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CLTC Weekly is a free email newsletter that delivers the latest weekly news on the long-term care industry, including important CMS regulatory changes, a tip of the week, and much, much more.

July 17, 2008 (Volume 3, Issue 30)

Exercise may prevent brain shrinkage for Alzheimer's patients
A preliminary study suggests that individuals with early Alzheimer’s disease may be able to slow brain shrinkage with a lot of exercise, according to CNN.com.

Massachusetts facility experiences carbon monoxide exposure
Eight employees and 38 residents were sent to the hospital after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in their facility in Tauton, MA, according to boston.com.

Tip of the week: Develop a companywide strategy for EHR goals
About three years ago, a long-term care organization called American Baptist Homes of the West in Fresno, CA, took on an electronic health records (EHR) project with the following three goals: 1. Creating efficiency through technology 2. Building assets in quality improvement and risk management 3. Incorporating a seamless system of communication

This week’s question: Is your facility up-to-code to comply with the sprinkler system requirements under the new regulation to be issued by CMS?
Go to http://hcpro.com/long-term-care/ and scroll down to the bottom right corner of the page to add your answer.

Other recently-published articles from CLTC Weekly:

Question of the week: Do you think the media accurately portrays nursing homes?

Tip of the week: Overcoming language barriers with ESL staff members

Medicaid costs for long-term care on the rise

Twelve Indiana nursing homes deficiency-free

Tip of the week: How to change the environment to manage resident falls

New study links sleep duration and risk of falls

New trial begins to test effectiveness of investigational pneumococcal vaccine

Tip of the week: Staff grocery store makes a difference at nursing home

Tip of the week: Change your environment of care to manage falls

Question of the week: Is your facility preparing for baby boomers?

Long-term care insurance plan costs rising

CMS delays revised SNF ABN implementation

Tip of the week: Keep your facility safe from employment litigation

Seven states receive grants to promote alternatives to institutional care

Unclear discharge notes lead to medication starts and stops

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