Contract review allows you to evaluate potential risk exposures and ensure that you limit your liability when working with third parties.
Best practices for volunteer services
By
Betty Norman
Apr 13, 2016
Annual evaluation of volunteers is important from a risk control perspective.
Social media: A risk analysis
By
Betty Norman
Dec 23, 2015
In lieu of disturbing stories about applications such as Snapchat, it’s a good time to review best practices.
Understanding incident reporting
By
Betty Norman
Oct 28, 2015
An incident is generally defined as any happening that is not consistent with the routine care of a particular resident or an event that is not consistent with the routine operation of the organization.
The thick of hurricane season
By
Betty Norman
Jul 22, 2015
Hurricane season began in June but, historically, the biggest hurricane threat in the United States is from August through September.
Exploring passenger van safety
By
Betty Norman
Jun 03, 2015
Fifteen-passenger vans, which many senior living organizations use, are more likely to be involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash than any other type of vehicle.
Improving fleet and driver safety
By
Betty Norman
Feb 13, 2014
When you hear the word “fleet,” you might think of hundreds of school buses or thousands of trucks or vans. But organizations of all sizes own vehicles that help support their business operations....
Organizational issues to consider in disaster planning
By
Betty Norman
Mar 01, 2013
Just as Hurricane Katrina prompted discussion about emergency preparedness in 2005, Superstorm Sandy has re-ignited talks in the senior living communities about their ability to respond to disasters. When...
The importance of a smoking policy
By
Betty Norman
Oct 25, 2012
Resident smoking polices mean much more than cleaner air at long-term care facilities. As recent incidents demonstrate, having effective policies for residents – and making sure they are followed...