Bedrails and Falling Out of Bed
We had a comment on the blog about falling out of bed. When a resident is a risk for falling out of bed, our most common alternative is to use a Hi-Lo type bed.
Professional Caregiver Blog
Professional Caregiver – A Care and Compliance Group Blog for Assisted Living and Residential Care Professionals
OSHA Warns and Notifies Employers of High Injury and Illness Rates
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has notified 14,000 employers nationwide that their injury and illness rates are much higher than the national average.
Documentation Over-Kill
Documentation is a part of residential care. Sound documentation noting change in condition, action taken, and response is part of being a great provider. However, from time to time, we can create our own headaches by an overly demanding documentation policy. Often times I find people new to residential care may think they are a [...]
Do Not Disturb
This is one of the least expensive and easiest-to-implement ideas for minimizing medications errors: a simple “Do Not Disturb” sign. A recent study conducted jointly by Oregon Health Sciences University, Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, University of Washington Bothell, and Northern Illinois University found
PRN Authorization
Recently there has been confusion about the requirements for PRN (as needed) medications. When not handled properly, PRN meds may become a source not only for a deficiency, but also risk for litigation as well. No residential community wants to find themselves being accused of giving meds improperly.
AHS Brochure – Winter 2008
Advanced Healthcare Studies, LLC (AHS) is dedicated to developing operational and training products and services that allow assisted living and residential care providers to stay focused on caring for their residents. AHS distributes a quarterly brochure
Alternative Therapy for the Alzheimer’s Resident
Below are a few short paragraphs from the Community Education, LLC course titled Holistic Approach to Dementia Care. This course from a few years ago was well received by many providers interested in alternative treatments for Alzheimer’s residents.