In senior living communities across the country, COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted as vaccination rates among residents, family members and staff continue to increase. It isn’t surprising that many of us are feeling tremendous relief and excitement for a brighter future as we emerge from the pandemic. As we begin this period of reopening, though,…
At some point in your working life, you will leave a place of employment. Whether to advance your career, seek additional training or to accommodate a personal or family situation, the goal should be to exit your job gracefully. But what does it mean to resign from a job gracefully? It means to leave in…
COVID-19 vaccines will not completely eliminate the virus and make everything go back to normal right away. Instead, it is likely COVID-19 will be around for several years. Communities will have to live with COVID-19 just like they do other viruses like the flu. COVID-19 is difficult to eliminate because it is easily transmitted by…
With the prioritization of COVID-19 vaccinations in nursing facilities since late December, facilities nationwide have seen a significant decline in both new cases and deaths among resident populations. Though the decline of COVID-19 cases is very encouraging, many skilled nursing facilities are now facing widespread systemic issues that the pandemic exposed. Ongoing and dynamic infection…
It’s no surprise the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for hygienic best practices around the globe. With senior citizens being one of the most at-risk populations, it is vital for long-term care facilities to go the extra mile to protect the health and well-being of their residents and the doctors, nurses and staff providing…
It has been more than nine months since 239 scientists shared in an open letter their concerns with the World Health Organization that COVID-19 was not exclusively transmitted through droplets, but was an airborne pathogen. To put what “airborne” means in plain English: When someone walks into a room where infected people have previously shed…
No matter how active and healthy people are, cognitive function is known to be impacted with age. While many approach memory loss with a sense of humor as having a “senior moment,” there’s no denying that a fear of forgetting is top of mind. Care facilities that serve an aging population should take a holistic…
The purpose of a qualified risk management department in healthcare is to assess, monitor, and implement plans and policies in order to decrease their exposure. There are many areas that need to be addressed with patient care and safety taking priority. Additional areas of risk include financial, staff, regulatory compliance, medical errors and legislation that…
Workforce shortages are well understood challenges of the healthcare industry. However, the skilled nursing industry has always been hit the hardest. This market is characterized by tight margins and facilities facing the challenges of limited workforce availability with limited resources, inefficient processes and very basic technology — often little better than pencil and paper. Many…
Throughout the pandemic, senior living leaders have been focused on health and safety as they grapple with the deadly rate of virus infections and its impact on the lives of millions of older adults, staff and their families. As our industry rebuilds quality of life for the elders we serve, TimeSlips partnered with the #ActivitiesStrong…
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