Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding consumers and health care providers about bed rail safety. Adult portable bed rails intended for medical purposes are medical devices, including those intended to assist individuals who are disabled, injured, or recovering from surgery or hospitalized with…… Continue reading FDA Issues Adult Portable Bed Rail Safety Message

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare “The COVID-19 pandemic had a big impact on assisted living (AL), a vital setting in long-term care (LTC). Understanding the strengths and opportunities for improvement through practice, policy, and research are essential for AL to be prepared for the next pandemic and other challenges. AL communities…… Continue reading COVID-19 in Assisted Living: Protecting a Critical Long-Term Care Resource

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare ​​Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding comm​​unities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.…… Continue reading National Assisted Living Week: September 11-17, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On July 27, 2022 the CDC increased access to testing via Operation Expanded Testing.  Assisted living centers now have access to free COVID-19 testing for their staff and residents through December 31, 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Operation Expanded Testing (OpET) program…… Continue reading CDC Program Expands Free COVID-19 Testing to Assisted Living Facilities

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare “Effective January 1, 2023, The Joint Commission approved 4 new and 14 revised requirements for the Assisted Living Community (ALC) accreditation program. The updates span multiple chapters and address infection control, dementia care, staffing, staff wellness, and resident well-being. The changes to the requirements reflect…… Continue reading Upcoming Updates to Assisted Living Community Accreditation Requirements – The Joint Commission

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Topics:               1) Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care updates                              2) Food code updates and common survey…… Continue reading Minnesota: Assisted Living Teleconference Call

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The ALL Together newsletterwill provide updates details and information about Assisted Living for providers, residents, family members and the public regarding the Assisted Living Licensure. The Minnesota Department of Health’s Health Regulation Division (HRD) will work to provide information, news, updates and links to resources for Assisted…… Continue reading Minnesota Assisted Living Providers: ALL Together News and Updates

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Save the Date! Date: Monday, September 27, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Topics: 1) Review survey findings              2) Change of Ownership              3) Closures Contact: health.assistedliving@state.mn.us Please join the Minnesota Department of Health for…… Continue reading MN AL Providers: Upcoming Assisted Living Teleconference Call

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Save the Date! Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Topics: 1) Plan Review and Site Visits                                                   2) Appeals Process   …… Continue reading Minnesota Assisted Living Teleconference Call

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Notice of Adoption Announcement  The Minnesota Department of Health is pleased to announce the Notice of Adoption for the Rules Governing Assisted Living Facilities was published in the State Register on July 19, 2021. You may review the Notice of Adoption on the Minnesota State Register website, State Register…… Continue reading Minnesota: Assisted Living Licensure Rules Update and Updated Tools for Assisted Living Providers