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Resident transportation.(focus on TRANSPORTATION)
The EIDorado National Aerotech is a safe, comfortable, and dependable transportation choice. It is available in a variety of lengths and configurations to meet all transportation applications. Aer . . .

Wheelchair-accessible minivan.(focus on TRANSPORTATION)
Atlantic Turtle Top's wheelchair-accessible minivan doesn't look like an institutional vehicle. Small groups can ride in comfort and style to doctor's appointments, hospital visits, social, function . . .

Getting fuel costs under control: transportation expert Larry Braun offers some solutions to offset rising fuel costs and increa
Transportation is a vital asset in the marketing of senior living and care environments. Regardless of the level of care across the continuum, residents and their families appreciate transportation . . .

DON Daphne Wall: 'your place in the sun'.(voices FROM THE FIELD)(director of nursing at Sun-Bridge Care and Rehabilitation for N
In our facility we hold great appreciation for our retiring director of nursing, Daphne Wall. Guiding us to excel in advocacy for our residents over her 20 years of experience, Daphne has always cha . . .

Listening takes practice.(key component of effective communication)
Juggling multiple priorities, untangling scheduling conflicts, attending to resident care issues--all in a day's work for you. These activities involve interacting with residents, colleagues, and st . . .

How building a unique culture improves profitability.(NIC ON financing)(National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Car
No operator would argue that it only takes a nice building to provide the best for one's residents. It takes a unique culture that is truly lived by the CEO and other top executives, and successfull . . .

Survey success depends on knowing recent SOM revisions.(SURVEY survival)(State Operations Manual)
Survey survival" within the January 2007 revisions of the State Operations Manual (SOM) will most often require substantial policy, procedural, and practice changes. Such is the case with F329 Unnec . . .

Keeping nighttime fright away: how care communities are getting creative to make residents' nights more restful.(featurearticle)
Every care community administrator knows that nighttime can be a frightening time for some seniors. When the sun goes down, physical and psychological issues that often plague residents can pose a c . . .

Measuring resident satisfaction more accurately: two approaches; Traditional methods can be misleading. But that can be fixed.(f
A few years ago, the handful of researchers immersed in the topic were lamenting the lack of interest by policy makers in examining nursing home residents' satisfaction with their care and quality o . . .

Protect your residents from pests with sanitation: surface cleaning is not enough in pest prevention.
Caring for your residents is your utmost priority--unless those residents are of the multi-legged or winged variety. As the weather warms, fire ants, cockroaches, flies, rodents, and other pests wil . . .

Namaste: honoring the spirit within; A multisensory approach to Alzheimer's management.(featurearticle)
Matthew is gone. He's passed away from Alzheimer's disease. But Matthew, a resident at a Veterans Health Administration nursing facility in Bennington, Vermont, was one of the lucky ones. He spent h . . .

Appreciating your 'invisible' staff: it's time for those who work "backstage" to stand up and take a bow.(featurearticle)
Largely missing from the array of "employee appreciation" articles we usually see are two groups of nursing facility staff who rarely receive the attention they deserve: housekeeping/laundry/dietary . . .

Our MOMS Club for all generations: how EPOCH Senior Healthcare and Rehabilitation conducts a generational melting pot.(featurear
One of the many challenges nursing home providers face is providing ongoing occasions for residents to interact with multiple generations, including the very young. For some nursing home residents, . . .

Public--and student--access to the real world.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
On the northeastern tip of Long Island, two institutions--a nursing home and a high school--have collaborated to produce television shows that benefit the greater community and give students valuabl . . .

A long-term care facility attacks UTI prevalence: implementing a team approach to increase staff knowledge of and compliance wit
Infection control is one of four quality measures that state regulators assess on annual review surveys in long-term care (LTC) facilities in Maryland; the others are post-acute pain, delirium, and . . .

Reimbursement realities: a shaky business environment; Experts from AAHSA and AHCA review current reimbursement challenges in LT
Reimbursement methods--whether through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay--have inherent consequences for business operations. How effective are these methods in reimbursing for long-term care servi . . .

Broadening the business: how one facility operator knocked down his walls; Faced with aging facilities, D. Keith Perry turned to
In 2005, D. Keith Perry was facing a dilemma that afflicts many long-term care providers: "Our two campuses were anchored by nursing homes that were showing their age--one 30 years old and one 40 ye . . .

Culture change: its lapses, anomalies--and achievements.(MOVING TOWARD evidence-based)(Company overview)
Culture change" was not born, nor was it founded. Rather, it emerged out of the experiences of long-term care (LTC) devotees and enthusiasts. Their ideas and ideals, filtered through a common perspe . . .

Assisted living also has a future.(PAUL WILLGING says ...)
Two months ago, I penned a column called "The Future Is Now." In it, I painted a challenging environment for nursing homes, one that would clearly tax their ability to accommodate, innovate and, ult . . .

Yes, there is a difference.(VIEW ON washington)
When the Democrats won control of Congress in last year's elections, there were a variety of predictions about whether the institution would operate differently. Many cynics thought that the change . . .

Web-based referral system.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Patient Placement Systems' Web-based Referral Management System enables nursing homes, home health agencies, hospices, rehab facilities, and other extended care organizations to more efficiently tra . . .

Ergonomic mugs.(PRODUCT spotlight)
EASY GRIP-"IN" MUGS from A-VISION, LLC, have large, ergonomically curved internal handles designed for use by people with arthritis or grasping, fine motor, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilitie . . .

Inpatient Hospice forms.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Briggs Corporation has expanded its Hospice Documentation System to include Inpatient Hospice Documentation. With 35 new and revised forms, Briggs documentation addresses all levels of hospice care, . . .

