TALA’s 2025 Annual Conference and Industry Expo
Amidst the bluebonnets at the Kalahari in Round Rock, Texas, the 2025 Annual TALA Conference and Industry Expo kicked off with a full day of engaging nursing sessions plus a senior leadership track, a new addition to this year’s event. That evening, the TALA Board of Directors invited provider members, industry partners, and speakers to a reception at the beautiful Kalahari event barn. The board reception had record turnout! Attendees mixed and mingled, connecting with new industry contacts and reconnecting with colleagues and friends while enjoying complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres, [...]
Peeling Back the Training Layers
Written by: Jennifer Rogers, TALA Workforce Committee Member, Director of Human Resources, Mustang Creek Estates Past & Present LearningWorkplace training has evolved dramatically over the centuries, reflecting broader societal changes, technological advancements, and shifts in organizational culture. In addition, we all learn by way of different means, whether it is visually, auditory, reading & writing, or by movement and hands-on. Sometimes these different methods of workplace training can also go in and out of style.Workplace training can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where apprenticeships were the primary skill development [...]
Study Results on the Profound Impact of Trauma on Caregivers
Have you ever taken a moment to truly consider the profound impact of trauma on our dedicated caregivers? In the insightful research study, "The Influence of Mental Health and Personal Wellbeing in the Workplace," KARE and the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) delve deep into this often-overlooked aspect of caregiving.[1] The study surveyed 1,142 long-term care professionals to better understand the current state of the care force’s wellbeing in the workplace. Results shed light on the micro-traumas that individuals in caregiving roles encounter daily, such as resident deaths [...]
TALA’s Workforce Survey Results Reveal the Heart of “Why” People Choose a Career in Senior Living
In July and August of 2024, TALA’s Workforce Development Committee conducted a survey distributed to TALAView subscribers. One hundred and three (103) individuals responded to the survey to share their stories. Below is a summary of what respondents expressed on “WHY” they choose a career in senior living. When asked, “How did you hear about jobs in Senior Living? “respondents were most referred by family or a friend, followed by an online job ad, then a loved one in senior living. The results show the value in internal referral opportunities, [...]
Ruling on the FTC Non-Compete Final Rule and Texas Guidance on Non-Competes by Richard Cheng
On August 20, 2024, in the Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, Judge Ada Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, struck down a final Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule to ban non-competition agreements asserting that the rule will not be enforced by the FTC or have the ban take into effect. The Texas district court’s decision setting aside the FTC rule makes it the first court to reach a final decision. What is the FTC Non-Competition Rule? The FTC non-competition final rule (the [...]
HHSC Reports Exceptionally Positive Results from a Quality of Assisted Living Study
In 2021 the Texas Legislature instructed the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to survey Assisted Living communities in the state of Texas and evaluate the quality care and services. The study was conducted in 2022 through a partnership between the HHSC and the University of Texas (UT) at Austin’s Center for Excellence in Aging Services and Long-term Care. Researchers conducted hundreds of on-site visits, interviewed staff, met with residents, and sent out hundreds of questionnaires with over 150 questions. The impact of the HHSC and UT Austin study is [...]