Tag archive for ‘Design’
Redesigning Long-Term Care
In this article, Sara Lebo writes about significant culture changes in long-term care. From ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners ’s blog, Sara examines real-world examples.
5 Questions About Green Houses
Robin Shear writes for the Miami Herald on the much-discussed “green house” model for long-term care. Les Leech of Sunrise Communities and Terry Simonette, chief executive at NCB Capital Impact, answer five big questions about their experience with the green house movement.
Healthcare Design 2008 in Washington D.C.
Healthcare Design 2008 is coming up November 8 - 11 in Washington D.C. at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center. The event boasts up to 20 Continuing Education Credits. Are you thinking of attending this year?
Smart Shoe Could Prevent Elderly Falls
Could sensors in shoes prevent thousands of elderly injuries? Broken bones from falls significantly impair people’s ability to perform many of the most basic tasks. This article and video from CNN highlight fascinating new technology which may one day save a great deal of agony.
Sprinklers Now a Must for Nursing Homes
Placing patient safety first, regulators have mandated sprinkers for nursing homes. While few can argue against the merits of fire prevention systems, the move leaves many operators strapped for funds. Cindy Skrzycki reports on the recent requirement in the Washington Post.
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