How Serious is the Flu?
Each year in the United States, on average:
5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and;
About 36,000 people die from flu.
Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.
The Aging Services Customer Service Unit of CARF, including the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, is updating and streamlining some of the current standards and program descriptions specific to continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, adult day services, and person-centered long term care nursing home communities.
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 your community, and we welcome your ideas [...]
When high profile individuals face the challenges of dementia and other debilitating illnesses, it serves as an unfortunate opportunity to raise awareness and further enlighten the general public about the devastating condition.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule on August 19 that could expose employers to liability on a per-employee basis for personal protective equipment violations. See the press release from OSHA below for more information:
Recently I sat in on a meeting with the State Fire Marshal Residential Care Facilities Advisory Committee hosted at the State Fire Marshal Headquarters in Sacramento. The goal of the committee is to advise the State Fire Marshal on all matters related to fire and panic safety regulations and building standards relating to Residential Care [...]
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 your community, and we welcome your ideas [...]
By the year 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to reach over 71 million, or almost 20% of the entire U.S. population. As the population ages the need for care is expected to grow with it, and recent studies continue to show increases in the cost of long term [...]
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Brookdale Senior Living announced this week that they have seen a 7.5% growth rate in males moving into their senior living communities, particularly independent living. See the press release below for more…