Long-Term Care Summer Safety Tips

With summer in full swing, caregivers in long-term care settings must take extra precautions to protect residents from seasonal health risks. July is UV Safety Month—an important reminder of the dangers of sun exposure, particularly for older adults in skilled nursing facilities who may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, skin damage, and medication-related complications.…

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Stress Awareness Month: Managing Stress for Better Outcomes in Long-Term Care

Every April, Stress Awareness Month serves as a reminder to pause and check in—with ourselves and each other. The observance was established to raise awareness about the effects of stress on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and to promote healthier ways to cope. For nurses working in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living communities, and other…

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Member Spotlight: Taking a Look at the QA of QAPI

By William M. Vaughan, Vice President, Education and Clinical Affairs, Remedi SeniorCare Ask most people what the Affordable Care Act has to do with nursing homes, and you’ll likely get answers centered on health insurance. Many would be surprised to learn that Section 6102 (c) of the Affordable Care Act directed CMS to establish and…

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