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Knowledge Point Articles
Welcome to Knowledge Point, the quarterly eNewsletter for health care providers. Our mission is to share clinical and regulatory expertise from the health care community with you. If you would like to subscribe to Briggs Knowledge Point Articles for Assisted Living, please email us at AssistedLiving@BriggsCorp.com with your request.
July 2007
A Partnership with Hospice Provides End-of-life Care to
Assisted Living Residents
Assisted living communities strive to maintain the safety and independence of their residents. One of the greatest challenges can be providing end-of-life care for residents and supporting families during that difficult time. A partnership between hospice and assisted living providers can be beneficial to the resident, family and assisted living community.
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April 2007
Picking the Right New Home
Making a good decision regarding where a senior loved one chooses to live is important and can be difficult. Don’t wait until there is a crisis to gather information.
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March 2007
Specialty Programs in Assisted Living:
Providing Extra Care When Needed
Resident-focused communities offer a variety of activities to stimulate the mind, body and spirit of residents.
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February 2007
Assisted Living Fall Prevention: Creating a Safe Environment
The rationale behind a fall prevention program is clear because it identifies residents who are at risk for falls to keep them safe from injury while promoting resident safety. While each assisted living facility should design protocols to reflect the needs of the individual community, all fall prevention programs share some common objectives.
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January 2007
What to expect: Admission Procedures for Assisted Living
For prospective residents and their families wanting to take advantage of the benefits assisted living residences provide, the admissions process establishes the best protocols for developing a care program that is appropriate for the individual.
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September 2006
Influenza and Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Many communicable diseases are not preventable by use of vaccines; however, two diseases that can be very devastating to the geriatric population are
vaccine-preventable.
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July 2005
Choosing an Online Purchasing Tool
The implementation of e-commerce solutions to facilitate B2B exchanges creates an efficiency that was not available in the past. When a new vendor solicits your business, do you ask if they have an online solution? You should, and here’s why:
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