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 Risk Reporter for Senior Living Communities Risk Reporter for Senior Living Communities is a four-page risk management newsletter. It addresses a variety of safety and management issues important to assited living facilities, retirement centers, and senior independent apartments. The quarterly newsletter is mailed free of charge to senior living communities. If you would like to provide feedback or make a suggestion regarding an article in Risk Reporter for Senior Living Communities, arrange for a free subscription to Risk Reporter for Senior Living Communities or view issues of Risk Reporter for Senior Living Communities online, please click the appropriate link below. Provide feedback or make a suggestion for a future issue of Risk Reporter for Senior Living Communities.
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Summer 2010 Feature Story: Back injuries cripple production, budgets Managing Your Risks: Emergency planning Seasonal Spotlight: Pinpoint, address causes of resident injuries Q&A: Risk Reporter talks with Owen Gahagan Jr. about using the Predictive Index assessment tool Spring 2010 Feature Story: Ongoing assessments critical to resident safety Managing Your Risks: Risk Reporter resource library Seasonal Spotlight: Emphasize safety to avoid negligence charges Q&A: Risk Reporter talks with Bob Baker, indoor air quality professional Winter 2010 Feature Story: Employment issues require legal counsel, guidance Managing Your Risks: New risk management tool Seasonal Spotlight: Outdoor safety requires year-round commitment Q&A: Risk Reporter talks with Rita Vann about contingency planning Fall 2009 Feature Story: Make electrical safety top priority Managing Your Risks: Physical fitness Seasonal Spotlight: Assure proper care levels with regular assessments Q&A: Discussion with a plumbing contractor about frozen pipes, leaks and more Summer 2009 Feature Story: Seasonal flu plan should handle H1N1 Managing Your Risks: Preventable injuries Seasonal Spotlight: Fight disease through better hand hygiene Q&A: Reducing slips, trips and falls Spring 2009 Feature Story: Industry’s movement toward health information technology Managing Your Risks: Transportation safety Seasonal Spotlight: Limiting your liability for resident loss Q&A: Pets can make your facility more like home Winter 2009 Feature Story: Disaster preparedness requires planning Managing Your Risks: Carbon monoxide Seasonal Spotlight: Safe medication disposal Q&A: The importance of tracking and trending accidents and incidents Fall 2008 Feature Story: Case of depression or post-holiday blues Managing Your Risks: Avoiding illness Seasonal Spotlight: Safe holiday decorating Q&A: Forming a safety committee at your facility Summer 2008 Feature Story: Steps to prevent employee injuries Managing Your Risks: Risk control process Seasonal Spotlight: Needlesticks are not pain free Q&A: Return-to-work programs Spring 2008 Feature Story: Avoid an elopement tragedy at your facility Managing Your Risks: Avoiding distractions Seasonal Spotlight: Drive safety with effective transportation program Q&A: Keeping your visitors safe Winter 2008 Feature Story: Fitness matters for every age group Managing Your Risks: Hazardous jobs Seasonal Spotlight: Keep cool this summer with a spring HVAC tuneup Q&A: Proper nutrition and diet Fall 2007 Feature Story: Prepare your plumbing for Old Man Winter Managing Your Risks: Unique winter hazards Seasonal Spotlight: Business income and extra expense insurance Q&A: Dealing with mold Summer 2007 Feature Story: Effectively managing hazardous substances Managing Your Risks: Managing aggressive behavior Seasonal Spotlight: Vaccinations help protect residents and staff Q&A: Going green with your cleaning products Spring 2007 Feature Story: Overstating abilities is a dangerous practice Managing Your Risks: Don’t absorb contractor’s liability Seasonal Spotlight: Feathery friends bring joy, responsibility to facilities Winter 2007 Feature Story: Recognize, eliminate foodborne illnesses Managing Your Risks: Selecting the right glove for the job Seasonal Spotlight: Dealing with food in resident rooms Fall 2006 Feature Story: Documentation critical to protect residents, facility Managing Your Risks: Generators help you prepare for the unexpected Seasonal Spotlight: Trends in hiring Pay special attention: Medication documentation requires special attention Summer 2006 Feature Story: Reduce injuries by eliminating trip hazards Managing Your Risks: Evaluate jobs for safety Seasonal Spotlight: Scooters not solution for all mobility problems Spring 2006 Feature Story: Training, technique helps reduce lifting injuries Managing Your Risks: Indoor air quality not