long been a source of burnout for nursing home staff. But for skilled nursing industry veteran, Lisa Chubb, chief nursing officer for Venza Care, creating a culture designed specifically to support staff, what she refers to as “putting your oxygen mask on first, ” has […]

As Cascadia Healthcare continues to expand its footprint and diversify its service lines, the company is doubling down on a decentralized, field-driven operating model that empowers individual facility leaders to make business decisions locally rather than from a corporate office. That philosophy has shaped everything from vendor relationships to growth strategy – and remains central […]

Breaking down siloes between the various services within the nursing home has long been a sought after proposition for quality care, but one that has been difficult to achieve. However, Kimberly Green, founder and CEO of Sage Integrated Health, is on a mission to do just that. Drawing on more than 30 years in the […]

Rising patient complexity – including psychiatric conditions – and ‘supercharged’ financial pressures are pushing skilled nursing operators to focus on leadership development and easing clinical burdens with clever fixes. “SNFs have always been vulnerable to payment pressures but they are supercharged right now. From Medicaid challenges to the decline of private-pay residents and ongoing managed […]