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Mental Health a Widespread and Ongoing Issue in Health Workers

WEBThe report found key differences in reported symptoms from 2018 to 2022. In 2018, health workers reported experiencing 3.3 days of poor mental health during …

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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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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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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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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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4 Strategies to Help Families Plan for End-of-Life Care

WEBEnd of life housing options. Legal help for end-of-life healthcare directives, wills, and healthcare directives. Financial planners. Hospice services. Spiritual clergy …

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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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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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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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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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Successful implementation

WEBAdopting technology in a long-term care community requires treating it as a strategic asset. Strategic assets require well-thought-out plans and implementation …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Relias Learning acquires healthcare training companies

WEBRelias Learning is adding to its course load. The online healthcare training and education company has acquired Swank HealthCare and AHC Media. Swank …

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Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans for Senior Care Facilities

WEBHow to protect your staff and residents in case of fire. In the small hours of September 25, 2003, a fire broke out on the second floor of the NHC Healthcare Center …

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Implementing family-style dining

WEBFamily-style dining is one great serving style out of many that can accomplish this. Its success requires an interdisciplinary team and careful consideration …

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