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Protecting Seniors in Your Care: The Hidden Dangers of Mold and …

WEBRita Kuhn, CSI, CDT, vice president of commercial sales at American Bath Group, explains that senior care residents are particularly vulnerable to the health risks …

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What the 2023 America’s Health Rankings Reveal About Senior …

WEBThe United Health Foundation has released its 2023 Senior Report, which provides an in-depth look at the health of older adults.This is the eleventh Senior Report …

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Wellness coaches help seniors not only survive, but thrive

WEBWhen seniors arrive at Orchard Cove, a coach measures their health and wellness in an hourlong, one-on-one session, assessing common problems for seniors, …

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SDOH Items on the MDS: Be Proactive to Avoid Staff—and …

WEBThe new social determinants of health (SDOH) items that are being added to the MDS effective Oct. 1, 2023, can be shocking to nurse assessment coordinators …

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9 new quality goals for nursing homes unveiled by initiative

WEBIn an effort to encourage nursing homes to collect and share data that may lead to uniform national standards and evidenced-based best practices, the Advancing …

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Designing Resident Safety Plans for Senior Care Facilities: Best …

WEBSafety and emergency preparation are central pillars of the senior care industry, and resident safety plans are essential preparation pieces that every facility. A …

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ABC’s of fire extinguisher use in healthcare

WEBP.A.S.S. stands for: Pull the safety pin on the lever (usually secured with a plastic “breakaway” tie). The pin is in place to prevent accidental discharge. Aim the …

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Video calls for nursing home residents

WEBMy hip 80-something mother-in-law uses Skype’s free video calls to view the family as she talks with them over the computer. I’d like to see video calls in nursing …

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Van Dyk Health Care expands primary care services

WEBVan Dyk Health Care is expanding its primary care operations.. The New Jersey-based owner and operator hired its first-ever nurse practitioner, Christina …

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Environmental Services’ role in infection control

WEBGary Dolan, CHESP, director of environmental services at The Village at Penn State, State College, Pa., and past-president of ASHES (now the Association for …

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Best Practices for Supporting Resident Emotional Wellness

WEBThe past few years have been especially trying for senior care residents, but even pre-pandemic, resident emotional wellness was a significant concern in senior care …

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Operating a sanitary and safe kitchen

WEBLPN, AS, discusses how a clean, organized kitchen promotes health and safety for residents and staff. For more information, phone (800) 247-2343 or visit …

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Understanding and Dealing With Resident Aggression

WEBFinally, dealing with an aggressive resident requires staff teamwork. The team must cooperate on many levels. When a resident is becoming agitated, several staff …

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Placement of mentally ill individuals in nursing homes: Today's …

WEBBehavioral health advocates in four states have filed litigation arguing that mentally ill individuals should not be placed in nursing homes and would be better …

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SPICES helps develop care plan

WEBSPICES was developed by Dr. Terry Fulmer in 1988 and was used in the Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders program, 3 which helps hospitals …

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The Newest Trends in Senior Care Facility Design

WEBThe senior care industry has undergone tremendous change recently, and while senior care operations may be reshaped and reimagined, the same is occurring to …

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Challenges Facing Senior Care in 2022

WEBJennifer Avila, Executive Director at Custom Home Care, LLC, agrees that labor shortages are a major challenge. In addition, she highlights occupancy challenges …

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MatrixCare joins data exchange collaborative

WEBMatrixCare, a leading provider of electronic health record (EHR) systems for long-term care, has become the first senior care EHR company to join the founding …

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Individual service plans: Assisted living’s key to quality care

WEBThe ISP (also known as a “care plan,” “plan of care,” “service program,” etc.) is a written or electronic document that describes resident care in each important life …

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How to Use Goals to Improve Resident Health and Happiness

WEBSetting goals can provide facilities with many benefits. Nena Hart, MSN RN, CHPN, RAC-CT, C-DONA, owner and executive consultant at Hart Healthcare …

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Plan for a tornado emergency

WEBIn fact, when a tornado watch is issued, these associates begin immediate safety preparations by removing glass and breakable items from surfaces, closing …

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