Often times families, responsible parties or even residents will initiate a complaint to licensing, simply out of desperation. They have made a request to a caregiver or supervisor and were reassured something would result. Yet, the promised care was never received.
Community Education, LLC’s new Summer-Winter 2008 course schedule is now available to keep students aware of what courses will be offered throughout the year. This brochure covers RCFE and ARF initial certification as well as continuing education for RCFE, ARF, and Group Home. Specialty topics can also be found such as: Basic Medication Training, Annual [...]
With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies’ “Tuesday Tips” will bring you a quick, helpful idea each week that can assist you in your operations related to regulatory compliance. We know that many of you implement outstanding practices in you community, and we welcome your ideas [...]
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people 65 years and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Falls are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma among seniors.
In January of 2008 our RCFE medication training requirements went into effect requiring the initial training for all persons assisting with medication. Along with those training mandates, the requirement for 4 hours of annual training to maintain medication assistance skills is required.
As most of you know by now Community Education, LLC distributes a quarterly course schedule to keep students aware of what courses will be offered throughout the year. Our new brochure is anticipated to be released this month. This brochure covers RCFE and ARF initial certification as well as continuing education for RCFE, ARF and [...]
I heard a great, simple care suggestion while participating on the CARF International Standards Advisory Committee last week in Washington, D.C. that I wanted to share with you. The suggestion came from Karen Schoeneman, a Senior Policy Analyst with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) who said that research shows that the majority of [...]
Warm thoughts to all nurses for National Nurses Week May 6-May 12! Nurses provide much needed care to seniors and adults living in residential care. Those of us working this industry know what a great nursing venue community based care provides.
Community Education is very excited to offer our participants new online courses as they are available. HIV/AIDS for Care Providers was just recently approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit. Unlimited Access members can now access this course with their annual membership.
Research shows that fruits and vegetables are an important piece in promoting good health. They provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fibers that may help protect you and your residents from chronic diseases. When compared to people who consume small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of their diet [...]