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Be a Safety Hero – Engage Team Members in Regular Trainings on Safety in Assisted Living Facilities

Everyone involved with assisted living facilities should consider safety their top goal. This includes leadership, the care team, other co-workers, residents, and families. The importance of compliance courses like Fire Safety, Resident Abuse, and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) cannot be overstated. These courses help co-workers create a safe, ethical, and respectful environment for residents. In a person-focused model of care, safety is always a priority.

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Ensuring Resident Safety: Fire Safety Training in Care Homes

Seniors living in assisted living facilities are especially vulnerable during emergencies. That’s why staff need regular fire safety training in care homes. A recent study has shown that to be effective fire safety training needs to cover the basics of fire science, as well as provide a thorough explanation of the facility’s emergency preparedness plan and reinforcement through drills.

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