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Be Prepared
New federal rules, along with a spate of tragic headlines following last and this year’s deadly hurricane and wildfire seasons, have stoked a new sense of urgency in emergency preparedness efforts across the country.
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Crunching Numbers for the Nursing Department
The nursing department typically consumes the largest percentage of a facility’s budget, and therefore the director of nursing services (DNS) plays a key role in determining the resources necessary to achieving quality resident care outcomes.
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Strategies to Manage Behavior Without Antipsychotics
For many SNF residents, the challenges confronting them upon admission will represent the fight of their lives, and their chances of success should never be undermined by the use of antipsychotics unless those medications are absolutely necessary.
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Aim for Victory with Upset Families
On any given day in long term and post-acute care (LT/PAC) centers, the arrival of an upset family can turn an otherwise calm day into a crisis.
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Leaving Customization Behind
Instead of looking for a vendor that will customize its software for the customer, what should be sought out is a partner that is committed to interoperability.
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