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Video Surveillance in Senior Living

WEBSummary. Video surveillance in senior living facilities is a controversial topic. This technology may help improve patient safety and security but also raises concerns about …

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Caring for Tracheostomy Patients at Home Glatfelter Healthcare …

WEBTraining of caregivers, and verification of their competency in special procedures such as tracheostomy care, is a first step in minimizing the risk of complications. Developing an …

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Motorized Wheelchairs and Scooters in Senior Living Facilities

WEBSafety Rules. Motorized devices are not to be operated at a speed that is faster than ambulatory residents walking in the immediate area, generally less than two miles per …

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Incident Reporting

WEBThe incident reporting system may serve to: Improve the management of patient care by assuring appropriate and immediate intervention occurs and corrective measures are …

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Patient/Family Expectations and the Effect on a Healthcare …

WEBIt has long been speculated that a patient’s (or their family’s) disappointment with the care they receive in the healthcare system is a key driver for complaints and sometimes even …

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Wearable Devices in Healthcare Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEBThe increased use of wearable devices continues to soar as a wide range of industries benefit from this rapidly evolving technology. Wearable devices have noticeably gained …

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Cybersecurity Considerations for Telehealth Services

WEBCybersecurity Considerations for Telehealth Services. As defined by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA, 2017), telehealth is “the use of electronic information …

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10 Components to Consider for Healthcare Organization Safety …

WEBWorkplace injuries affect the entire organization, not just the injured person. A severe injury may leave an employee out of work, affecting their income and family.

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Professional Boundaries Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEBProfessional boundaries can be thought of as the spaces between the caregiver’s power and the patient’s vulnerability. Establishing and maintaining professional boundaries …

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Glatfelter Healthcare We care for the caregiver

WEBWelcome to Glatfelter. Insurance protection and risk management specialized for hospice, home healthcare agencies, continuing care retirement communities, senior apartments, …

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Glatfelter Healthcare We care for the caregiver

WEBOur difference is a simple but important one: our associates focus on healthcare and caregiving organizations. Our in-house claims administrators, underwriters and risk …

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Best Practices for Resident Smoking & Oxygen Safety

WEBMaintain a clear uncluttered evacuation route in the event of an emergency. Alert local fire rescue and the utility company of oxygen use to expedite power restoration should an …

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Legionella Risk in Healthcare Facilities

WEBApproximately 6,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease (LD) were reported in the United States in 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 76% of these …

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Glatfelter Healthcare We care for the caregiver

WEBIndustry-focused insurance solutions for healthcare organizations. Provide superior care for your caregiving clients by offering Glatfelter’s broad range of insurance products …

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Adult Day Care Safety Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEBAdult day care is often all-inclusive care provided to an elderly population aged 55 and older. The services provided by this program may include primary and specialty medical …

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Bed Rail Safety Considerations Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEB4. Between the rail, at the ends of the rail. 5. Between split bed rails. 6. Between the end of the rail and the side edge of the head or foot board. 7. Between the head or foot board …

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Managing Contracts for Healthcare Organizations

WEBDownload PDF. Managing Contracts for Healthcare Organizations. It is important for healthcare organizations to have written contracts in place whenever doing business …

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Vehicle Fleet Risk Control for Home Healthcare Organizations

WEBFleet safety is an essential risk control element for organizations that own or leases vehicles and for those that allow employees to use personal vehicles on organization business. …

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Wandering Patients, Elopement Prevention and Response

WEBElopement is defined by the National Institute for Elopement Prevention and resolution as, “When a patient or resident who is cognitively, physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or …

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