Yahoo Jobs: Healthcare Employment Stays Strong
According to a report at Yahoo HotJobs, employment in the healthcare sector continued to grow in the early part of 2008, despite the downturn in the U.S. economy.
According to a report at Yahoo HotJobs, employment in the healthcare sector continued to grow in the early part of 2008, despite the downturn in the U.S. economy.
Aging Services of California is a public-interest association that advocates for quality senior living and care in the state among non-profit providers of aging services. They published the following “Agenda Alert” about water usage.
Effective and timely communication is a critical skill for any care provider. Whether communicating with residents, state regulators, or an upset family member, strong communication skills can create a comforting environment and help to prevent potential situations from escalating.
With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies’ “Tuesday Tips” will bring you a quick, helpful idea each week that can assist you in your operations related to regulatory compliance.
The National Center for Assisted Living’s newsletter, NCAL connections, published data in their June 13, 2008 edition on why a resident chooses or a family member selects a particular facility for care of their loved one.
The California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) recently issued a Special Immunization Schedule for 2008 to notify all child care providers and parents of a temporary change in child care immunization requirements. This advisory is in response to a nationwide shortage of the Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine. To view the entire document, click [...]
As the need for additional care and support increases, older adults and their loved ones can become overwhelmed as they search through the myriad options available to them, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and home care. Geriatric care managers help guide seniors and their families through the sometimes confusing long term care system.
Have you checked your air conditioning and heater duct filters recently? If they look old or dirty, chances are it is time to replace them. Energy costs are skyrocketing and replacing dirty filters can have a significant impact on your utility bills.
This is one of the most common questions we receive from administrators calling our office. It is important, of course, to keep track of your certification status at all times. But, just in case you have misplaced that important date, the California Department of Social Services (DSS) is now maintaining an Administrator Registry on their [...]
The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) continues to struggle to develop a budget that balances the fiscal needs of the state with its mission to protect the well-being of the more than 1.4 million residents being served in CCLD-licensed facilities.