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...
by Lisa Chadwick | Tuesday, February 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
The goal of any good fall reduction program will incorporate a proactive approach to assessing patients while determining the risk for falls. It will also create a culture of urgency around preventing falls, particularly in the individuals who are at greater risk of...
by Lisa Chadwick | Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | Clinical
Post-Acute Care is obliged to deliver care that provides better outcomes, in a shorter period of time, all while ensuring that patient safety is in the forefront. We are responsible for increasing efficiencies without sacrificing safety. There are a lot of tools...
by Lisa Chadwick | Thursday, December 19, 2019 | Clinical
Every year you are confronted with ice in parking areas. No matter how quickly crews work to de-ice and treat sidewalks and parking areas there always seems to be a spot that remains dangerous. It is everyone’s responsibility to remain alert and practice safety when...
by Lisa Chadwick | Monday, November 25, 2019 | Clinical, Wellness
Flu Season that is. According to the CDC, approximately 17 million workdays a year are lost during flu season. Tens of thousands of people are hospitalized, and thousands die from flu-related illnesses each year! Keeping patients safe from infection is everyone’s...
