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Technology Inspiration: A Q&A with Patrick Mahoney, Senior Technology Designer

With the wave of the baby boomers on the horizon, demand for new technology in Senior Living...

A Closer Look at 3 New Nurse Call Systems for Skilled Nursing

Does your community need a new nurse call system? Discover three new cost-effective systems designed to help you provide exceptional care.

How Modern Nurse Call Systems Can Help Improve Your Bottom Line

When it comes to Senior Living technology, there have been great strides in advancing nurse call...

ECGs in Skilled Nursing – What to Know Before You Buy

The ability to acquire ECGs on-site quickly can help providers communicate with outside physicians for diagnosis guidance more efficiently.

How to Choose the Right AED for Your Community

Given the life-saving ability of these crucial devices, it is important to understand all aspects of implementation, including functionality and placement, to make sure you are prepared when a critical situation arises.

Ask the Experts: What Do I Need to Know About Pressure Mapping?

Do you have questions about pressure mapping? We asked a product engineer, a product consultant, and a clinical director to share their perspectives on pressure mapping and what you need to know when shopping for a mattress.

Can Alarms Be Used in a Fall Prevention Plan with F689?

As more and more regulation changes become reality, care providers need to be extra vigilant about their impacts on care and fall prevention plans. One important area relates to the use of alarms, specifically around F689.

Ask the Expert: How Do I Choose the Right Bladder Scanner?

In the past, bladder scanners were thought of as an expensive piece of equipment that only assesses urinary incontinence. They were viewed as difficult to use, undependable and inaccurate. Thus, they were rarely taken out of the closet, only to collect dust. But times have changed.

Are Alarms Considered Restraints under F604?

If you’re wondering how the implementation of Phase II of the Requirements of Participation in late November 2017 affects you and your residents, you’re not alone. Many Long Term Care providers are concerned about how the definition of a restraint applies to numerous products in their communities, specifically in reference to F604; 483.10 (e)(1).

Efficient Cooking Equipment Affects More than the Kitchen

Creating pleasurable dining in Long Term Care for residents starts with having a kitchen that is both operationally efficient and well-equipped. Obviously, an efficient kitchen will not only help increase food safety and food quality, but equipment that can cook more food faster will also allow staff more time to engage with residents.

How to increase staff efficiency and effectiveness

Implement time-saving technology and retention-driving amenities. Discover ways to attract and retain great staff in light of staff shortages and find ways to do more with fewer staff members.

How to provide quality care amidst rapid regulatory change

Find ways to enhance staff competencies and capture measurable data. Plus, discover some ways to tackle evolving challenges in this dynamic regulatory environment.

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