The right time to stay out of the limelight Being proactive with reviewing policies and practices early this year can help your community avoid experiencing one of the top ten most frequently cited deficiencies, and maybe even achieve a … [Continue reading] about Don’t be at the top
40 + million fire extinguishers recalled
Manual Extinguishing Equipment (9.7.4) Where required by the provisions of another section of this Code, portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, Standards for Portable Fire … [Continue reading] about 40 + million fire extinguishers recalled
Hospital settles pregnancy discrimination case involving light duty
Recently, a North Dakota hospital agreed to pay $95,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the EEOC, the hospital refused to provide light duty work to a pregnant nurse with … [Continue reading] about Hospital settles pregnancy discrimination case involving light duty
Happy New Year
We’d like to wish all our readers a safe and prosperous 2018! Right out the gate, long term care providers are facing significant challenges that will impact the entire profession for years to come. Legislative session began early with several issues … [Continue reading] about Happy New Year
Isolation considerations
Isolation is a significant aspect of a nursing center’s infection prevention program. Its purpose is to avoid the spread of nosocomial or in-house developed infection. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) guidance recommends using standard … [Continue reading] about Isolation considerations