When leading a team, it is important to have trust. Building positive relationships is a key component in productive teams. A cohesive team with resident care at the forefront is essential. There are several ways in which a leader can successfully build positive relationship A study of healthcare workers found that trust and positive relationships […]
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In care communities, there are often errors made when it comes to medication. Several doctors often see residents in these communities to address all their medical needs. With this, there is a common occurrence of medication discrepancies. This may be cases of misreading documentation or miscommunication when transferring patient care. Although it is unfortunate that
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Leadership takes several skills to effectively lead a team. Communication is a skill that is a necessity in care teams. Having proficient communication skills enhances a leader’s ability to guide their team to success. Resident care relies on communication between both care team members and residents. The first step in leadership is opening communication routes
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Respiratory conditions are prevalent in the United States. With the medical industry ever-evolving, it is important to know the types of diseases and treatments residents may have. Providing the best care starts by understanding the diagnosis of residents. The American Lung Association reports that 34 million Americans live with some type of lung disease. Lung
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While it is known that leaders create better and safer teams to assist residents productively, leaders also have an obligation to attend to residents’ needs. In care facilities, it is common for residents to feel lonely or stressed. After all, they are in a new environment. Caretakers with solid leadership skills have the ability to
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Unfortunately, medication errors are common in care communities. It only takes one misread of the label or mishandling of medication to cause irreparable damage to a resident. Care teams need to take trained steps and precautions when administering medication to residents. Training and education can be life-saving measures in care communities. Prior research has shown
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It is widely believed that leadership is given to those in high positions. This is a misconception as leadership can be found in all roles. All positions in assisted living facilities have the capacity and ability to take on leadership roles. Leaders ensure that all residents receive the best care from motivated and focused caretakers.
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With cardiovascular diseases affecting a significant amount of Americans, education on medications and conditions is a necessity. It is important that care teams are familiar with regulations and are trained to provide correct medication to residents in assisted living facilities. ETE offers training on medication delegation to educate and equip care teams with knowledge and
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When a care team member exemplifies leadership skills, the care of the residents is held to a higher standard. Teams and residents thrive with a compassionate, productive, commutative leader to guide them in care. However, not every caregiver holds a certain “title”. All caregivers have the potential to become the types of leaders that residents
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Symptoms are unfortunately prevalent when residents are diagnosed with a disease or condition. Although many symptoms are easily treatable, others are more chronic and can often be debilitating to the resident. Without proper treatment, a resident’s quality of life can decrease. Therefore, intervention by care staff is an important aspect of working in a care
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