Natural disasters present unique threats to the operations of health care facilities and the communities they serve. Hospitals and clinics are critical players in emergency response during these disasters and maintaining consistent operations can save lives.
Falls are a significant issue in nursing homes, posing increased risk for substantial harm from injury, decreased quality of life and increased health care costs.
By Alice Bonner, Senior Advisor on Aging, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and Amanda Meier, Project Manager, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Last fall, Comagine Health met with nursing home leaders to identify barriers and opportunities for improvement.
Emergencies can strike at any time. Fires, hurricanes, snowstorms, ice storms, water main breaks, power outages and outbreaks are just a few examples of the emergencies that nursing homes must be prepared for year-round.
In the dynamic environment of long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) facilities, maintaining high standards of care is crucial, especially during emergencies such as pandemics.
Emergency preparedness in long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) facilities is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.
In long-term care facilities, the high vulnerability of residents to infectious diseases makes robust infection control measures critical. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) emphasizes infection control in emergency preparedness.
Congratulations to Comagine Health’s Research and Evaluation team, whose work on the long-running Oregon HOPE study concluded at the end of July.
Dementia poses unique challenges in long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) settings, necessitating specialized approaches to ensure residents receive the best possible support.
