Every assisted living and residential care provider has a very real fear of being sued. Whether it comes from family members who are upset over their mother falling in your facility, or a staff member who feels he or she has been wrongly terminated, the threat of litigation is very real. But don’t be mislead [...]
Warm thoughts to all nurses for National Nurses Week May 6-May 12! Nurses provide much needed care to seniors and adults living in residential care. Those of us working this industry know what a great nursing venue community based care provides.
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 [...]
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.
It is not uncommon for residents to refuse medication. Some are “chronic refusers” while others refuse only rarely. Licensing expects us to notify the physician of every missed medication. While this is certainly ideal, in the real world it can be challenging. It is not unheard of for a physician to even become disgruntled with [...]
Community Education is very excited to offer our participants new online courses as they are available. Substance Abuse and Treatment was just recently approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit. Unlimited Access members can now access this course with their annual membership.
The bed is one of the most important parts of the resident’s room, and probably one of the most used pieces of furniture in the facility. Having a clean, well made bed actually serves several beneficial functions. First, it helps to make the resident feel comfortable and safe in the facility. Sleeping in a wrinkled [...]
The very first issue of the Adult and Senior Care Update for 2008 from the California Department of Social Services covered many issues. Within this update the Senior Care Program Administration has compiled a list of suggestions for providers to use to maintain and enhance resident care while also preventing citations.
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 [...]
Are you registered for one of our recertification courses after May 1? If so, you are one of the lucky students that will be enjoying our brand new 2008 continuing education courses. Thousands of students have enjoyed our previous topics, but it is time to transition to our new courses–a transition we are excited about.