February 21, 2012 Gina LaVecchia Ragone
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posits that disease transmission via linens is rare and occurs almost exclusively as a result of improper handling. In other words, infection from linens is preventable.
February 2, 2012 Sandra Hoban, Executive Editor
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It’s a bit staggering to think about how many residents, employees and families have had access to duplicate keys over the years to your facilities. Have you ever wondered where keys end up when someone claims they are lost?
January 31, 2012 Stan Szpytek
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From a safety and risk perspective, the kitchen provides us with an immediate opportunity to develop a workforce that is “cultured” to prevent potential hazards and losses. Deviation from procedures is usually when an incident occurs.
January 18, 2012 Robert Kravitz
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Are your hard-surface floors making you—and your residents—sick? Brush up on these current best practices for cleanliness and maintenance with January's Focus On.
January 4, 2012 Kevin Kolus, Editor
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Although this seems to be a quirky and light-hearted story, there are business and resident safety consequences associated with Santa Monica’s decision to ticket the Sunrise Senior Living van out of sight.
January 3, 2012 Stan Szpytek
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Throughout winter, it is essential for LTC facilities and senior housing properties to ensure that the area around heating equipment is free and clear of all combustible material.
January 3, 2012 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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Welcome to our newly revamped website. Take a look around—and please, stay awhile!
December 20, 2011
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Navigator agrees to $56 million acquisition of UHF Purchasing Services and Star Purchasing Services, LLC.
December 14, 2011 by Stan Szpytek
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Please, for the love of your residents, staff and all visitors, employ some common sense this holiday season.
December 12, 2011 Kevin Kolus, Editor
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Let it be known that even regulators see the point of a homelike environment. At least the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) understands.
December 8, 2011 Cindy Heilman
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After recently teaching my dining class in a senior care community, I had an illuminating conversation with a resident. During the class I had
November 10, 2011 Sandra Hoban, Executive Editor
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The Greenspring Technology Summit. Today, nearly half of all seniors over 65 are on social media. Tablet PCs and Internet-based
