This Commission is seeking public comments on best practices from the LTC industry, but you have a limited window to submit your comments – 5pm (ET) on Friday, July 17, 2020. The announcement came late in the day on July 9, 2020. The Public Engagement portal looks like this: If … Read More
Recent COVID-19 information and updates
Today’s blog is a digest of recent postings related to COVID-19. FDA Warns Consumers of Risk of Methanol Contamination in Certain Hand Sanitizers This is a July 2, 2020 update. The “FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer … Read More
Managing staffing challenges – 7th in national NH training series
Topic: Managing Staffing Challenges Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET Advance Registration Required: Register Here. Open to nursing home leaders, clinical and administrative staff members and others interested in nursing home infection prevention in the era of COVID-19. Note: Once you register, you will receive … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Facing the aftermath of COVID-19: How to manage the trauma and rebuild a team
The coronavirus pandemic has caused emotional distress in nearly all who are impacted by it, but especially in front line staff. In this enlightening webinar, you’ll learn how to identify trauma, best practices for team building, and strategies to implement a trauma-informed care approach. Dr. Figlerski with TeamHealth will address … Read More
Transparency: Resident and family notification – 6th in national NH training series
This next session is entitled Transparency: Resident and Family Notification. The session is on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 4-5pm EDT. During this webinar, the latest federal guidance regarding the importance of transparency during the COVID-19 public health emergency will be reviewed. Participants will learn best practices to implement a comprehensive … Read More