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		<title>The Class Act</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As you know, there was a lot of controversy surrounding the passage of healthcare reform earlier this year.  Lost in all the shouting were some of the important details of the law and how it might impact assisted living and residential care.  One component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that has the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Managing the Summer Heat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The long, hot days of summer are here, and with it comes the need to keep your residents safe and prepared to manage the heat.  Here are some easy tips you can implement in your community: Be alert for any changes in clients/residents-physical, mental or emotional-that may indicate a heat-related illness. Consider establishing a hydration [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/managing-summer-heat_07-20-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=managing-summer-heat</link>
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		<title>Follow Us on Twitter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you enjoy receiving weekly updates in our Tuesday Tips, you will really love following us on Twitter! Click here to follow us: twitter.com/carecompliance So what is Twitter, you ask? According to the Twitter website: &#8220;Twitter is a rich source of instant information&#8221; that allows you to &#8220;stay updated and keep others updated&#8230;Twitter lets you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/follow-twitter_07-13-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=follow-twitter</link>
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		<title>Five Things You Need to Know About the RCFE Questionnaire</title>
		<description><![CDATA[RCFE providers are receiving notices in the mail regarding a new RCFE Questionnaire available on the CCL website, and many of you aren&#8217;t sure what this is all about.  Here are five things you need to know about the questionnaire: The questionnaire was created as a project with CCLD and the University of California, San [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/rcfe-questionnaire_07-13-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rcfe-questionnaire</link>
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		<title>Are You in Compliance with OSHA Regulations?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OSHA regulators are taking a closer look at assisted living and residential care communities in recent years.  Are you in compliance with OSHA regulations?  Let&#8217;s start with a quick introduction to OSHA. Federal Standards The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, better known as OSHA, is a federal agency of the United States Department of Labor.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/compliance-osha-regulations_07-06-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=compliance-osha-regulations</link>
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		<title>Ombudsman Visits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We recently received this question from a Tuesday Tip subscriber regarding Ombudsman visits: &#8220;Is an Ombudsman allowed to visit privately with a resident in his/her room?&#8221; The short answer is yes, if the resident wants to visit with the Ombudsman.  According to regulation 87468 (Personal Rights), a resident has the right &#8220;To have his/her visitors, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/ombudsman-visits_07-06-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=ombudsman-visits</link>
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		<title>Understanding Urinary Incontinence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Urinary incontinence is a challenge for many assisted living and residential care residents, but not all cases of urinary incontinence have the same cause and recommended treatment.  It is important that your care staff understand the different types of urinary incontinence and how to best intervene. Here is a brief recap of the common types [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/understanding-urinary-incontinence_06-29-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=understanding-urinary-incontinence</link>
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		<title>Documenting Staff Training</title>
		<description><![CDATA[California Title 22 regulations specify a number of staff training requirements, including orientation training for staff providing direct care, dementia care training, medications training, and more.  In addition to providing the necessary staff training, it is important to document all staff training. RCFE Regulation 87412 specifically states: Documentation of staff training shall include: Trainer&#8217;s full [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/documenting-staff-training_06-29-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=documenting-staff-training</link>
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		<title>Monitoring for Medication Side Effects</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Over 80% of assisted living residents require assistance with medications.  In addition to ensuring safe handling of medications and timely administration, it is also critical to monitor for side effects&#8211;which our residents are particularly susceptible to. There are hundreds of possible side effects, and everyone responds to medications differently, but here are some common side [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/medications/monitoring-medication-side-effects_06-22-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=monitoring-medication-side-effects</link>
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		<title>Resident History Pop Quiz</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are all aware of the importance of knowing the life history of our residents, particularly when caring for persons with dementia.  At your next stand up meeting ask your staff to name at least five things about the life history/story of one of your residents.  Give the first staff person that can do it a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/resident-history-pop-quiz_06-08-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=resident-history-pop-quiz</link>
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