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	<title>Professional Caregiver Blog &#187; seniors</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&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=stay-current-drug-information</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/stay-current-drug-information_05-18-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 05:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARF]]></category>
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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>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>
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		<category><![CDATA[assisted care]]></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>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hospice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>
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		<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>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>
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		<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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		<title>Do You Have a Bloodborne Pathogens Control Plan?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/bloodborne-pathogens-control-plan_04-13-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=bloodborne-pathogens-control-plan</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/bloodborne-pathogens-control-plan_04-13-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted care]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Assisted Living providers around the country are reporting increased scrutiny and audits by OSHA.  OSHA standards are comprehensive, affecting virtually every aspect of your Community’s operations.  One of the key OSHA standards to be aware of are the bloogborne pathogens regulations. OSHA Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires every “employer having employees with occupational exposure” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can a Nurse Practitioner Sign a &#8220;Physician&#8217;s Report?&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/nurse-practitioner-sign-physicians-report_04-13-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nurse-practitioner-sign-physicians-report</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/nurse-practitioner-sign-physicians-report_04-13-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resident Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tip: Can a Nurse Practitioner Sign a &#8220;Physician&#8217;s Report?&#8221; A Tuesday Tip subscriber emailed us with the following question: &#8220;Can a nurse practitioner complete and sign the Physician&#8217;s Report?  Does the physician need to co-sign?&#8221; Yes, a nurse practitioner can sign a Physician&#8217;s Report form (LIC 602).  No, a co-signature by the physician is not necessary [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Peer to Peer Medication Audits</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/peer-peer-medication-audits_04-06-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=peer-peer-medication-audits</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/peer-peer-medication-audits_04-06-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resident Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elderly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medication practices]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not signing off on medication assistance records (MAR) is a significant liability, compliance, and care concern. Have all medication staff audit records from the previous shift.  The peer to peer accountability can be a great motivator.]]></description>
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		<title>Tracking and Trending Falls</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/tracking-trending-falls_03-02-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=tracking-trending-falls</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/tracking-trending-falls_03-02-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[assisted care]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fall Prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently received the following question from a Tuesday Tip reader: &#8220;We are looking for&#8230;data collection and analysis tools providers have found that are useful on the prevention and reduction of falls with elderly patients. Any suggestions would be appreciated.&#8221; Falls and fall-related injuries are a serious concern for Assisted Living and Residential Care providers. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Use of Window Restrictors</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/use-of-window-restrictors_02-16-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=use-of-window-restrictors</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/resident-care/use-of-window-restrictors_02-16-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:39:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resident Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dementia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Tuesday Tip subscriber recently emailed to ask us about installing window restrictor to prevent residents from eloping through a window: &#8220;What is your opinion of using window restrictors in dementia units to prevent elopement through windows?&#8221; There are several issues to consider before installing any device, bar, lock, etc. that prevents windows from opening [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Assisted Living Tax Deductible?</title>
		<link>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/assisted-living-tax-deductible_02-04-2010/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=assisted-living-tax-deductible</link>
		<comments>http://www.careandcompliance.com/blog/administration/assisted-living-tax-deductible_02-04-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Allen, RN</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Administration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assisted living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCFE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is that time of year; the time when we start gathering all of our financial information and meeting with our accountants to begin preparing our tax returns. It may be helpful to notify your residents and their responsible parties that in some circumstances the money they have paid for assisted living services may be [...]]]></description>
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