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.
Community Education, LLC’s new Summer-Winter 2008 course schedule is now available to keep students aware of what courses will be offered throughout the year. This brochure covers RCFE and ARF initial certification as well as continuing education for RCFE, ARF, and Group Home. Specialty topics can also be found such as: Basic Medication Training, [...]
All providers face the difficult task of keeping up-to-date with the ever changing laws and regulations that affect our communities. As required by Health and Safety Code section 1569.155 all licensees of an RCFE shall subscribe to an appropriate regulation update service.
I have had the pleasure of conducting a number of hospice classes statewide. I always find after any I class I lead that learning is a two way street. I could never put a value on the knowledge, care techniques and innovative practices I have learned in classes. Generous providers often share [...]
As summer temperatures approach, we will all deal with soaring temperatures. It is again time to take precautions to avoid dangerous health conditions such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and overexposure to the sun. Below are a few bulleted items that will help you prepare:
On April 23, 2008 the President signed the Safety of Seniors Act that will expand research and public education on senior safety, particularly falls. The federal law directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand research, demonstration projects, and studies of falls and the effects of falls on health care costs.
The National Center for Assisted Living (www.ncal.org) has released the 2008 edition of their annual review of the nation’s assisted living regulations. Fortunately, assisted living continues to be regulated at the state level, and NCAL’s book is the most comprehensive state-by-state review of regulatory requirements.
While many of us are very concerned about filling beds and keeping our community full, there are also challenges related to moving residents out of our building. Attorney Joel Goldman recently highlighted some of these challenges in a recent California Compliance monthly Webinar.
Advanced Healthcare Studies has recently developed a training kit to assist with ARF medication management. This kit will help you stay in compliance with California Community Care Licensing requirements. Medication management is one of your biggest areas of liability.
Did you know that more than one-third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States? Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admission for trauma (CDC, 2006). In 2005, 15,800 people 65 and older died [...]