Strategies for improving medication management in LTC, Part 2
By
Dorris Yee
Sep 07, 2016
In my last blog, we identified room for improvement in reducing the number of preventable adverse drug events in the LTC setting
Positioning yourself for career advancement and growth
By
Kendra Nicastro
Apr 13, 2018
Is it time to take the next step up in your professional life? If so, you may have to look critically at yourself before you look at the job boards.
Stay dry to stop mosquitoes this summer
By
Greg Baumann
Aug 15, 2013
Not only has summer brought along its signature heat, but the season also has dumped heavy rainfall in many regions across the country. The resulting weather has been good news for mosquitoes, –...
Seven best practices for managing service creep
Jan 08, 2016
As senior living communities focus on becoming more resident choice focused, providers have come to recognize the challenge of service creep.
Insurance needs are specific
By
Julie Friedly
Dec 11, 2015
Insurance needs often vary across industries. While most businesses need property, liability, business vehicle and workers’ compensation insurance, the level of coverage, policy type and supplemental...
Triclosan hand soaps banned in healthcare: What should LTC facilities do next?
By
Megan DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
May 30, 2018
With a manufacturing cut-off date quickly approaching for soaps containing triclosan, long-term care facilities currently using them may be unsure of what to do next. Here are three steps they should take.
An emotional disconnect: Social threats in the workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
May 22, 2017
At its core, the act of hiring a person to perform a job is considered an economic transaction.
How to kick rodents to the curb in LTC
By
Chelle Hartzer
Nov 13, 2017
The weather is cooling down, and that means rodents are looking for their own long-term care facilities. Across the country, rats and mice are searching for warm places to spend the winter, and your long-term...
Lighting design tips for reducing glare
By
Michael Chotiner
Jul 29, 2016
Seniors need a lot more light to see well than younger people, but paradoxically, they’re more prone to experiencing bright lights as glaring.
The pitfalls of recruiting in long-term care
By
Gil Vazquez
Apr 15, 2016
Recruiting exceptional employees for long-term healthcare companies is a talent in itself. The senior care industry is unique because it requires a significant amount of trust and reliability.