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		<title>60 Hospitality Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are continuing our month-long focus on hospitality this week. This week we are keeping it simple with 60 easy, quick, free, and effective customer service ideas from Mike Michalowicz. His suggestions include repeating a customer’s complaint, never keeping a caller on hold for more than 30 seconds, and solutions aren’t always necessary. Click here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Long Does a Criminal Clearance Remain Active?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/long-criminal-clearance-remain-active_05-15-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=long-criminal-clearance-remain-active</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/long-criminal-clearance-remain-active_05-15-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Tuesday Tip is in response to a question from one of our subscribers: How long does the criminal clearance of an employee in an RCFE remain active? When does it have to be redone?  Community Care Licensing provides the answer to this question on their website. When an individual receives a criminal record [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hospitality in Assisted Living</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/assisted-living/hospitality-assisted-living_05-08-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=hospitality-assisted-living</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 20:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Assisted Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tuesday Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hopitality]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Assisted living and residential care is a resident centered business. Not only do we care for residents, but we also respect them as consumers of the services we provide. And they are increasingly savvy consumers. As expectations regarding quality, amenities, choice, and independence increase, so does the importance of hospitality. Focusing on hospitality can help [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Older American Month</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/assisted-living/older-american-month_05-01-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=older-american-month</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/assisted-living/older-american-month_05-01-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Assisted Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tuesday Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? This is the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation to the older Americans living in you senior living community. The theme for Older Americans Month 2012 is &#8220;You&#8217;re Never Too Old To Play&#8221; which encourages older Americans to stay active, involved, and engaged. Click here for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping Track of Multiple State Regulations</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/tuesday-tips/keeping-track-multiple-state-regulations_04-24-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=keeping-track-multiple-state-regulations</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/tuesday-tips/keeping-track-multiple-state-regulations_04-24-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you work in a corporate or regional position that requires you to be familiar with multiple state assisted living regulations?  Perhaps you own residential care communities in more than one state? Keeping track of regulations—including changes—in multiple states can be challenging.  Fortunately, the National Center for Assisted Living publishes the Assisted Living State Regulatory [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who Can Consent for Residents Diagnosed with Dementia in an RCFE?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/consent-residents-diagnosed-dementia-rcfe_04-24-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resident Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tuesday Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Knowing who is legally authorized to make decisions for a resident diagnosed with dementia can be confusing. Assisted living and residential care providers may find themselves trying to understand a resident’s wishes, while balancing requests from family members or responsible parties. Fortunately the California Department of Social Services has created a simple chart that summarizes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Disaster Planning Tips for Older Adults</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/disaster-preparedness/disaster-planning-tips-older-adults_04-17-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=disaster-planning-tips-older-adults</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/disaster-preparedness/disaster-planning-tips-older-adults_04-17-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:17:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Disaster Preparedness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tuesday Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Disaster preparedness is an important responsibility for assisted living and residential care providers. While state requirements for disaster preparedness vary, here are some general suggestions adapted from the U.S. Administration on Aging that apply to all older adults: Develop a communication plan so that the whereabouts and well-being of every person is reported to a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Injury and Illness Prevention Programs</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/tuesday-tips/injury-illness-prevention-programs_04-10-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=injury-illness-prevention-programs</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/tuesday-tips/injury-illness-prevention-programs_04-10-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tuesday Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IIPP]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that approximately 3.3 million serious work-related injuries and about 4,300 fatalities occurred in 2009. The U.S. Department of Labor recommends &#8211;and some states, such as California, require&#8211;employers develop and maintain an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) to protect employees from work related injuries. An IIPP typically includes: management [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>CCG Spotlight – Alan Byron</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/employee-spotlight/ccg-spotlight-alan-byron_04-09-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ccg-spotlight-alan-byron</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/employee-spotlight/ccg-spotlight-alan-byron_04-09-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilda Paz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For this month’s edition of CCG Spotlight we are getting to know our long time instructor Alan Bryon. Alan is a highly skilled professional who’s served in the US Navy as a Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Technician. With over 30 years in the health care industry and 20 plus years providing care to seniors Alan has been [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Needlestick Injuries</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/tuesday-tips/needlestick-injuries_04-03-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=needlestick-injuries</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/tuesday-tips/needlestick-injuries_04-03-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There may be times when caregivers, med aides/techs, and nurses are at risk for needlestick injuries while providing resident care. It is important for all members of your staff to understand what they should if this happens. The following are clear and simple instructions from the CDC. If you experienced a needlestick or sharps injury [...]]]></description>
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