The Art of Delegation for the Director of Nursing Services: Safe Practices and Strategies to Overcome Common Challenges

Blog / DNS / Leadership and Management

The role of the director of nursing services (DNS) in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) can be stressful due to the number of competing priorities in each day. Delegation, when done properly, can help relieve some stressors while ensuring tasks are completed. In contrast, failure to delegate can lead to …

The Exit of the CNA: Mandate or Me—What Now?

Article / CNA / COVID-19 / DNS / NAC

With the introduction of the vaccine mandate for nursing home employees, many organizational leaders fear staff, especially certified nursing assistants (CNAs), will quit rather than get the vaccine. This week, several industry experts have voiced concerns about the potential for a mass exit of CNAs, questioning how facilities can continue …