Nine tips for keeping resident dehydration at bay
Dehydration can be a sneaky danger, especially during the winter months. Indoor heating and extra layers of clothing and bedding can contribute to the loss of water.
Three ways to prepare for 2022
Planning is part of ensuring nursing homes are able to able to handle the challenges for a new year. This time of year is great for looking deeply at what is working and what is not working as well as considering what changes should be made.
Omicron is here. What do you need to know?
The first confirmed cases of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant have been detected in America. Along with the Delta variant, Omicron is a Variant of Concern for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Both variants were first detected abroad and feared to complicate the management of the pandemic.
4 holiday cheer ideas to delight your staff
Bring in some holiday cheer for long-term care staff working during the holidays PLUS The Compliance Store’s Activity Event Audit Sheet.
What you need to know about older adults and pain
Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. It is a leading cause of disability and it is a major contributor to health care costs.
What you can do to protect your residents from C. diff infection
November is C. diff Awareness Month. To learn more about how your facility can combat C. diff and a number of other infections, contact The Compliance Store at 877-582-7347.
Introducing The Compliance Café: your essential regulatory tools even faster
The Compliance Café offers users greater access to THEIR resources faster! PLUS The Compliance Store’s Recruitment Strategies Worksheet..
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.
It’s flu season – time to keep your residents safe
Flu season means vaccinations in most long-term care facilities PLUS The Compliance Store’s IJ Removal Plan for F-689..
Are you prepared? Perform a risk assessment to be certain
Risk assessment is the focus during Emergency Preparedness Month PLUS The Compliance Store’s Emergency Preparedness Policies and Tools.