QAPI has the potential for meaningful change as long as it is not reduced to a compliance exercise—documents filed away, ...
NCAL Day is an annual education and networking event for professionals in the assisted living industry and is held on the ...
Common issues are incomplete or missing observations, inconsistent input across disciplines, or the lack of an ...
Long term care services are in greater demand than ever. Given that the oldest Baby Boomers will turn 80 next year, the industry has responded by improving operations, leveraging technology, ...
There is always a new technology hitting the market, and with it comes promises of innovative capabilities and a slew of bells and whistles. It’s easy to feel like a kid in a high-tech candy store as ...
With the so-called silver tsunami of aging baby boomers well on its way, long term care operators have no choice but to adapt to this new generation of customers—if they haven’t already. One of the ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine health care, offering tools that address complex challenges with precision and scalability. Among its most promising applications is the use of AI ...
Firefighters, fire marshals, and fire chiefs know how vulnerable long term care settings can be in the case of a fire. Residents with limited mobility, intellectual limitations, oxygen use, and other ...
While long term caregivers and providers all share a passion, dedication, and connection to their residents, there are different regulations and challenges depending on the types of care needed. The ...
In a senior living facility, the bathroom is arguably the most important space to providers and their residents. Studies show that most incidents and falls occur in the bathroom. The independence, ...