Multitasking furniture.(PRODUCT spotlight)
JSI, a division of Jasper Seating, has introduced the Connect Lounge series, available with amenities such as a power center installed in the arm of any single- or double-seat configuration, an arm- . . .

Infrastructure Protection course.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Introduction to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) is a Web-based course developed jointly by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Infrastructure Protection and the Fe . . .

Personal emergency response systems.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Healthsense[TM], Inc., offers three eNeighbor[TM] products--eNeighbor PERS (personal emergency response system), eNeighbor Auto-PERS, and eNeighbor ADL Monitoring. The base level, eNeighbor PERS, pr . . .

Powder-free examination gloves.(PRODUCT spotlight)
SemperCARE[R] CRX powder-free examination gloves from Sempermed are available for those at risk of becoming sensitive to natural rubber latex. Manufactured using an advanced synthetic formula, the g . . .

Mealtime training program.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Meal Time Matters from IDEAS Institute is a training program that builds nursing assistants' skills related to dining, swallowing disorders, and safe feeding assistance. Covering normal swallowing i . . .

Silver wound dressing.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Mepilex[R] Ag, the first silver dressing with Safetac[R] technology, is available from Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC. The product combines the exudate management properties of Mepilex and Safetac so . . .

Antimicrobial fiber technology.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Foss Manufacturing Company's Fosshield[R] antimicrobial technology safely and effectively inhibits the growth of destructive and odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungus. When woven into any . . .

Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a new Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities. The document addresses the need for evacuation plans to include . . .

Fashionable spill garment.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Dining Dickie[TM], available from JaneMarie Designs, is a reversible garment made to look like a blouse or a shirt, complete with a collar. The stylish garment fastens with Velcro behind the nec . . .

The family business.(editorial)
Recently I received a newsletter from Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group, of Norwell, Massachusetts, called "The Welch Connection," announcing the passing away of founder Thomas "Frank" Welch. At . . .

Continuing education test #118 * based on nursing homes April 2007.(CE test)
How to use this self-study program * Take the Pre-Test before you begin to read this issue of Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management. * After reading the articles, complete the Test and Evaluat . . .

Are you prepared?(LTC mall)
Investigations in Long-Term Care Facilities: Implementing a Standardized Model answers FTAG 226 head-on. In a single, user-friendly manual, you are led step by step through an internal investigation . . .

Swing-arm wall lamps.(LTC mall)
Adjustable Fixture Co.'s Nightingale[R] WallMount Series of attractive, economical, break-resistant swing-arm wall lamps is specifically designed to meet resident, staff, and safety needs. These lam . . .

Fast, effective equipment washer.(LTC mall)
Medco Equipment, Inc.'s multipurpose portable equipment washer provides dramatic bacteria reduction. Independent lab documents 99.9% reduction of bacteria after one wash! Washes and sanitizes two wh . . .

Eyeglass identification.(LTC mall)
Eyeglass Rescue's Identification Sleeves fit over the temple bar of a resident's eyewear. When attached, your staff can identify the owner of the eyeglasses by a unique code printed on the sleeve. T . . .

Reduce falls and increase mobility.(LTC mall)
The Evolution chair from Optima Products features a unique center-mounted wheel that allows people with a limited range of motion to propel themselves using hands, feet, or both. The seat height adj . . .

Comfort. Convenience. Compliance.(LTC mall)
Space Tables are fully adjustable and wheelchair accessible to accommodate the needs of each individual. Height adjustability enables every resident to dine with dignity. Proper table height protect . . .

Wheelchair washer.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
Medco Equipment's all-purpose automatic wheelchair washer cleans and sanitizes up to 20 wheelchairs in an hour, with a 99.9% reduction of bacteria after one wash, The all-purpose washer also sanitiz . . .

Labor-saving laundry equipment.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
The UniMac UW series of washer-extractors and fast-drying tumblers can help managers improve throughput and keep labor costs down. Available in 35-, 60-, 80-, 100-, 125-, and 150-lb. capacities, the . . .

Ozone monitor.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
ArtiClean Ozone Laundry System includes its patent-pending Ozone Laundry Smart Controller (OLSC) with each of its systems. The OLSC monitors ozone levels in the wash feed water at all times and give . . .

Pull cord.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
The CleanCord[TM] plastic pull cord, available from Crest Healthcare Supply, can be easily and completely disinfected to keep residents and staff safe from transmissible diseases. Unlike nylon cords . . .

Paperless interior drywall.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is a manufacturer of gypsum drywall, and since 1986 has produced paperless, moisture- and mold-resistant gypsum products. DensArmor Plus[R] is a paperless drywall designed as . . .

'Green' disinfection.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
Advanced Vapor Technologies' TANCS[R] Steam Vapor low-moisture system is a fast, chemical-free, water-based "green" method for destroying bacteria, viruses, mold, and hard-to-kill pathogens in long- . . .

Chemical Injection System.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
Designed to make chemical installation faster, simpler, and more precise, the new Maytag[R] Commercial Laundry Chemical Injection System features easy-access connections on the outside of the machin . . .

End-Opening Spa.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
Penner's Cascade End-Opening Spa with Aqua Aire is designed to give the resident a comfortable bath. The resident always faces forward. All-in-one transfer eliminates the need for adjustments or lev . . .

Laundry pretreatment.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
The new Bio-Pro Urine Odor and Stain Laundry Pre-Treat, available from Direct Supply, contains bioenzymes that destroy uric acid on linens, blankets, towels, napkins, clothing, and all other machine . . .

Skin care system.(focus on CLEANLINESS)
SECURA[TM], from Smith & Nephew, is a four-step intervention system that includes cleansers, protectants, moisturizers, and treatments. The SECURA product line has user-friendly color-coding to supp . . .