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When a tornado tore through the assisted living wing of a senior living community in Jackson, Tennessee, staff members were prepared for the worst. Careful planning, contingency planning, and more planning went a long way toward making the best of a bad s
On March 1, 2007, one of the most powerful tornados in Georgia’s history decimated Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus. Charles N. Hayslett, chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based public relations firm The Hayslett Group, was called in to help manage the over
A new report details strategies to protect health-care workers from contracting the H1N1 virus. The report focuses on respiratory protection and also outlines additional strategies to keep workers healthy.
Respecting individual preferences is a hallmark of the senior living business. But what if a resident refuses to cooperate with care plans? Two senior living execs share their opinions…
The Senate Special Committee on Aging examined the need to include senior living care in national disaster planning and emergency preparedness at a recent hearing.
Comprehensive safety measures make up another reason adult children can feel at ease about parents who reside in assisted living communities. Residents are in environments where safety is a top priority. FireSafety.gov reports….
The presence of third-party workers creates special risks for providers, including potential regulatory and civil liability. Can a provider be held liable if third-party care is inadequate? Can the community be cited on a survey for inadequate supervision
In new and uncertain environments, it’s difficult for growth-focused businesses to be failure-proof. However, even in tight economic times, companies should be able to risk and afford cheap failures, says Rita McGrath, author and associate professor of ma
Legislation (SB 9/HB 1607) is now awaiting consideration by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen that creates a path for a nurse aide with at least one year of experience to train as a medication technician. A course will be developed by the Tennessee Board
As resident acuity levels increase, assisted living providers must keep close tabs on the services they provide to steer clear of litigious situations. How can caregivers continue to deliver detailed, resident-focused services while also keeping a close e
As residents age and the complexities of their care increase, senior living providers must be prepared to manage increased risk in their communities.
Many providers have seen great success in new programs that bring added purpose to the lives of their residents with dementia. Find out how work, volunteerism and other purposeful activities have been used to expand the lives and experiences of residents
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