News And Events
Cellular Providers are Shutting Down 3G Networks- What it Means for Pennsylvanians
Beginning in January 2022, mobile carriers began shutting down their 3G networks to make room for more advanced network services, such as 5G. This move to 5G cellular networks promises faster cell phone and internet speeds, but could leave some Pennsylvanians...
Guidance on COVID-19 for Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Residences
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (Department) is providing the below guidance as an update to the guidance issued on June 26, 2020, as updated on July 31, 2020, September 18, 2020, October 26, 2020, November 25, 2020, January 28, 2021, April 5, 2021, June...
Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19
Due to concerns about increased transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, this guidance is being updated to enhance protection for healthcare personnel (HCP), patients, and visitors, and to address concerns about potential impacts on the healthcare system...
Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire (CRCQ) – Packet Revision
These modifications and instructions are in effect immediately and supersede any previous instructions provided on the submission of the CRCQ application packet. The CRCQ application packet has been updated and can be found on the DHS website in the “Application for...
Monitor Your OSHA DART (Days Away/Restricted or Transfer Rate)
With the thin profits margins today in the current post-acute care environment today the last thing providers need is an OHSA fine.
Helping Older Adults Prepare for 3G Network Shutdowns
3G wireless networks are scheduled to shut down next year, which will prevent older cell phones that utilize these networks from making or receiving calls or using data services. In addition to cell phones, other connected devices such as certain medical devices,...
“COVID Is killing rural Americans at twice the rate of people in urban America.
We're entering a new phase of the pandemic where we're seeing nationally the numbers decrease, but it's just not decreasing among rural populations." — Alan Morgan, CEO, National Rural Health Association.
Change Your Mindset, F.A.I.L.
If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means First Attempt In Learning. End is not the End. In fact, E.N.D. means Effort Never Dies. If you get NO as an answer, Next Opportunity
Marijuana
Sit with your legal team and medical director. What is your policy about prescription marijuana? Does your policy address prescription marijuana, over the counter CBD, and weed from the street? What are you going to do if residents go outside to smoke weed or people...
An excellent engaging on-boarding process saves $$$$. Key leadership is the Key!
The 1st 100 days. Make it count. Owners, C-suite leadership, and any leadership that has direct contact with the new employee should engage the new employee on day 15, day 30, day 60, and day 90. Ask the new employee how is the training? Do you have any suggestions to...