Archive for January, 2009
Peanut Butter recall list grows, providers urged to check food supplies
Although the FDA has stated that the peanut butter that is sold on store shelves is safe, the bulk jars that are sold to nursing homes and other healthcare facilities are under investigation for salmonella. This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Healthcare Reformers seek to expand Medicaid, but coverage mandates could hinder the process
This article from McKnight’s discusses how politicians in Washington, DC are wondering how President Obama plans to reform healthcare.
Influenza Prevention Protocals for Senior Care
It’s Flu Season is your staff educated on what measures to take to help prevent the spread through your facility ? Here is an online course offered by The American Health Care Association and Silverchair Learning Systems.
Tips for When Aging Parents Say Mean Things
As our parents age it is thought that they respond to situations much like children. They say “what’s on their mind” without using any “filter words or sentences”. Here is a list of very helpful tips for us to use from Tender Loving Eldercare.
Wound and Skin Care
Here is a very extensive list of resources for skin care and wound management from Long-Term Care that can be utilized by your staff.
Are Nurses Required in Assisted Living ?
It is important when making a placement choice for your loved one to be aware of the fact that health services vary from state to state for Assisted Living Facilities. This article from Inside Assisted Living discusses the different levels of care provided in these types of communities.
LTC123: Caregiver Spouses
Couples need to plan ahead for each others long-term care. Learn about the different long-term care insurance options from an article written by columnist Marilee Driscoll.
Nursing Homes are no Longer just for the Aged
Two decades ago only an estimated one percent of the population in a nursing home was under the age of 65. Now it is estimated to be closer to ten percent according to the Department of Social and Health Services in Washington state. Read the personal story of 45 year old Lori Hagedorn in this article from [...]
Tell Cockroaches to Hit the Road
This article from Long-Term Care Living informs us about the preventative techniques and effective treatment plans to implement in your facility so to avoid a cockroach problem.
Building Security Council’s Rating Program Addresses Architectural and Engineering Features
This program provides an independent evaluation of a facilities landscape characteristics, operations, maintenance and security procedures. Facility owners and managers will be able to use this rating system to determine their properties overall security levels. This article from Healthcare Design.
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