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Patient/Family Expectations and the Effect on a Healthcare …

WEBMaintain open communication lines between staff and families; encourage questions and allow for honest answers about changes in health status and abilities. Build and …

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Wearable Devices in Healthcare Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEBWearables for Health Another goal of wearables is to change medicine from reactive (when a person is already sick and requires treatment) to preventive (when a person is healthy …

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Professional Boundaries Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEBProfessional Boundaries. Professional boundaries can be thought of as the spaces between the caregiver’s power and the patient’s vulnerability. Establishing and maintaining …

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Caring for Tracheostomy Patients at Home Glatfelter Healthcare …

WEBTraining of caregivers, and verification of their competency in special procedures such as tracheostomy care, is a first step in minimizing the risk of complications. Developing an …

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Cybersecurity Considerations for Telehealth Services

WEBAs defined by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA, 2017), telehealth is “the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long …

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Glatfelter Insurance Glatfelter Healthcare

WEBAt Glatfelter, we proudly provide insurance protections for more than 3,700 hospice, home healthcare and senior facilities across the nation. And we provide more than just a …

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Bed Rail Safety Considerations Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEB4. Between the rail, at the ends of the rail. 5. Between split bed rails. 6. Between the end of the rail and the side edge of the head or foot board. 7. Between the head or foot board …

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Legionella Risk in Healthcare Facilities

WEBApproximately 6,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease (LD) were reported in the United States in 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 76% of these …

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Video Surveillance in Senior Living

WEBSummary. Video surveillance in senior living facilities is a controversial topic. This technology may help improve patient safety and security but also raises concerns about …

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Glatfelter Healthcare We care for the caregiver

WEBOur difference is a simple but important one: our associates focus on healthcare and caregiving organizations. Our in-house claims administrators, underwriters and risk …

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Best Practices for Resident Smoking & Oxygen Safety

WEBOxygen Safety. It is important to conduct an environmental risk assessment whenever oxygen will be in use to ensure a safe environment that is free of potential ignition …

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Back Injury Prevention Tips Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEBApproximately one million people lose time from work each year due to back injuries. 1 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the low back and upper extremities are not only an …

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The Family and Medical Leave Act

WEBa “serious health condition” is defined as an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves either: any period of incapacity or treatment connected …

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Managing Contracts for Healthcare Organizations

WEBDownload PDF. Managing Contracts for Healthcare Organizations. It is important for healthcare organizations to have written contracts in place whenever doing business …

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Adult Day Care Safety Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEBAdult Day Care Safety. Adult day care is often all-inclusive care provided to an elderly population aged 55 and older. The services provided by this program may include …

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Wandering Patients, Elopement Prevention and Response

WEBElopement is defined by the National Institute for Elopement Prevention and resolution as, “When a patient or resident who is cognitively, physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or …

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Incident Reporting

WEBThe incident reporting system may serve to: Improve the management of patient care by assuring appropriate and immediate intervention occurs and corrective measures are …

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Vehicle Fleet Risk Control for Home Healthcare Organizations

WEBFleet safety is an essential risk control element for organizations that own or leases vehicles and for those that allow employees to use personal vehicles on organization business. …

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Glatfelter Healthcare We care for the caregiver

WEBIndustry-focused insurance solutions for healthcare organizations. Provide superior care for your caregiving clients by offering Glatfelter’s broad range of insurance products …

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Bereavement Camps Glatfelter Healthcare Practice

WEBBereavement Camps. Many hospice organizations across the United States hold annual or semi-annual bereavement camps. These camps are specifically geared to children and …

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

WEBTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. This Communiqué provides entities with analysis …

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