Although it technically is considered custodial care and not directly paid by Medicare, bathing is a critical part of the overall care long-term care residents receive and expect.
The biggest surge in commercial mortgage debt in 10 years was waning. Census rates fell and public debt lenders hibernated. Early tax reform talk made many owner-operators skittish. Overreacting? Perhaps...
Managing airborne bugs
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John Hall
Feb 08, 2018
With so much attention paid to cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and items like linens, infection control-minded facilities often over- look the source of more than one-third of nosocomial infections...
Home-like end-of-life care
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John Hall
Jan 08, 2018
As family and friends gather near a loved one in the closing days, a warm and comfortable environment can do wonders for soothing frayed nerves and troubled minds.
How to do it … choosing the best bath lifts
By
John Hall
Sep 06, 2017
Lifts and other transfer equipment often get a bad rap with residents and reluctant staff. Misinformation can be rife, initial encounters uncomfortable. Yet these devices can be invaluable for staff and...
How to do it … Resident medication management
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John Hall
Jun 05, 2017
“The more the merrier” might be apropos for many situations, but a senior’s medication regime is not necessarily one of them. On this page, we present experts’ advice on strategies...
How to do it… Evaluating and choosing IT
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John Hall
Mar 05, 2017
Information technology evaluation and selection can be intimidating. But as seasoned IT professionals advise, a thorough and thoughtful process — from developing a roadmap to vetting prospective partners...
How to do it… Design for infection control
By
John Hall
Jan 06, 2017
During remodeling or in between, providers must be continuously mindful of keeping environments clean. “Designers, housekeeping staff and maintenance professionals need to take every opportunity...
How to do it… Designing for mobility
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John Hall
Dec 06, 2016
Choosing and installing mobility aids are among the most important safety decisions a provider will have to make. This month experts discuss decision points about designing spaces that feature them, and...