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	<title>Professional Caregiver Blog &#187; assisted living</title>
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		<title>The Class Act</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/class-act_07-27-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=class-act</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
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		<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>Understanding Urinary Incontinence</title>
		<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>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/understanding-urinary-incontinence_06-29-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[overflow incontinence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[residential care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress incontinence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[urge incontinence]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[urinary tract infections]]></category>

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		<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>
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		<title>Monitoring for Medication Side Effects</title>
		<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>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/medications/monitoring-medication-side-effects_06-22-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medication side effects]]></category>

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		<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>
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		<title>Smoke Exposure Signs</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/smoke-exposure-signs_06-01-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=smoke-exposure-signs</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/smoke-exposure-signs_06-01-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:54:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that if you allow smoking anywhere in your facility (including designated outdoor areas) you should post signs warning of the exposure to &#8220;a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.&#8221; This requirement has to do with California Proposition 65 requirements, which has received a lot of attention lately due [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three Steps to Better Marketing Online</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/communication/steps-marketing-online_05-25-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=steps-marketing-online</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/communication/steps-marketing-online_05-25-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 15:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Providers have faced many challenges over the last few years related to the economy, including challenges related to occupancy and retention. In a poll conducted last year 57% of assisted living and residential care providers told us that &#8220;attracting new residents&#8221; is their biggest challenge. Your online presence and use of the Internet is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three Tips for Budgeting Success</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tips-budgeting-success_05-04-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tips-budgeting-success</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tips-budgeting-success_05-04-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 21:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Adapted from &#8220;Budget 101&#8243; at www.about.com) Creating a budget isn&#8217;t incredibly difficult, but where most people fail is trying to maintain the budget. It usually starts with good intentions, but just like dieting, it doesn&#8217;t take much to derail your entire plan. Here are three steps to follow if you want to create and maintain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Know Your Residents&#8217; Drug Allergies?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/residents-drug-allergies_04-27-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=residents-drug-allergies</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/residents-drug-allergies_04-27-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resident Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elderly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Residental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[residential care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Residents may have an allergy to a medication.  It is important to determine if a resident has drug allergies during the pre-admission appraisal process.  This information can be obtained from: - The resident - The resident&#8217;s family/responsible party - Health records (e.g., history and physical) - The resident&#8217;s physician The resident&#8217;s medication record should have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Criminal Clearance and Hospice Volunteers</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/hospice-care/criminal-clearance-hospice-volunteers_04-27-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=criminal-clearance-hospice-volunteers</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/hospice-care/criminal-clearance-hospice-volunteers_04-27-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hospice Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elderly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hospice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resident Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Residental Care]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/?p=843</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In last week&#8217;s Tuesday Tip we clarified criminal clearance requirements for volunteers.  Pathways Home Health and Hospice sent us this important reminder that volunteers from a hospice agency are exempt from the criminal clearance process: According to CA Health &#38; Safety Code Section 1569.17 (b)(2)(F): &#8220;Employees of licensed home health agencies and members of licensed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Steps to Better Documentation</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/10-steps-documentation_04-20-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=10-steps-documentation</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/10-steps-documentation_04-20-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elderly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resident Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Residental Care]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Maintaining accurate and complete records is an important part of operating an Assisted Living Community.  Good documentation can help to ensure consistent quality care for your residents, and help to protect your liability.  When reviewing your documentation practices, keep these basics in mind:  Accurate and Objective Documentation should always be accurate and objective.  Document only [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteer Fingerprint Requirements</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/volunteer-fingerprint-requirements_04-20-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=volunteer-fingerprint-requirements</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/volunteer-fingerprint-requirements_04-20-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elderly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[licensing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Residental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[staff training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[staffing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[state regulations]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/?p=833</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We frequently receive questions from our Tuesday Tip subscribers regarding fingerprinting requirements for volunteers.  Information on criminal clearance can be found in RCFE regulation 87355 and California Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17. According to H&#38;S Code 1569.17, a volunteer is EXEMPT from the criminal clearance (fingerprinting) requirement if ALL of the following apply: The [...]]]></description>
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