Investor Study Reveals Internet as #1 Source of Business Information

Business executives prefer the Internet as their primary source of business information, according to a new Forbes.com high net worth investor study.

Tuesday Tip: Look Through Your Residents’ Eyes

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.

Referrals Can Come From a Variety of Sources

Family and friends - The easiest and most accessible referrals are those provided by family and friends of facility personnel.
Networking - Focused networking is an effective way to increase the number of referrals. Networking opportunities are not always formal affairs

National Disclosure Initiative

The importance of disclosure has become an increasingly important issue for assisted living and residential care providers.  By providing clear information to prospective residents and their responsible parties prior to move-in, we are able to clarify their expectations which often lead to improved satisfaction and a better long term relationship between provider and resident.

Who is the Target Market?

In a book on marketing that I recently read by Jay Conrad Levinson and Al Lautenslager the authors addressed the issue of “Who is the target market?” If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it, is there still sound?

Use and Safety of Mosquito Repellents

The June 2008 quarterly Adult and Senior Care Update from California Dept. of Social Services suggests ways to reduce the risk of West Nile Disease. Among those recommendations was “Use an effective mosquito repellent containing ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.” This blog contains further information from the Centers for Disease Control [...]

Tuesday Tip: Medication Disposal

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. We know that many of you implement outstanding practices in your community, and we welcome your ideas [...]

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. 

Water Savings Makes Good Business Sense

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. 

50 Communication Tips

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.