Blogs

Stay ahead of the curve with our latest blogs. Explore actionable strategies, thought leadership, and industry trends designed to help skilled nursing and long-term care providers tackle workforce challenges, improve family communication, and deliver exceptional care.

Blogs

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Consent Season is Coming. Are You Ready?

Aug 18, 2025

With flu and vaccine clinics on the horizon, long-term care teams face consent season. Learn how to streamline IPAC workflows, reduce paperwork, and stay compliant before the crunch begins./p>

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Why Phone Calls Are Hurting Efficiency in Long-Term Care

Aug 13, 2025

Discover why phone calls are slowing down long-term care teams and how communities can boost efficiency with smarter communication tools.

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How LTC Teams Can Reduce Complaints Before They Start

Aug 06, 2025

Discover proactive strategies long-term care teams can use to reduce family complaints and improve satisfaction by addressing communication gaps before they escalate.

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Evolving Expectations: Meet the New LTC Family

Jul 30, 2025

Discover how evolving family expectations are reshaping long-term care communication. Learn how LTC homes can embrace digital tools to improve transparency and trust.

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Why LTC Staff Spend 100 Hours a Month on Family Calls—and How to Fix It

Jul 16, 2025

Long-term care nurses spend over 100 hours a month on family communication. Discover why that's happening—and how homes can reclaim time without sacrificing transparency or trust.

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Reducing Staff Burnout Through Smart Communication

Jul 04, 2025

Explore how LTC can reduce staff burnout using smart tools like Engage⁺ to automate updates, reduce calls, and let nurses focus on care, not admin.

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Customizing Your Communication Platform for Optimal Family Engagement

Jun 23, 2025

Discover how customizable communication platforms like Evoke Health improve family engagement, streamline workflows, and support transparency in LTC.

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From Chaos to Calm: How Streamlined Communication Improves Staff Morale

Jun 11, 2025

Learn how streamlined communication improves staff morale in long-term care. Fewer calls mean more time for care.

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The Countdown Is Over: Navigating Compliance Under Ontario's Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021

Jun 06, 2025

Ontario's long-term care homes are now required to provide four hours of direct care per resident daily under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021. Discover how digital solutions like Engage+  support compliance and improve family engagement.

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Three Top Technologies Tackling LTPAC Workforce Shortages in 2025

Jun 01, 2025

Address workforce shortages in LTPAC with technology. Explore medication management, family portals, & staff scheduling solutions for 2025 & beyond.

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The Hidden Costs of Manual Communication in Long-Term Care

May 26, 2025

Discover the hidden costs of manual communication in long-term care—time wasted, errors, and staff burnout. Learn how Evoke Health can streamline processes and improve outcomes.

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The Critical Need for Improved Family Communication in LTPAC

May 15, 2025

Improve family communication in LTPAC & enhance care. Learn why it's essential for compliance, person-centered care, & increased occupancy.

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Why LTC Nurses Shouldn't Fear Sharing Health Information

May 05, 2025

LTC nurses fear sharing health information with PoAs and SDMs—but they shouldn't. Learn how transparency reduces workload, improves compliance, and builds trust.