Perspectives in Long Term Care American Health Care Association

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Zakiyo Jackson, nursing home administrator at Walter B. Crook Nursing Facility. Together they discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in long term care. They delve into the nuances of DEI at the leadership level, exploring challenges and strategies for enhancing inclusivity within organizations. From tackling obstacles with innovative approaches to fostering a more inclusive environment, this conversation offers valuable insights for leaders in the long-term care industry.
 
Perspectives in Long Term Care is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Teepa Snow, dementia care specialist and occupational therapist. They discuss the crucial support required for individuals experiencing brain change and the transformative journey of dementia care, common misconceptions surrounding dementia and the need for training and education among healthcare workers, the needed communication skills, and the future landscape of dementia care in the next 10 or 20 years.
 
Perspectives in Long Term Care is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Deb Bielek, the therapy, education, and programs resource with Ensign Services. They chat about the changing landscape of therapy services within long term care facilities, how these services touch so many different parts of senior care, how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Section GG affects therapy services, the importance of collaboration and teamwork among facility leadership, nursing staff and managed care case managers, and where the profession is headed in the next decade. 

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Stan Szpytek, president of Fire and Life Safety Inc., to discuss emergency preparedness in long term care facilities. They chat about lesser-known situations that long term care facilities need to prepare for, creating an all-hazards plan, the importance of communication, training, and common challenges facilities have when implementing emergency plans. 

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Jennifer Thompson, executive director at Lifespark Senior Living, to discuss technology and innovation in long term care facilities. They chat about the latest technology in electronic medical records, wearable technology, artificial intelligence and how it can be used in your community, virtual reality and its applications in caregiving, and the pros and cons of robots. 

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Glenn Van Ekeren, president at Vetter Health Services, to discuss leadership in long term care facilities. They chat about leadership principles, growth and development; company culture; identifying future leaders within an organization; and workforce challenges in long term care.