As experts in the senior living industry, we have many conversations about OSHA. Compliance is a key point of those conversations but preparation for a visit is even more important. An OSHA compliance officer can show up at a senior living community, unannounced, at any time during normal business hours. A single...

Several states will soon be experiencing extreme wind chills and in some instances potential historic record setting low temperatures. In order to best protect your residents, staff, and visitors consider implementing the following best practices: Review cold weather policies with staff Test emergency...

Our recent blog discussed the hazard of frozen water pipes and included tips on how to mitigate potential damage. There are a number of other circumstances where water damage can occur in your center – flood waters, backup of sewers and drains, overflow of pipes, sprinkler leakage to name a few. Property...

Private duty personnel provide personal care or companionship to residents in senior living communities. They are paid for by the resident but because they are working in the senior living community, they create a unique risk exposure. Senior living providers must decide if they will allow private duty aids in...

With colder temperatures arriving in many states, now is a good time to take measures to protect pipes from freezing. Frozen water pipes often burst when they thaw resulting in water damage to your center. Taking proactive measures will greatly reduce disruption to normal daily activities and any associated...