What Does Ascent Look For in a New Hire
In the dynamic field of skilled nursing, Ascent Healthcare seeks professionals who embody specific qualities to enhance patient care and team collaboration.
What is Skilled Nursing?
What is Skilled Nursing? Learn about skilled nursing care, when it’s needed, options available, and how Ascent Healthcare excels in providing quality post-acute services.
The Crisis with Mental Health in Skilled Nursing Facilities
The mental health crisis in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) is a growing concern. Up to 85% of residents have some form of mental or behavioral health diagnosis, highlighting a critical need for specialized care and support.
Work Life Balance at Ascent
Ascent Healthcare’s company culture supports its healthcare providers’ professional and personal lives. In this video, Alisa Gifford, a Physician Assistant at Ascent Healthcare, shares her insights on the company’s commendable work-life balance initiatives. She highlights how Ascent’s company culture stands out, ensuring team members can find balance and satisfaction in their work and home environments. […]
Ascending Newsletter Q2, 2024
Ascending community newsletter Q2, 2024. What’s new? New partners and team members! Upcoming SNF/ALF/MC educational opportunities.
Ascending Newsletter Q1, 2024
Check out the Ascent newsletter for quarter 1, 2024. Provider highlights, Employee spotlights, IPA imvolvment, OGS sponsor, and more.
Ascending Newsletter Q3, 2023
Ascending community newsletter Q3, 2024. Big thanks to our partnerships! Portland IPA involvement. Celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care week.
What is a Medical Director vs an Attending Physician in Skilled Nursing Facilities?
In the complex world of skilled nursing facility care, two pivotal roles ensure the delivery of quality healthcare: the Attending Provider and the Medical Director. Though they often collaborate, their responsibilities and impacts on skilled nursing facility resident care are distinct. Let’s review the individual roles, how they affect skilled nursing facility care and what […]
SNFist’s Antibiotic Stewardship: Combating Resistance
The Growing Threat of Resistance Antibiotic resistance represents one of our most significant public health challenges. When bacteria develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to eliminate them, we face a situation where common infections and minor injuries can once again become deadly. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared antibiotic resistance a top global public […]
The SNFist’s Role in Preventing Avoidable Rehospitalizations
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare within skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), a specialized role is emerging as pivotal in enhancing the quality of care for elderly residents while reducing unnecessary hospital visits. SNFists possess a deep understanding of geriatrics, post-acute and complex medical care, are well-versed in skilled nursing facility regulations, and are adept at […]