For this month’s edition of CCG Spotlight we are getting to know our long time instructor Glenn Berry. Glenn has been employed with CCG since 2001 and is involved in many of our certification, continuing education and webinar programs. His dedication, commitment and loyalty spans to over 35 years in the residential care industry and is a great asset to Care and Compliance Group and the customers we serve. (more…)
Have you ever heard of norovirus? Do you know how to preven the spread of it? According to the CDC, norovirus is a group of related viruses that spread easily, causing more than 20 million gastroenteritis cases each year in the U.S. (more…)
Even though it only takes up a few pages in the health care reform law, Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) have been one of the most talked about provisions — especially for senior living and care providers. (more…)
The CDC has published a reminder that insulin pens must never be used for more than one person. The notice was published in response to an increase awareness of improper use of insulin pens, and included the following safety tips: (more…)
For this month’s edition of CCG spotlight we are getting to know Laura Gumban . Laura Gumban has worked for CCG since 2010. Laura is a LVN and certified RCFE administrator. Laura enjoys time with her family and pets. She moved to discovery bay four years ago from Texas. Laura is number 6 of seven kids born to an old fashioned, hard working military couple. She is working on completing her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration and striving to become a license registered nurse in the coming years. (more…)
According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing approximately 137,000 people each year. Although a stroke can happen at any age the risk increases as we get older, which is why it is important for assisted living and residential care providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. (more…)
In 2009, 803 incidents of individuals caught, trapped, entangles, or strangled in beds with rails were reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Of these incidents, 480 people died; most of whom were frail, elderly, or confused. (more…)
This week’s tip is our favorite type of tip to share; it is in response to a question received from a Tuesday Tip subscriber:
“We have a small dementia care community. Can we have half rail beds in this setting or do they have to have quarter rail?”
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Here are a few assisted living themed resolutions you may want to add to your list for 2012. (more…)
Did you know that there are over 31,100 “residential care facilities” in the United States, with a capacity to serve nearly one million residents? The National Center for Health Statistics has released some key findings from the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities. (more…)