Nicole Stempak |
April 20, 2016
Rising floodwaters prompted an evacuation of Atria Cypresswood after historic flooding in the Houston area.
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Nicole Stempak |
January 28, 2016
We’ve seen the images and, in some cases, experienced Winter Storm Jonas firsthand. But here’s one snow story you haven’t seen.
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Nicole Stempak |
January 15, 2016
Nursing home and memory care residents were moved to another facility until repairs can be made. Both facilities are owned by the same company but operate under different state regulations. The facility accepting evacuees doesn’t accept Medicaid, causing a major snag in the disaster preparedness plan.
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Pamela Tabar |
January 13, 2016
A state survey of Ohio's nursing homes holds lessons for others on disaster preparedness—including practicing what's on paper.
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Stan Szpytek |
December 22, 2015
There's more to fires than just putting them out. Fire protection systems need to be properly installed and maintained, and staff needs to be properly trained in emergency procedures.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 10, 2015
The legal troubles continue over the June fire at Marshall Square Retirement Community, Evans, Ga., which killed one resident and displaced more than 80, as a new lawsuit alleges flawed management and a dangerous "shelter in place" policy.
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Steve Wilder |
October 29, 2015
Short power outages can wreak havoc on a skilled nursing facility's processes and ability to care for residents. Long outages can be devastating. These tips can help you beef up your preparedness.
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Megan Combs |
July 21, 2015
The 134-unit senior apartment building was flooded by heavy rain on Sunday.
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The tool helps plan ahead to meet the emergency needs of community residents who rely on electrically powered medical and assistive equipment to live independently at home.
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Megan Combs |
June 25, 2015
A fire ripped through a nursing home in Mexicali, Mexico City, this week, killing 16 residents and injuring five others
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Pamela Tabar |
June 15, 2015
Every facility has a disaster plan. But are you preparing your staffers to keep the "little stuff" from becoming big crises?
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No strangers to severe storms, two long-term care execs at an Oklahoma CCRC pose four questions about preparing for this natural disaster.
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Sandra Hoban |
May 26, 2015
The importance of complying with fire suppression regulations in U.S. nursing home facilities is underscored by a recent report of a Chinese nursing home destroyed by an undetermined blaze.
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Lois Bowers |
May 26, 2015
Delegates at the 68th World Health Assembly endorsed a global action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, which they termed the most urgent drug resistance trend. The plan has five objectives.
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Extraordinary events call for extraordinary measures, especially in caring for special populations. Evacuation is more than simply staying “high and dry.”
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Steve Wilder |
April 28, 2015
A completely secure long-term care environment only can be accomplished with thoughtful planning and performance. Take five steps to keep residents, staff, visitors and property safe.
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Sandra Hoban |
April 10, 2015
An East Texas nursing home sustains damage from severe storms on Thursday. One person perishes in Illinois tornado.
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Sandra Hoban |
April 1, 2015
Maintenance and housekeeping staff are the first line of defense in keeping residents and staff safe, healthy and secure in a long-term care environment.
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Sandra Hoban |
February 25, 2015
Two recent fires—one a tragedy, one a triumph—prove the wisdom of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mandate to require sprinkler systems in skilled nursing facilities.
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Sandra Hoban |
January 27, 2015
Evacuation from a skilled nursing facility wasn’t because of a tornado, a fire or flood. Because of a concern for resident safety, a New York nursing home put its evacuation plan into action.
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Sandra Hoban |
December 29, 2014
Regular maintenance and inspection are keys to reducing potential fire hazards in long-term care facilities and for the elderly and/or those with disabilities who reside in the community.
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Sandra Hoban |
November 21, 2014
Emergency planning and preparation are keys to surviving a natural disaster; the recent six- to 10-foot snowfall in upstate New York serves as a punishing reminder.
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Sandra Hoban |
November 10, 2014
Two years later, repercussions from Superstorm Sandy are still being felt by some assisted living residents in Rockaway, NY. Is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s effort to recoup undeserved funds a management error or resident fraud?
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Sandra Hoban |
October 23, 2014
The effects of high levels of radon gas in homes and buildings across the United States pose a serious risk of developing lung cancer. Take time to test now.
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Sandra Hoban |
October 16, 2014
The media storm over the Ebola threat is creating fear and suspicion throughout the country. Being aware of the threat is smart, but being obsessed with the remote possibility of infection can be distracting.
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Ebola is in the news, but those working in long-term care face a bigger threat to their health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a wealth of information on both.
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New cloud-based mobile technology is designed to help facility, operational and emergency management professionals at long-term care providers formulate emergency management plans.
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Steve Wilder |
August 26, 2014
Do your employees and administrators know what to do when someone's domestic violence problems follow them to work? Long-Term Living's safety expert explains what facilities can do to protect themselves and others.
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Sandra Hoban |
August 5, 2014
Staff readiness to react to a natural disaster or dangerous situations is imperative in long-term care environments.
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A new standard proposes the implementation of stronger safeguards against Legionnaires' disease, the incidence of which is increasing. The elderly are particularly vulnerable, and long-term care facilities that don't take precautions might find themselves at risk for mitigation and litigation expenses.
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