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	<title>Professional Caregiver Blog &#187; GH</title>
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: Standard Precautions</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/infection-control/tuesday-tip-standard-precautions_11-19-2009/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tuesday-tip-standard-precautions</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/infection-control/tuesday-tip-standard-precautions_11-19-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although current California regulations refer to "universal precautions," current infection-control techniques have advanced and today "standard precautions" (which include universal precautions) are considered the basic level of infection control.]]></description>
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		<title>Private Duty Attendants: Concerns for Communities</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/private-duty-attendants-concerns-for-communities_02-17-2009/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=private-duty-attendants-concerns-for-communities</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/private-duty-attendants-concerns-for-communities_02-17-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandi Flores, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to retain their loved ones in the least restrictive environment, many resident&#8217;s families/responsible parties are bringing in private duty care attendants.  On the surface this appears to be a great solution to residents requiring more intensive monitoring or personal care. However, the practice has not been free from problems for providers.  Here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: Annual Inservice Training Requirements?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/continuing-education/tuesday-tip-annual-inservice-training-requirements_12-16-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies&#8217; &#8220;Tuesday Tips&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: Activities</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/tuesday-tip-activities_12-02-2008/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tuesday-tip-activities</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/tuesday-tip-activities_12-02-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.communityed.com/blog/?p=567</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies&#8217; &#8220;Tuesday Tips&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: Happy Thanksgiving?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tuesday-tip-happy-thanksgiving_11-25-2008/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tuesday-tip-happy-thanksgiving</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tuesday-tip-happy-thanksgiving_11-25-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.communityed.com/blog/?p=557</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies&#8217; &#8220;Tuesday Tips&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tip: Tuberculosis Testing?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tip-tuberculosis-testing_11-18-2008/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tip-tuberculosis-testing</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tip-tuberculosis-testing_11-18-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.communityed.com/blog/?p=550</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies&#8217; &#8220;Tuesday Tips&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: Have You Heard Of The POLST?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tuesday-tip-have-you-heard-of-the-polst_10-28-2008/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tuesday-tip-have-you-heard-of-the-polst</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tuesday-tip-have-you-heard-of-the-polst_10-28-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.communityed.com/blog/?p=520</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies&#8217; &#8220;Tuesday Tips&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: How and When Do You Appeal a Citation?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tuesday-tip-how-and-when-do-you-appeal-a-citation_10-21-2008/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tuesday-tip-how-and-when-do-you-appeal-a-citation</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tuesday-tip-how-and-when-do-you-appeal-a-citation_10-21-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:35:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.communityed.com/blog/?p=514</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies&#8217; &#8220;Tuesday Tips&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday Tip: Stay Current on Staff Training</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/communication/tuesday-tip-stay-current-on-staff-training_10-07-2008/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tuesday-tip-stay-current-on-staff-training</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/communication/tuesday-tip-stay-current-on-staff-training_10-07-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.communityed.com/blog/?p=497</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With your hectic schedule, it is sometimes easy to overlook simple compliance issues. Advanced Healthcare Studies&#8217; &#8220;Tuesday Tips&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Food Safety: What Do Those Packaging Stamps Mean?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/food-safety-what-do-those-packaging-stamps-mean_10-02-2008/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=food-safety-what-do-those-packaging-stamps-mean</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/food-safety-what-do-those-packaging-stamps-mean_10-02-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Licensees who purchase and prepare foods for residents in licensed facilities are expected to select, store, prepare, and serve food in a safe and healthful manner. In an effort to keep consumers informed of food safety and freshness, several designations have been established in an effort to protect us from expired and potentially harmful food stuffs. [...]]]></description>
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