Tag archive for ‘risk management’
Importance of Oral Hygiene in Nursing Homes
McKnight’s refers to a study which emphasizes the importance of oral hygiene to reduce the risk of pneumonia in nursing home residents.
FDA Drug Safety Website Now Open
In keeping with increased transparency and the availability of information at the end-user level, the FDA has announced its new drug safety website. Both families and caregivers should find this site useful when evaluating prescription medications.
Medicare Won’t Pay for Medical Errors
This New York Times article reports that Medicare will no longer pay for medical care when the patient is injured by the hospital. How might Medicaid go in the future? What are the implications down the line for long-term care facilities?
Rough waters: rethinking bathing in long-term care
Bathing those living in long-term care facilities is a perfect example of where human dignity, sanitation, and risk management all intersect. This article from McKnight’s discusses what progressive facilities are doing to improve the process. How does your facility handle the issue?
Violations at 94% of Nursing Homes: Accurate?
Many long-term care bloggers are buzzing with the article in The New York Times yesterday that claims 94% of nursing homes had violated federal health and safety standards. Bruce A. Yarwood, president of the American Health Care Association had some objections to the report. What’s your take?
Children must help aging parents get their houses in order
Refusing to plan for the passing of an elderly loved one can be a plan for more suffering for those who survive. This informative article by Janice Gaston brings some much needed light to the subject.
A Studio for Aging in Place
Ruth Mullen of The Oregonian brings us this look at a studio designed with future aging in mind. While this may seem more applicable to home care solutions, it does give an eye-opening look at design considerations for the elderly.
How are you disposing of unused drugs?
The Associated Press brings us this article on an ongoing investigation into how health care facilities are disposing of unused pharmaceuticals. It brings up a good question for owners and administrators: What’s your policy on drug disposal?
How to Discuss Care Options with Elderly Parents
Roanoak Times writer Beth Macy provides an honest look at how to approach one of the most sensitive family subjects: Time for elderly care.
Prevent Infections in Long-Term Care
The University of Maryland’s School of Medicine runs an excellent video channel on YouTube. This video, “Prevent Infections in Long-Term Care” is worth passing along to all concerned with maintaining the health and welfare of residents and staff in long-term care facilities.
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