Facilities

Editors Picks

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.

Welcome to Environments for Aging

February 17, 2012    
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Interest in senior living design has grown in recent years. With that in mind, we're introducing a new enewsletter and expanded print product, offering news, trends, products and a showcase for innovative design and remodel/renovation projects.

The future of senior living: 2012 Environments for Aging Conference

February 16, 2012     Long-Term Living
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The conference, to be held April 29 - May 1 at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Orlando, will immerse attendees in the best practices in building, architecture and design and provide the industry’s best insights into the future of senior living.

Senior living renovation: An investment—not an expense

February 14, 2012     Steven Piazza
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Investing in renovation can be a particularly challenging process. Understanding the potential for return on the renovation investment should be a critical step in the decision making process.

Sunrise teams with HGTV’s Henderson on design tips for seniors

February 13, 2012    
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Sunrise Senior Living has partnered with Emily Henderson, host of HGTV’s Secrets From a Stylist, on a campaign to educate its assisted living residents on design and aging.

8 budget-friendly tips for renovating your LTC facility

February 10, 2012     Julie Heiberger, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD&C
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By targeting your design strategy on areas in your facility that are sure to make a difference, you can make some big improvements to your property—without breaking the bank.

A plea to new senior living developers: Budget for furniture!

February 8, 2012     Lisa Cini, ASID
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As the focus on baby boomers entering the senior living housing market becomes more prominent in the United States, an odd phenomenon is occurring—new developers don't understand what needs to be in a facility.

‘Active agers’ drive new design model

February 7, 2012     Gary Koerner, AIA, NCARB; and Rocky Berg, AIA, NCARB
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Community integration and engagement is the new design mantra for senior housing. Senior communities will be inclusive living environments, instead of islands of exclusivity.

U.S. News & World Report releases Best Nursing Homes 2012

February 7, 2012    
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The report recognizes top-rated nursing homes based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Five-Star Quality Rating System.

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?

Senses respond to aromatherapy

February 1, 2012     Roel C. Ventura
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Aromatherapy and its sensory effects on human emotion, productivity when used in the indoor environments of healthcare facilities. There are many reasons to consider the incorporation of scenting into any environment.

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.