Keeping Staff Educated with Clinical Education
Keeping Staff Educated with Clinical Education What is clinical education? “Clinical education” refers to programs and formal supervised experiential learning, focused on the educational development of staff and application of patient/client-centered skills and professional behaviors. Educating your staff. Staff education is one of the most important things a hospital can do. It helps nurses and…
Read MoreInfant Security in Hospitals: How Hospitals Can Protect Infants
Security in Hospitals: How Hospitals Can Protect Infants [vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/MoEgpR1g3yE”][vc_column_text]Over 40% of infant abductions take place in a healthcare facility, according to a nationwide data analysis by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children between the years of 1964 and 2021. While the data supports a terrifying reality, there are many ways to ensure…
Read MoreHelping Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients with Wander Management
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Helping Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients with Wander Management Managing Alzheimer’s Patients that Wander Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of disability and poor health (morbidity) in older adults. And it is only going to get worse. Projections show that the number of people living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. population is expected to double by…
Read MoreStaff Protection: An increasing, yet preventable healthcare violence epidemic
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Staff Protection: An increasing, yet preventable healthcare violence epidemic In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the benefits, and drawbacks of working in healthcare have come into clear view. One of the existing problems is staff protection. A 2021 report by Scripps Health shows a 17% increase in reports of verbal and physical abuse…
Read More5 Ways to Have a Safe Halloween with Family and Residents with Dementia
5 Ways to Have a Safe Halloween with Family & Residents with Dementia Every year pumpkins and spider webs, ghosts, and ghouls appear in October. While many people enjoy decorating for Halloween and wearing costumes, these changes can be difficult for people with forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Some aspects of Halloween can be…
Read MoreHow can Flexible Financing from RF Technologies Financial Services Help You?
How can Flexible Financing from RFT Financial Services Help You? By Bob Nahorski RFT’s life safety solutions are now easier than ever to acquire through simple financing with RF Technologies Financial Services. Our internal financing arm is available to all customers regardless of market or size. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of financial…
Read MoreQuick Response Pro UL 1069 Wireless Nurse Call Meets Changes Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Skilled Nursing Facilities Face Challenges with Changing Requirements RF Technologies answers the call for UL 1069 certified nurse call equipment with new Quick Response® Pro wireless nurse call system. State requirements for skilled nursing facilities are changing to require nurse call systems to meet the UL 1069 Standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment.…
Read MoreWhy Risk it? A Case Against Bed Rails for Fall Management
Why risk it? A case against bed rails for fall management By Bill Bulzoni When it comes to resident safety, bed rails, also known as side rails, seem like a logical and effective form of fall prevention and fall management for those at risk of falling in senior living communities. In reality, they can be…
Read MoreUnderstanding Industry Standards for Nurse Call and Emergency Call Systems
Knowing Industry Standards for Nurse Call and Emergency Call Systems By Paul Larson | Updated 7/20/2021 Nurse call and emergency call systems have an essential role in senior living facilities. They provide a crucial communications channel between residents and caregivers and enable a facility to efficiently provide for the health and safety of their residents…
Read MoreFall Reduction: Decreasing Cost While Increasing Effectiveness
Fall Reduction: Decreasing Cost While Increasing Effectiveness In today’s hospital environment, the fall reduction of patients has become a pivotal issue both from a financial and risk perspective. In addition, JCAHO has mandated in its Patient Safety Guidelines that fall reduction be a major focus of all health care facilities. However, there have been very…
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