Early recognition and preparation can prevent a dangerous situation from becoming a catastrophic one. Awareness of the potential hazards from natural gas and propane, which...
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Staying safe: This winter’s prolonged and widespread cold has pushed many providers to look more closely at how to keep residents and staff warm and...
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It is important for assisted living communities to understand their fire protection features, evolving resident capabilities, staffing availability, and ongoing training and drills so residents...
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Fires move fast, and in senior living, seconds can mean lives. Hidden hazards, under-maintained systems, and unprepared staff are risks you cannot afford to overlook....
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Compliance check reminder: Long term care facilities have numerous responsibilities when it comes to building components, systems, and equipment. Among these, ensuring the safety of...
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What’s happening: The FDA issued a recall for the JIANGSU JUMAO XCARE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD JMC5A Ni/TruAire-5 Oxygen Concentrator because the devices spontaneously catch...
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We’re breaking down the requirements around oxygen signage. The Healthcare Facilities Code® (NFPA 99) contains most of the requirements related to oxygen systems, storage, and...
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October 14 is the deadline to sign up for the Life Safety Compliance Boot Camp. Led by nationally recognized life safety expert Roy LeNeave, this 1.5-day...
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Now is the perfect time to sign up for the Life Safety Compliance Boot Camp, which will offer practical advice and strategies to keep your residents...
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What’s happening: Electronic cigarettes are being used more frequently by residents in skilled nursing facilities. Below are some reminders on regulations and safety concerns related...
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What’s new: CMS released revisions to S&C: 17-15-LSC, the memo on the use of the Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES). The revisions negate the need...
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The Life Safety Compliance Boot Camp will help you get survey and inspection ready. This training is geared for both NF and AL administrators, regionals,...
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Don’t miss the August 16-17 Life Safety Compliance Boot Camp! It will cover critical areas applicable to assisted living facilities related to the fire safety...
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Fire and life safety expert Stan Szpytek wrote a recent column in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News offering advice on preventing fires in commercial laundry rooms...
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In March of 2020, CMS implemented a number of 1135 waivers in response to the pandemic. These blanket waivers were intended to help healthcare providers...
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While planning and response efforts over the last two years were focused on clinical issues, fire safety and life safety code compliance remain critical...
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Celebrating the holidays can be an uplifting experience for both residents and staff. However, decorating can oftentimes lead to some unintended consequences. Here are some...
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Celebrating the holidays can be an uplifting experience for both residents and staff. However, decorating can oftentimes lead to some unintended consequences. Here are some...
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CMS announced it is granting a two-year extension to a specific group of existing Time Limited Waivers (TLW). This benefits providers who have historically utilized...
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Now that the VDH Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) has resumed annual health inspections, life safety inspections will be conducted within a 14-day window...
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Currently there are no waivers allowing SNFs to vary from the Life Safety Code (LSC) or the Health Care Facilities Code (HCFC) during COVID-19. Life...
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