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Preventing infection from linens in long-term care

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.

Does your building have an unsafe 'open door' policy?

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?

Kitchen safety in long-term care

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.

Vacuuming protects indoor air quality

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.

Something weird: Don’t park your facility van on the streets of Santa Monica

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.

Senior living life safety tips during the heating season

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.

Ringing in 2012 with a new look

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!

Navigator to form biggest long-term care GPO after Extendicare acquisition

December 20, 2011    
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Navigator agrees to $56 million acquisition of UHF Purchasing Services and Star Purchasing Services, LLC.

5 holiday life safety tips you might have overlooked

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.

Behind the 2012 Life Safety Code

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.

Leave no 'odd man out' at the dining table this holiday season

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

Erickson community holds summit for its senior techies

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
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