How to prepare for flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic
By
Shula Jaron
Sep 17, 2020
If the coronavirus wasn’t enough, flu season is on the horizon, and viral infections such as influenza are among the most common causes of death in eldercare communities.
Disinfecting senior living communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
By
Noel McCarthy
Aug 20, 2020
There are things we can do to mitigate the effects of this pandemic. Case in point: Disinfecting our facilities as often as we (practically) can.
As COVID-19 continues, the ‘connected community’ is essential to success
By
F. Scott Moody
Aug 13, 2020
The connected community entails much, much more, but digital communication channels and connectivity between all community members is a critical and essential starting point.
More than ever, employees need support; Here’s how to make it happen
By
Linda Piontek
Aug 06, 2020
During these unprecedented times, senior living employers need to show workers more support than ever before by bolstering benefits and reward practices.
EAPs and other resources that senior living must put in front of its COVID-19-pressured workers
By
Glenn Day
Jul 30, 2020
With the resources to be found in EAPs, senior living and care employees will be better equipped to manage the pressures and continue to carry on.
Responsible control of public health pests is essential during the COVID-19 response
By
Joseph Latino
Jul 23, 2020
Using well-established COVID-19 hygiene guidelines to treat senior living communities while implementing preventive programs will significantly reduce the problems caused by public health pests.
The right technology can simplify contact tracing, promote social distancing
By
Michele York
Jul 16, 2020
As senior living communities and other long-term care settings across the country work through the various phases of reopening, it’s become apparent that solutions for contact tracing and social distancing...
Shared air: The new enemy
By
Tom Quinlan
Jun 18, 2020
Shared air is a problem that needs to be addressed to help ensure that the senior living industry isn’t decimated with future outbreaks.
Ways to continue to protect residents during the pandemic
By
Mica Phillips
Jun 04, 2020
Even as COVID-19-related restrictions begin to lift in some areas of the country, many senior living communities are continuing no-visitation policies and are considering comprehensive screening and visitation...
How to improve safety, health and efficiency during the pandemic
By
Josh Malbogat
May 28, 2020
It is times such as these that make every step and task really count toward safety. And when you can streamline your daily work, that’s easier to achieve.