Sponsor Spotlight: JCH Consulting Group

JCH Consulting Group will be an exhibitor at our Third Annual Small Provider Conference” on July 17-18, 2008 at Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, CA. I would like to share additional information about their company.

How To Avoid Citations & Improve Resident Care

Recently the California Department of Social Services put out a new quarterly Adult and Senior Care update. All of our Advanced Healthcare Studies, LLC update service participants should have already received this update. One topic that was posted in this release was “How to Avoid Citations and Improve Resident Care.”

Resident Weight Loss

For providers caring for the elderly, weight loss can sometimes be a concern.  This is particularly true for dementia care providers.  Should a resident experience weight loss, the community has a responsibility to take action.

Presenter Spotlight: Steve Schmidt, Marketing with Care

Steve Schmidt, President of Marketing with Care, will be a presenter at our Third Annual Small Provider Conference on July 17-18, 2008 at Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, CA. I would like to share additional information about their company and products.

NCAL Unveils “Guiding Principles” for Assisted Living Communities

Last week the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) released a set of “Guiding Principles” designed to assist providers in improving disclosure, services, and care.

Bedrails and Falling Out of Bed

We had a comment on the blog about falling out of bed.  When a resident is a risk for falling out of bed, our most common alternative is to use a Hi-Lo type bed.

Sponsor Spotlight: Stanley Senior Technologies

Last Friday, March 14th, we held a successful Dementia Care Intensive in Pala, CA. First off, I would like to express my appreciation to all of our event sponsors. Without our sponsors many events would not be possible.

Accountability

When working as a professional, you are held accountable for meeting the requirements of your job description. Resident safety and well-being are entrusted to you.

Top 10 Employer Mistakes

The California Chamber of Commerce has listed on its website the “Top 10 Things Employers Do to Get Sued.”  Scan the list below to make sure you are not committing one of these common employer mistakes.

Out of Town Conferences

Have you ever been interested in a conference that Community Education, LLC is hosting, but the thought of getting to that location is to overwhelming? Below are some travel tips that may help make your travel experience more pleasurable.