Outside Resources

  • The 5 Essential Elements for Promoting Person-Centered Care
    If you work in a care profession, you likely use person-centered approaches every day. This guide will help you discover even more ways to help every person in your care thrive.
  • The 5Ms of Geriatrics

    Even though people all over the world are living longer and healthier lives, our health can change over time because of the different conditions and concerns we may face. Many of us, especially as we reach our mid-70s and beyond, may develop different combinations of diseases, health conditions, and disabilities. Our health needs become more complex as we get older, and what matters most to us may vary also.

  • 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene (3/2/21)

    The World Health Organization has put together a helpful infographic to remind Health Care Workers when they should practice hand hygiene.

  • 5 Simple Steps for Hosting Your Event: A Focus on Fall Prevention

    A falls education packet containing resources and ways to roll out your program; while keeping the families, residents and staff involved and educated!

  • 5 Things Your Physician Contracts Should Have

    Ludi is a health care technology company making it easier for hospitals to pay physicians. Our DocTime® Suite automates the payment process for any type of physician arrangement, from a signed contract all the way through to payment.

  • 5 Ways the Consultant Pharmacist Contributes to Psychotropic Stewardship

    Psychotropic stewardship takes a team, and everyone has a role to play. The consultant pharmacist actually has multiple roles, including teacher, advocate, investigator, and advisor. “The consultant pharmacist has to be somewhat aggressive and confident in dealing with these medications,” said Jeffrey Herr, PharmD, manager of clinical operations at PharMerica, adding, “We have to be ready to act as soon as we see someone on a psychotropic.”

  • 5 Ways to Target Psychotropic Use on Admission

    At least one study showed that over half of hospital patients age 65 and older received at least one

    psychotropic medication during a hospital stay. So it is important to start psychotropic stewardship
    before a resident sets foot in the long-term care facility.

  • 5th Annual #ActivitiesStrong Virtual Summit

    This page from Linked Senior promotes the 5th Annual Activities Strong Virtual Summit, a webinar event focused on enhancing engagement and quality of life for senior living residents. It highlights strategies for fostering meaningful activities and community involvement within senior care settings.

  • 6 Linen and Laundry Tips for Infection Prevention at Your Healthcare Facility

    Infection prevention should always be a high priority. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), proper linen and laundry management is a best practice for preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

  • 6 Proven Strategies to Prevent Delirium in Older Adults
    Six proven strategies to prevent delirium in older adults.