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	<title>Professional Caregiver Blog &#187; Group Home</title>
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		<title>Stay Current on Drug Information</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/stay-current-drug-information_05-18-2010/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=stay-current-drug-information</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 05:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From time to time we all have questions about medications. Questions like: What is a normal dose? Are there any dangerous side effects with this drug? Is it okay to take these different medications at the same time? Should this be taken with food? You should prepare resources for medication information before the questions arise. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safeguard Your Narcotics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday we held our our 2010 Assisted Living Medication Summit, and we heard from several presenters and speakers of an increase in narcotic thefts in communities around the country. While we do not have any hard statistics to confirm this, it does remind us of the importance of safeguarding narcotics in your community. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take Care of Your Staff</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/care-staff_12-18-2009/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=care-staff</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the holiday season in full swing, you have certainly spent lots of time preparing many special events and treats for your residents; but don&#8217;t forget about your staff. This is an important time of year for them as well, and it is likely many of them will spend at least part of their holiday [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Private Duty Attendants: Concerns for Communities</title>
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		<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: Family Authorization is not Always Enough</title>
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		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/tuesday-tip-family-authorization-is-not-always-enough_01-27-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:34:56 +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&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;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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		<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&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;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&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;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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		<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&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;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&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;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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