McKnight's April 2, 2020
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News asked nursing home leaders what they were doing to “help keep spirits up” during the coronavirus pandemic and, boy, did they tell us.
Nearly 500 providers, in fact, opened up to share what their favorite coping mechanisms are. We share the results with you here.
The most popular answers culled from the McKnight’s COVID-19 flash survey last weekend involved free food for staff, dress-up or theme days, flexible work hours, and increased communication with staff members.
Providers also opened up about hundreds of customized approaches aimed at keeping staff and residents’ morale up. Social distancing and isolation mandates have strained both residents and workers since a state of emergency was declared March 13. With no foreseeable...