The Nursing Home Podcast Shmuel Septimus
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- Health & Fitness
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The nursing home administrator's best friend on the internet.
Being an LNHA has never been easy.
Covid has only made it even more challenging.
Let's do this together🎗.
This is where we interview and meet the leaders, innovators, and trendsetters in the nursing home industry. This is your go-to resource to gain practical solutions to everyday problems facing nursing home administrators.
Questions/Comments? Email me - shmuel@snfmarketing.com
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The DOs and DON'Ts of Nursing Home Marketing
In this episode of the Nursing Home Podcast, we explore the risk management side of marketing for healthcare facilities with Christina Woldrick, director of Risk Management at Friends Services Alliance. With over 30 years of experience, Christina shares insights from her transition from medical malpractice defense to healthcare risk management. We delve into the implications of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 on senior living communities and discuss common forms of discrimination and the concept of reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
We further discuss the risks concerning fair housing rules in marketing, the potential pitfalls in targeting particular groups, and the importance of educating staff and residents about their rights. Lastly, Christina emphasizes the importance of discussing and defining risk tolerance within the healthcare community to avoid potential legal issues.
Summary
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing choices and lending based on protected class status.
Senior living communities are considered housing providers and are subject to the Fair Housing Act.
Refusing admission or denying reasonable accommodations for disability can lead to litigation and monetary settlements.
Senior living communities must meet the essential requirements of tenancy, including paying rent on time, keeping the unit clean, and obeying community rules.
Reasonable accommodations should be provided to residents with disabilities to help them meet the essential requirements of tenancy.
There are parameters and rules surrounding reasonable accommodations, such as reviewing and signing off on scooter rules or having construction requirements for accessibility.
Failure to comply with the Fair Housing Act and provide reasonable accommodations can result in reputational damage and legal consequences.
"Providing reasonable accommodations is not only a legal requirement but also a moral obligation to ensure equal access and fair treatment for all residents."
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Staffing; The Biggest Pain Point for Nursing Homes
In a climate of constantly expanding work options for nurses, how do you keep your in-house staff from leaving?
Sara Well, founder and CEO of Dropstat, describes how the pandemic impacted retention of nursing staff and explains how her company is working with healthcare organizations to solve their in-house staffing shortages. -
Innovative Solutions to the Staffing Shortage in Healthcare
With the growing healthcare staffing shortage, many organizations can’t keep up with day-to-day patient outreach.
Eric Alvarez, Founder & CEO of Grapefruit Health, explains how his company is employing clinical students to alleviate these low acuity but highly necessary tasks. -
Retain Your Nursing Home Staff
Is it possible to keep your staff from leaving even if the facility down the street pays a dime more?
Erica Coleman, CEO of Clinton Area Care Center, states that creating an atmosphere of care and transparency will make staff want to stay and the only way to make this happen is through your own attitude and actions. -
Home Care VS Nursing Home
Thinking about home health care for you or your loved one but don't know how to get started?
Sam Gopinathan, CEO of New Wave Home Care, explains how home care works, how to pay for it with long term care insurance, and why it is important to seek out home care agencies over private caregivers. -
Start Your Own Healthcare Business
Do you want to start a senior care home but don't have the sufficient funds to invest in a multi-million dollar venture?
Lindsay Mclaughlin introduces the concept of residential assisted living homes and explains why they can be a good option for those who want a more personalized and hands-on experience in the senior care industry.
Customer Reviews
Great topics and guests
Shmuel does an incredible job with this podcast. The topics he chooses to discuss and the guests he brings on always provide insightful information. Looking forward to continuing to listen and learn!
Insightful Interviews!
This podcast is so practical and relevant for anyone who interacts with the nursing home industry. Especially appreciate the content related to staffing and recruiting.
The Administrator’s Companion
Great tidbits for the novice and experienced professional. I’m retired and still listen in to keep touch with developments in the business. Looking forward to seeing this podcast develop.