McKnight's June 30, 2024
I think I may have stumbled on the next big thing in long-term care: laser weeding.
Yes, you heard me right. Laser weeding. The possible uses for this innovative management tool are almost endless. But I can already hear you asking: What is O’Connor talking about?
Good question. Laser weeding is a relatively new invention, primarily used in agriculture. Basically, it’s a high-tech zapper some farmers are using to remove weeds from their fields.
But why should farmers have all the fun? Imagine if we could harness this cutting-edge technology to deal with some of the proverbial weeds in long-term care facilities. I’m talking about those pesky problems that tend to pop up uninvited and take root in the sector’s...