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Safe Care for Seniors 3-part Virtual Workshop
On February 24, 2021 by Julie Apold
Attend a 3-part virtual workshop A Practical Guide to Providing Safe Care for Seniors starting April 6. This series is for organizations wanting to learn about this initiative and staff in participating organizations who have not yet completed training.
Safe Care for Seniors: Will You Be Recognized at this Year’s Institute?
On February 24, 2021 by Julie Apold
Last year, we recognized the first fifty-one LeadingAge Minnesota members who had been named to the Safe Care for Seniors Action Honor Roll. This year we are on track to recognize several additional organizations that have demonstrated key actions within each of the 5 Safe Care Action Steps. We will also be recognizing our first group of members who have achieved the highest level of Safe Care – the Excellence Level.
Safe Care for Seniors News: New to Safe Care for Seniors? Our 3-part Workshop is for You
On February 17, 2021 by Julie Apold
We are proud to introduce a new Safe Care for Seniors virtual workshop designed for those of you who are new to the program. The 3-part program will begin on Tuesday, April 6 and continue weekly with subsequent sessions on April 13 and 20.
Get Vaccinated - Be a Safe Care Hero
On December 23, 2020 by Julie Apold
Strategies to Boost Vaccination Rates
As the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming a reality, it is important to continue to address barriers that may cause staff or residents to be hesitant about getting the vaccine. The CDC outlines steps that may increase confidence in the vaccine and boost vaccination rates in your organization.
Be a Safe Care Hero: Get Vaccinated
On December 9, 2020 by Julie Apold
Safe Care Vaccine Campaign Underway
The COVID-19 vaccine is coming, but we know that it will not be effective if people don’t get vaccinated. Over the coming weeks we will be promoting the importance of getting vaccinated through the Safe Care for Seniors Living the Pledge Campaign.
Safe Practices for Glove Use: New Video Available
On December 2, 2020 by Julie Apold
Appropriate use of gloves and hand hygiene practices related to glove use is an important component of effective infection prevention practices and is a practice that is frequently cited during infection control surveys.
Safe Care for Seniors: Dec. is Hand Hygiene and Glove Month
On December 2, 2020 by Julie Apold
Join Your Colleagues in Creating Safe Hand Hygiene and Glove Use Habits across our communities. The Living the Pledge Campaign monthly infection prevention campaign is now entering its second full month to help keep residents and fellow team members safe from harm.
Safe Practices for a Safe Visit: New Video Available
On October 28, 2020 by Julie Apold
Everyone is working hard to balance visitation and safety. LeadingAge Minnesota’s new 4-minute Safe Practices for Safe Visits video provides the 4 key safety rules
Safe Care in the Age of COVID Workshop Series
On October 7, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
This is the perfect time to connect with your colleagues to talk about Safe Care for Seniors and how to apply its principles and strategies to improve outcomes in key COVID-related safety areas such as infections, adverse events, resident quality of life and staff safety.
Staff COVID Culture of Safety Survey: Free Opportunity to Participate
On September 23, 2020 by Julie Apold
Are you seeing stress, burnout, and anxiety amongst your staff during the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you want to gain additional insights into
Safe Care in the Age of COVID – Safe Care Champions Call Next Thursday
On September 16, 2020 by Julie Apold
Safe Care Champions play an important role in meeting our goal of Eliminating Preventable Harm in the Course of Caregiving—which includes eliminating preventable infections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Save the Date: Safe Care in the Age of COVID Virtual Workshop Series
On September 9, 2020 by Heidi Simpson
The goal of Safe Care remains constant – Eliminate Preventable Harm in the Course of Caregiving. Our 3-part Virtual Workshop Series—Safe Care in the Age of COVID—will take a deeper look at what we have learned
Safe Care in the Age of COVID – Calling all Safe Care Champions
On September 2, 2020 by Julie Apold
Safe Care Champions play an important role in meeting our collective goal of Eliminating Preventable Harm in the Course of Caregiving (which includes eliminating preventable infections during the COVID-19 pandemic).
Safe Care in the Age of COVID
On August 12, 2020 by Julie Apold
As we have pivoted in the past several months to focus on COVID-19 and put practices in place to combat this virus, we are reminded of our Safe Care for Seniors pledge for respect, safety and dignity and the shared commitment we made together to prevent harm in the course of caregiving.
Do the Right Thing: Rapid Evaluation Teams
On February 25, 2020 by Julie Apold
Safe Care for Seniors has released a new training video that will help staff know the right thing to do when they find a resident unresponsive or respond to urgent or unexpected situations. The 10-minute Rapid Evaluation Team video demonstrates a real-life scenario, provides an implementation action plan, and showcases the positive outcomes Carris Health Care Center & Therapy Suites in Willmar is experiencing as a result of this process.
4 Staff from Saint Therese of New Hope Recognized with Make Zero Harm Possible Awards
On January 29, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Doing ordinary things with extraordinary love is the mission of Saint Therese and you need not look further than a receptionist, volunteer and two nursing assistants from that community to see individuals who are living that mission and demonstrating their commitment to their Safe Care for Seniors pledge. Meet the latest recipients of our Make Zero Harm Possible awards:
Safe Care: Meet the Buddies Forever Champions at Minnesota Veteran’s Home - Luverne
On January 21, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Teamwork makes the dream work. At the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Luverne, there is a team of dedicated safety and quality champions that are making a positive difference in the health and wellness of the veterans they serve. Meet the Buddies Forever Champions, our latest recipient of the Make Zero Harm Possible award in our Safe Care for Seniors program.
Sue Kiel, Dietary Cook at North Share Health, Makes Zero Harm Possible
On January 12, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Sue Kiel truly embodies the mission of providing community access to compassionate care each day in her work and is a tremendous team member who all who live and work at North Shore Health in Grand Marais. For her commitment to safety, respect and dignity, Sue Kiel is the most recent recipient of the Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Lynette Berglund, Care Attendant at Grand Arbor, Makes Zero Harm Possible
On January 7, 2020 by Jodi Boyne
Lynette Berglund, a care attendant at Grand Arbor in Alexandria, recently received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes staff in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
Will You Make the Action Honor Roll?
On January 7, 2020 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota members who complete their Safe Care for Seniors Self-Assessment and successfully implement at least one action in each step of the 5-Step Action plan will be recognized at this year’s Institute & Expo as the inaugural members of the Action Honor Roll. The deadline for completion is Friday, Jan. 17. Enter the Safe Care for Seniors portal and show us your progress.