by Lisa Chadwick | Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | Risk Management
Many of us feel helpless during this pandemic that has gone on much longer that anyone initially thought. And, most of the initial precaution recommendations have not changed. If you are sick, stay home! That’s right, if you have the flu, you would stay home, if...
by Lisa Chadwick | Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | Featured
Back in February when we first started learning about the devastation of COVID-19, many were thinking, “how long before we get back to normal?” Two months or more into this and, as we slowly start to gingerly take baby steps to returning, it seems this will be our...
by Lisa Chadwick | Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | Compliance, Risk Management
On April 27th, McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reports that more than 70% of healthcare providers do not have sufficient PPE to care for patients. The effects of this will be felt downstream for quite some time. On this date, the global count of positive COVID cases...
by Lisa Chadwick | Friday, April 10, 2020 | Risk Management
It is known that COVID-19 spreads through droplet transmission. Centers for Disease Control indicates early reports suggest person-to-person transmission most commonly happens during close exposure to a person infected with COVID-19, primarily via respiratory...
by Lisa Chadwick | Friday, March 13, 2020 | Featured
The news is focused on COVID-19 so as we wrap up Patient Safety Awareness Week, we will look at some actions to prevent the spread of respiratory germs in your community. Support hand and respiratory hygiene, as well as cough etiquette by residents, visitors, and...
