Under federal and state law, individuals residing in skilled nursing facilities across the country, have many rights as well as responsibilities. These rights are meant to ensure that residents receive…
Category: Healthcare Compliance
A Review of Resident Rights in Senior Care: Part 2
Residents in senior care have both rights and responsibilities, and it is important for residents, their family members, and healthcare professionals to not only know what they are, but to…
A Review of Resident Rights in Senior Care: Part 1
Residents living in either skilled nursing or assisted living communities have rights and protections under state and federal law that help to ensure they receive the care and services they…
Infection Control 101
Seniors living in long term care and other residential settings have a higher risk of developing infections and it’s up to us to minimize this risk and keep them safe.…
HIPAA and Social Media: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Oh Internet. You hold so many possibilities. Booking hotel rooms for our vacations, staying in touch with friends and colleagues and researching anything that interests us. For each wonderful thing…
Elopement in Senior Care
It has been estimated that roughly one-third of residents in senior care wander at least once during their stay. Some studies indicate that 1 out of 5 residents diagnosed with…