New CMS Guide for Dining Assistants
CMS recently issued a guide for providers who wish to use dining assistants in their facilitiesto educate decision-makers on the advantages of dining assistants, as well as designing, implementing and sustaining programs.
CDC Preparedness Resources for Healthcare
The CDC has created a new web page that provides all-hazards reports, guidance, resources and tools. This page is particularly targeted to hospitals, long-term acute and chronic care facilities, outpatient clinics, urgent care facilities and physicians' offices.
Today’s Dietitian: Going Green in LTC
If all of the waste produced in the United States were distributed equally, each American would generate 4.4 pounds daily. Most waste ends up in landfills, and more than one half of our landfills will run out of space in the near future.
National Nursing Home Week 2009
AHCA is proud to announce this year's National Nursing Home Week® (NNHW) theme: "Nurturing a Love that Lasts." NNHW will be held May 10 - 17, 2009, beginning on Mother’s Day. "Nurturing a Love that Lasts" will encourage all to think of generations of parents and grandparents nurturing future generations to carry on life and family traditions.
More News Stories on our Top News Page
1. COOL Takes Effect
Labels on most fresh meats, along with some fruits, vegetables and other foods, will now list where the food originated.
2. B Vitamins Could Lower Risk of Macular Degeneration
Taking B vitamins could lower the risk for a leading cause of blindness in older Americans.
3. Seniors Not Getting Enough Nutrition
A recent study of the diets of older adults has found that many Americans are not getting an adequate amount
of essential vitamins and minerals.
4. Friendly Spices Halt AGEs
Researchers examined extracts from 24 common herbs and spices and found in varying amounts of antioxidant-rich "phenols" which halt the action of unfriendly "AGEs" — compounds that cause damage to the body.
5. Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
New research indicates that diabetes increases the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease and may speed dementia once it strikes.
TELESEMINAR: From MDS 2.0 Competency to MDS 3.0 Mastery
Presented by Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, MDS expert and nationally recognized speaker and author. This session will cover MDS 2.0 essentials and prepare facilities for the transition to MDS 3.0.
April 22nd at 1:00 EST
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Food-Medication Interactions
If you missed out on this great teleseminar presented by Zaneta M. Pronsky, MS, RD, FADA and Dean Elbe BSc (Pharm), BCCP, it's not too late! Listen to the MP3 and review the handouts at your own pace.
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