Leading by Example

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When the editors at McKnight’s Long-Term Care News asked Gilbert Guide to write a monthly column that would give their readers an insider’s look at the innovators and leaders in senior care, we were delighted. Quite frankly, it couldn’t be a better fit.

Since Gilbert Guide’s inception, we’ve emphasized the importance of quality in every aspect of senior care. We’re constantly meeting people and discovering organizations that blow us away with their dedication to excellence, and we’re thrilled to share our insights and findings with readers across the U.S.

Each month in the column, Gilbert Guide profiles a nursing home that surpasses expectations and sets an inspiring example for others in the industry. We also highlight superstars who excel in areas that span the spectrum of senior care—from food service and management to dementia care and interior design.

Find “Leading by Example” in McKnight’s Long-Term Care, or scroll down for a direct link to all articles.

An Introduction to Leading by Example
by John O’Connor, Vice President of McKnight’s Long-Term Care News

Leading By Example: Assembling a Cast of Stars
Excellence in Staff Management: Nineteenth Avenue Healthcare, San Francisco
October 2007

Leading by Example: Staffing up Yields Big Gains
Excellence in Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care (1): Jewish Home for the Aging, Los Angeles
November 2007

Leading by Example: Bathing, Eating in Comfort
Excellence in Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care (2): Jewish Home for the Aging, Los Angeles
December 2007

Leading by Example: There’s No Place Like Home
Excellence in Making Their SNF a Home: ManorCare on Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek
January 2008

Leading by Example: Happy Staff is Key to Quality
Excellence in Staff Morale & Support: St. Paul’s Towers, Oakland
February 2008

Leading by Example: A Recipe For Success
Excellence in Food Service (1): Conner-Williams Nursing Home, Ridley Park, PA
March 2008

Leading by Example: No Appetite? No Problem!
Excellence in Food Service (2): Conner-Williams Nursing Home, Ridley Park, PA
April 2008

Leading by Example: Growth in a Green House
Excellence in Innovation (1): Tabitha Health Care Services, Lincoln, NE
May 2008