How to hire a new cleaning contractor post-COVID-19
By
Michael Wilson
May 06, 2021
If hiring a new cleaning contractor, the owners and managers of senior and long-term care facilities must realize that just about everything has changed. What they looked for in a cleaning contractor before...
Overcoming vaccine hesitancy with information hygiene
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
May 04, 2021
While the pandemic ripped its way across the world, another disease spread rampantly throughout our country: A virus of misinformation and disinformation — causing a widespread erosion of trust. We’re...
Addressing the top residence safety risks of 2021
By
Heather Annolino
Apr 29, 2021
The coronavirus drastically altered the delivery of healthcare over the past year, especially for resident care facilities. These organizations were faced with the challenge of managing ongoing care while...
Reduce risks and improve safety with automated workforce management
By
Joe Palladino
Apr 27, 2021
In the evolving, complicated era of COVID-19, long-term healthcare facilities must adjust to ever-changing needs to reduce risks and improve compliance for both residents and employees. While the pandemic...
Staff empowerment is the cornerstone of person-centered care
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jennifer Stelter
Bruce Roth
Apr 22, 2021
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...
Land a new job? 4 tips to exit your current job gracefully
By
Kendra Nicastro
Apr 20, 2021
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...
Why invest in air purification for long-term care facilities?
By
Michelle Mendoza
Apr 15, 2021
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...
Refocus on capturing PDPM drivers to improve care, quality and reimbursement
By
Jim Shearon
Sheryl Rosenfield
Apr 13, 2021
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....
Use thermal disinfection for hygienically clean laundry
By
Paulo Rocha
Apr 08, 2021
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...
Disregard for clean indoor air is killing the elderly
By
Paul de la Port
Apr 06, 2021
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...