The Operational Challenges of Working with Staffing Agencies in Senior Living and Skilled Nursing

The Operational Challenges of Working with Staffing Agencies in Senior Living and Skilled Nursing

The purpose of this article is to summarize our experience working with staffing agencies and why we determined that something needed to change.  We understand the important role that staffing agencies play in both senior living and skilled nursing. That being said, truly believed there had to be a better…
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Bloomtrak 2024: Navigating the New Norm in Senior Living Staffing and Financial Efficiency

Bloomtrak 2024: Navigating the New Norm in Senior Living Staffing and Financial Efficiency

In the wake of staffing shortages and financial constraints, senior living communities are increasingly turning to innovative solutions like Bloomtrak’s ShiftTrak and SpendTrak modules to navigate the complex landscape of 2024 and beyond. Here’s how these modules are redefining efficiency and care in an era marked by operational challenges. Staffing…
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Five valued reasons why ShifTrak is helping senior living communities fight the agency boom and the threat of admission restrictions.

Five valued reasons why ShifTrak is helping senior living communities fight the agency boom and the threat of admission restrictions.

Here’s how Bloomtrak’s new module, ShiftTrak, can be of value to all senior living communities: Streamlines Scheduling: ShiftTrak can mitigate the challenge of staffing shortages by automating and optimizing the scheduling process, reducing the need for costly agency staff and enabling communities to efficiently manage their workforce. Real-Time Staffing Adjustments:…
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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Efficiency and Savings in Senior Living Communities

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Efficiency and Savings in Senior Living Communities

In the realm of senior living communities, the integration of innovative technologies is not just a trend but a necessity. Amidst the challenges of staffing shortages and increasing operational costs, Bloomtrak emerges as a beacon of efficiency and savings. Through its two pivotal modules, ShiftTrak and SpendTrak, Bloomtrak offers a…
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Embracing the Cloud: The Benefits of Using a Cloud-Based Expense Management Platform over Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

Embracing the Cloud: The Benefits of Using a Cloud-Based Expense Management Platform over Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

Expense management is a critical aspect of running any business efficiently. Traditionally, many organizations relied on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to track and manage expenses. However, with the advent of cloud-based expense management platforms, businesses now have a more streamlined and sophisticated solution at their disposal. In this blog post, we…
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The Power of Bottom-Up Budgeting: Why it Outshines Top-Down Approaches

The Power of Bottom-Up Budgeting: Why it Outshines Top-Down Approaches

Budgeting is a fundamental aspect of financial planning for any organization, and choosing the rightbudgeting approach can significantly impact its success. While top-down budgeting has been atraditional method used by many organizations, a more inclusive and dynamic approach, known asbottom-up budgeting, is gaining popularity. In this article, we will explore…
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Managing a Departmental Budget: Best Practices for Success

Managing a Departmental Budget: Best Practices for Success

As a departmental manager, one of your critical responsibilities is managing the budget. A well-managedbudget ensures the smooth functioning of the department, maximizes resources and fosters long-termsuccess. To help you navigate this crucial aspect of your role, we’ve compiled a list of best practices formanaging a departmental budget effectively. By…
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Pressures mount for staffing agencies accused of price gouging long-term care operators

Pressures mount for staffing agencies accused of price gouging long-term care operators

While senior living and other long-term care leaders are being joined by other healthcare groups, and even members of Congress, to call for federal action against price-gouging by temporary staffing agencies, some states are making their own moves to cap rates and increase oversight. In Pennsylvania, Rep. Tim Bonner has introduced HB 2293 to…
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77% of Assisted Living Providers Say Staffing Crisis Getting Worse

77% of Assisted Living Providers Say Staffing Crisis Getting Worse

It’s no secret that staffing challenges have long plagued the senior living industry, but a new survey shows many operators believe those headwinds have intensified in recent months. More than three quarters of assisted living providers — 77% — said their overall workforce situation has gotten “much worse” or “somewhat…
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Long-term care workforce challenges remain at ‘crisis’ level

Long-term care workforce challenges remain at ‘crisis’ level

Federal jobs data show that long-term care workforce challenges remain at a ‘crisis’ level, according to the industry. A 6.7% decline in the assisted living workforce reflects a loss of 31,200 caregivers — from 463,100 employees in February 2020 to 431,900 in January 2022, according to the American Health Care…
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