Shady Oaks Care Center We are all facing uncertainty due to coronavirus, but Jenna Hanson of Shady Oaks Care Center offers some uplifting words of inspiration, encouragement, and triumph during this time. Her beautiful story highlights what it looks like to be a hero during COVID-19! COVID 19…the coronavirus…these words strike fear in the heart of every person. In these …
The COVID-19 pandemic is something we will be talking about for years to come! Our lives have been turned upside down and stress levels are on the rise. Long-term care communities have been placed in quarantine situations including visitor restrictions where we have to explain to residents why their loved ones can’t be with them. We also have our caregivers …
Highland Park Care Center from Alliance, Nebraska recently received a visit from Kyren Gibson and her talented artistic crew from the Alliance Carnegie Arts Center. Armed with bright acrylic paints and creativity, the artists painted flowers, birds, wildlife, and rays of sunshine on the facility’s windows to bring the outside in. As residents practice social distancing, they now have cheerful …
Understanding staff needs and emotions during a pandemic is an important piece of the puzzle of navigating the pandemic. Team Members Recognize that there are team members who have logistical challenges outside of work; young children who are home due to school closures, providing care for a loved one at home, a partner who has lost their job due to …
With the ever-changing landscape of how we operate our organizations, CMS continues to update and fine tune the process. Yes, stay tuned it will change tomorrow! That said, we do have some good news! CMS revealed new Blanket Waivers for LTC last week that may be helpful to you as you struggle to maintain a semblance of order! Some of …
Providing adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) is imperative to protecting staff, but facilities need to make sure they are not wasting any or burning through it too quickly. Use our PPE tracking logs, both standard and COVID-19 Care specific, to keep track of where your supplies are going. Click here for our Daily PPE Tracking Log Click here for our …
CMS has new guidance requiring nursing homes to report COVID-19 related data to the CDC/NHSN database weekly which is in addition to any state and local reporting currently being done. This requirement is effective May 17, 2020 with public reporting of facility numbers of COVID cases, both resident and staff. Effective May 8, 2020, additional reporting requires that with any …
First & Main of New Albany In these uneasy times of social distancing and restricted visits, the team at First & Main Assisted Living and Memory Care has brought back a sense of normalcy with their ‘Resident and Family Communication Lounge.’ Complete with lounge chairs, shade for sunny days, and markers and paper to craft notes to loved ones, the …