always adequate Seasonal Spotlight: Allergies become less common as people age Winter 2006 Feature Story: Effective evacuation requires proper planning Managing Your Risks: Work place injuries cost billions annually Policy review: Review policies to keep coverages current Fall 2005 Feature Story: Risk management teams help prevent losses Managing Your Risks: Don’t take elevator safety for granted Seasonal Spotlight: Take steps to prepare for the upcoming flu season Protect your organization: Business income and extra expense insurance Summer 2005 Feature Story: Hiring policy should include background check Managing Your Risks: Employment practices liability coverage Seasonal Spotlight: Make health and safety your top priority Spring 2005 Feature Story: Needlesticks injure 600,000 annually Managing Your Risks: Set procedures for self-administration of medication Seasonal Spotlight: Certificates of insurance offer protection Winter 2005 Feature Story: Industry experts predict trends for 2005 Managing Your Risks: Facilities need to keep up on mental health issues Seasonal Spotlight: Ensure protection by reviewing policies annually Fall 2004 Feature Story: Prepare today to avoid headaches this winter Managing Your Risks: Make safety a priority when decorating Seasonal Spotlight: Warding off flu and illness this winter Coverage Spotlight: Systems and Equipment Breakdown coverage–valuable protection Summer 2004 Feature Story: Be prepared when mixing elderly, mentally ill Managing Your Risks: Developing effective hiring practices Protect your organization: Employment practices liability insurance Spring 2004 Feature Story: Fire prevention starts with proper preparation Managing Your Risks: Protect yourself from building project mistakes, disasters Seasonal Spotlight: Construction of senior living facilities Winter 2004 Feature Story: Dealing with Alzheimer’s residents Managing Your Risks: Self-inspections are key to loss prevention Seasonal Spotlight: Avoiding cabin fever during winter Fall 2003 Feature Story: Improve through a commitment to training Managing Your Risks: Impact of HIPAA varies in senior care market Seasonal Spotlight: Take steps to prepare for a power outage Summer 2003 Feature Story: Back strain is a preventable problem Managing Your Risks: Proper admissions agreement is smart first step Seasonal Spotlight: Planning is key to keeping outdoor trips safe Winter 2003 Feature Story: Heart disease, cancer are leading causes of death Managing Your Risks: Take care when addressing loss of hearing Seasonal Spotlight: Winter is prime season for lice infestation More risk management: Insurance market calls for solid risk management Fall 2002 Feature Story: Elder abuse, neglect not easy to spot Managing Your Risks: Extended period of indemnity lengthens coverage Seasonal Spotlight: Customers have claim reporting responsibilities Summer 2002 Feature Story: Mercury spills should be taken seriously Managing Your Risks: Covering the extra expenses after a loss Seasonal Spotlight: Keeping your facility, residents comfortable Spring 2002 Feature Story: Controlling workers’ compensation losses Managing Your Risks: Loss of your business income Seasonal Spotlight: Tracking illnesses, injuries identifies problem areas Winter 2002 Feature Story: Simple precautions reduce many risks Managing Your Risks: Certificates of insurance offer protection Seasonal Spotlight: Commitment agreement helps employees focus on values The potential of feedback: Request, utilize feedback from residents and families Fall 2001 Feature Story: LTC facilities continue battle for workers Managing Your Risks: Flu vaccine delay won’t affect industry Seasonal Spotlight: Simple steps drastically reduce food borne illnesses Coverage Spotlight: Employee Benefits Liability Insurance Summer 2001 Feature Story: Treating dementia, delirium and depression Seasonal Spotlight: Mental health awareness Coverage Spotlight: Employment Practices Liability insurance Spring 2001 Feature Story: Critical thinking skills benefit residents Managing Your Risks: CLIA Certificate of Waiver regulations Seasonal Spotlight: Covering local building code changes Winter 2000 Feature Story: Prevent falls, injuries with simple precautions Managing Your Risks: Guide to dealing with food poisoning Seasonal Spotlight: Lighting the way to safety at your facility Fall 2000 Feature Story: Vaccinations protect residents and facility Seasonal Spotlight: Assisted Living Facilities have choices for accreditation Summer 2000 Feature Story: Risk management saves workers and money Managing Your Risks: Strenuous work doesn’t have to be dangerous Seasonal Spotlight: Medic Alert identification can be a lifesaver |
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