Patient Safety Culture an Important Consideration When Creating an Infection Control Policy for Assisted Living Facilities

What is Patient Safety Culture (PSC) and why is it an important consideration when creating an infection control policy for assisted living facilities? “Patient safety culture is the extent to which an organization’s culture supports and promotes patient safety. It refers to the values, beliefs, and norms that are shared by healthcare practitioners and other […]

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Leading and Managing: Next Level Assisted Living Administrator Certification

Assisted living administrators often have two very different roles: one of managing the day-to-day business of running an assisted living community and the other of leading the organization and its team. Taking assisted living administrator certification to the next level integrates both management and leadership skills. While much has been made about the difference between […]

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Strategies for Effective Fall Prevention in Assisted Living 

One of the biggest concerns of those who care for seniors is protecting them from falling. One in four older Americans fall every year and as people age, their risk for falls increases. Impacts of falling can be devastating and go beyond the obvious physical consequences. Even fear of falling can lead to lack of […]

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Build Your Best Team With Retirement Community Online CEU Courses

Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans are actively searching for a new full-time job. In the competitive market, finding – and retaining – quality employees can be a challenge. One way to build your best care team is with retirement community online CEU courses. Here’s why. Raising wages isn’t enough Higher wages are definitely a draw […]

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Senior Care Staff Training to Support Active Aging Adults

Active aging is the process of growing old(er) gracefully. By 2030, it is estimated that 1 in 6 people will be 60 years of age or older. With senior care staff training designed to support active aging, your team can help residents engage physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally to enhance their quality of life. Senior […]

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Quality Care Begins with Dementia Care Training for Your Staff

Quality care of residents with memory loss begins with dementia care training for your senior living staff. Studies show that dementia care training for direct care providers can improve patient-caregiver relations, job satisfaction and attitude for team members, and helps to build supportive relationships with families of the person with memory loss. According to an […]

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