Are you almost at the finish line?
The planned November 28, 2019 deadline for completing the last of the Phase 3 requirements for the Mega Rule will be here in a matter of days. However, at this […]
Helping residents take control of their diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month and it’s a time when communities across the nation bring attention to one of America’s most common chronic health conditions. Diabetes is one of the […]
What you need to know about older adults and pain
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. It is a leading cause of disability and it is a […]
6 ways to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time to show support for survivors and to honor those we have lost to this disease. Breast cancer is the […]
Latest resource from The Compliance Store supports restorative nursing
Helping residents maintain and attain their highest level of functional status is at the heart of restorative nursing. It has many benefits that support residents’ physical and emotional health. Restorative […]
Addressing the special needs of residents with ESRD
About 14 percent of the general population has chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to the National Institutes of Health. People with this condition have kidneys that are damaged and cannot […]
Despite CMS proposal, the push toward Phase 3 deadline moves on
In October 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delivered one of the most sweeping changes to long-term care compliance in more than 30 years and turned up the […]
Compliance part of recipe for fire safety
National Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12. This is a good time to review fire safety and regulations aimed at protecting your facility. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, nearly […]
Tips to reduce resident falls
As people age, falls are more likely for a number of reasons, including changes in balance and mobility. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of adults […]
Planning important when facing unthinkable violence
Since the beginning of 2019, there have been hundreds of mass shootings across the nation. According to data from the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive (GVA), which tracks every mass shooting […]