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With so many variables to consider, owning and running a nursing home can be challenging, making it hard to achieve high marks for quality. Operators can rise to the top by adopting the following best practices, as identified in the 2025 Best Nursing Homes ratings by U.S. News & World…

Join us for networking and learning with Oswald Architects & Engineers Risk Management and AXA XL Insurance. Holy Smokes – A Claim Case Study 2 AIA/CES LU | PDH | HSW Qualified Discipline: Architect & Structural Engineer Project Type: Church renovation and expansion: Poor coordination between the architect’s project manager…

An active shooter. A vehicle used as a weapon. These are words nobody wants to hear, but they are becoming more common. Owners, management and staff of senior care facilities must be vigilant and aware of the risk. Safeguarding all involved is paramount. Oswald’s Aging Services practice understands the needs…

As the senior care industry continues to evolve, many owner/operators are looking to grow market share or exit. The challenging environment has led to an unprecedented number of ownership changes. Occupancy issues, staffing challenges, regulatory burden and reimbursement uncertainty have created a vortex for dealmakers. Obviously, the key to a…

Water can be complex, especially when viewed from an insurance lens. In fact, 24% of all insurance claims are due to water damage, according to the journal Consumer Affairs. That may be why so many questions are raised when evaluating a claim for damage caused by water. Is there coverage?…

Is your company up to the challenge of attracting and retaining the top performers needed to drive your business? Recruiting and retention has taken on a “Game of Thrones” approach where the competition is fierce to land the right candidate, and health benefits are a large part of the equation.…

Insurance: We all know we need it, but if you don’t understand how the process works, you could be led astray. If you aren’t careful, you may even find yourself with extra work you hadn’t expected. A prime example of this extra work can come in the form of the…

No matter the product produced or the service provided, most business owners share the same greatest asset and largest investment—their employees. Attracting and retaining human capital is the desired result of considerable time and money spent on hiring, training, operating payroll and providing benefits. In addition to the many unforeseeable…

When considering assertiveness in the workplace, what are the actual parameters? What does it entail for women and why is it a topic of discussion? Oswald’s Women’s Leadership Council hosted Kelly Keefe, President & CEO at ERC, to share her insights on these questions and how they should apply to Oswald…

People of all generations are embracing social media: we want to interact with others, to know what they are doing and talking about. Today, dozens of social platforms and messenger applications promise us the ability to do this instantly. Research shows that people today spend up to two hours each…