How to improve safety, health and efficiency during the pandemic
It is times such as these that make every step and task really count toward safety. And when you can streamline your daily work, that’s easier to achieve.
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How telehealth and predictive technology can help bridge senior living staffing gaps
It’s certainly not often that a global pandemic comes around, but unexpected things happen every day. Being prepared can make all the difference.
Hearing loss is the silent epidemic in senior living communities
Correcting hearing impairment and keeping residents connected are first lines of defense against social isolation.
How CMMS can support senior living community management during the pandemic
A clean, functioning and up-to-date community is your best bet to face any emergency, and a computerized maintenance management system gives you all the tools needed for documentation, task coordination and internal communications.
Operators are turning to telehealth to mitigate exposure to COVID-19
We all are acutely aware of the risk COVID-19 and similar illnesses pose to residents in senior living, skilled nursing and other long-term care communities. Many operators have turned to telehealth to limit exposure within their communities, not only for residents but also for valued staff members.
How to reduce caregiver turnover rates during the pandemic and afterward
The COVID-19 outbreak is shining a bright light on the persistent shortage of healthcare workers in the United States.
Arbitration agreements benefit senior living communities and families
Arbitration agreements benefit senior living communities and families, but there is a reason they are not frequently used.
3 ways voice-first technology can help older adults in the era of social distancing
Isolation can make communication, access to timely information and a sense of independence more difficult for many older adults, especially for those who aren’t used to turning to technology for help.
8 ways to address incontinence through diet for senior living residents
Senior living communities have the special opportunity to facilitate key dietary changes for the residents they serve. Simple food and recipe swaps are tasty ways to help improve bladder health.
Your liability if employees test positive for coronavirus
It’s time to prepare for a potential business interruption or employee quarantine issue now, ahead of potential liability.
How temperature sensors make seniors’ residences more comfortable
If you want to increase your residents’ comfort while preventing costly expenses, check out what temperature sensors and computerized maintenance management software can do for you.
Worker shortage, mounting risks call for creative solutions
Pressures are intensifying as we move forward, making it imperative for providers across the continuum to sharpen their risk-management capabilities even as they get creative where they can on the problem-solving front.
4 telemedicine benefits for senior living and care
As healthcare leaders look for new ways to control costs and bring care to older individuals, many are turning to telemedicine to deal with current challenges.
Driving employee engagement with technology
Supporting meaningful work requires the right systems and tools to be in place. Technology can accelerate this process by removing the obstacles that often stand in the way.
5 steps to preventing resident falls
Given that fatal falls have increased dramatically over the past several years, senior living caregivers and leaders can, and should, be aware of preventive measures that can be taken.
The ‘why’ of resident engagement
Senior living providers increasingly are focused on providing customized, person-centered experiences to the older adults they serve, and it has become essential for them to reflect on the “why” of resident engagement.
How senior living marketers can bridge the digital-to-offline disconnect and increase leads
By connecting online ads to offline conversions, senior living marketers can create more effective and efficient digital marketing campaigns that increase leads, convert at higher rates and keep costs low.
The state of digital marketing in senior living
Digital marketing may be the answer to the major challenges affecting senior living in 2020.
Safe resident-handling: 5 ways to prevent employee injuries
Having a safe resident / patient-handling program is the most effective way to reduce the risk of workplace injuries in senior living and care communities, and by doing so, to cut down on costs in the long run.
Tired of the program of the month? Create sustainable service culture change
How do you lead your team to embrace hospitality and customer service excellence? Here are four places to start.
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