2016 Questions https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/topics.aspx?forum=192669 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:28:49 GMT Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:21:12 GMT Copyright © 2016 LeadingAge North Carolina EHR Software https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1186357 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1186357 Wed, 6 Jan 2016 22:16:38 GMT Video Equipment https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1312743 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1312743 Do you have a policy regarding the installation of videography equipment in IL residences? Do you have a policy related to families installing videotaping equipment in HCC or AL rooms? ]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:21:12 GMT Employee Cell Phone Policy https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1298985 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1298985 Do you have a cell phone policy restricting employees’ right to use cell phones at work, and if so, then how do such restrictions apply?]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:17:44 GMT Vendor/Employee Check https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1298216 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1298216 Does your organization use a specific service to check vendors and employees against the OIG/GSA websites or is it handled in-house? Also, if your organization uses a service, who do they use and how does the service work? Would you recommend the service that you use for this?
]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:07:56 GMT Resident Council https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1298215 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1298215 Would you be willing to share your 1) resident council description and your 2) resident council chairperson job description?  We are at the start of a council year and it would be helpful.  Thank you.]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:07:11 GMT Mobile Dermatology Providers https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1285482 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1285482 Is anyone aware of a mobile dermatology provider for LTC/Retirement Communities in NC other than on-site?]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2016 18:28:46 GMT Policy re: Resident Golf Cart Use https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1280781 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1280781 Would you be willing to share your policy for resident golf cart use and resident evaluation for golf cart use on your property?  We are reviewing ours and would like to see what others include.  Thank you.]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:19:46 GMT Policy re: Resident Guests https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1274707 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1274707 What is your policy regarding resident guests? We require that residents be physically present on campus when they have guests. Increasingly we are having situations where residents allow individuals to stay in their residences on campus when they are not present and out of town and thus are not present to address issues that arise with the guests. We do make an exception for family and caregivers when the resident is hospitalized, in skilled care, hospice, etc. I am interested in how other communities manage this.  ]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 15:53:34 GMT Policy re: Resident Guests https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1274706 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1274706 What is your policy regarding resident guests? We require that residents be physically present on campus when they have guests. Increasingly we are having situations where residents allow individuals to stay in their residences on campus when they are not present and out of town and thus are not present to address issues that arise with the guests. We do make an exception for family and caregivers when the resident is hospitalized, in skilled care, hospice, etc. I am interested in how other communities manage this.  ]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 15:53:33 GMT AEDs https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1264936 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1264936 Our community is exploring whether to install AEDs (automated external defibrillators) on campus and if so, where to locate them, who/how to train, etc. In our discussions we are considering our commitment to uphold resident wishes regarding resuscitation, the outcomes of AED use in older adults and the fact that our community includes staff of a variety of ages. The taskforce is wondering if your community has struggled with this question and how you responded.]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:15:43 GMT OSHA Exposure Control Plan https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1267552 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1267552 Would you be willing to share your OSHA exposure control plan?  We are updating ours and would like to see what others include.  Thanks.]]> Tue, 3 May 2016 18:15:25 GMT Animal Care in a Community Setting https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1248048 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1248048
Question from someone seeking advice from the LeadingAge North Carolina membership:

Here at Adams Farm Living & Rehab, we have a 9 year old Golden Retriever that lives in the facility.  She is an older dog that receives glucosamine with her meals and occasionally gets hot spots that we treat.  We have a resident that wants to be very involved with her care.  However, we cannot allow her to keep the medicine in her room.  My questions are as follows:
  • Do other facilities allow residents to be involved in the care of the animals such as administering medications?
  • How do other facilities manage the animal’s care on a day to day basis, specifically the weekend when there is limited staff?
  • Finally, would facilities be willing to share their policies and procedures with us? 
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide us.
]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:26:26 GMT Guidelines re: Outside Items https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1247049 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1247049

What are your community's guidelines regarding items that residents may place outside of cottages and apartments - for example, yard ornaments, additional landscaping, potted plants, furniture, storage units and/or storage in general?

 ]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:54:53 GMT On-Call Pay https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1236739 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1236739 Does your nurse scheduling coordinator provide on-call support and if so, how do you pay this position – on call or shift differential pay?
]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:35:51 GMT Physical Activity in Higher Levels of Service https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1204255 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1204255 Do you have a successful outreach program in your community to improve fitness among residents in higher levels of service?  Have you had success with innovative activities rather than some of the more common chair programs? If so would you be willing to host Erin Crawford, Fitness Facilitator at Carol Woods, for a brief visit?  Please contact her at ecrawford@carolwoods.org or 919-918-2647. ]]> Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:51:25 GMT HIPAA Risk Assessment https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1202978 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1202978 Do you have a suggestion for a company that would perform the HIPAA Risk Assessment, and if so would you please provide contact information? ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:27:15 GMT Nurse Staffing https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1192825 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1192825 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:22:05 GMT Dining https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1198012 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1198012 Does your community outsource all or some of its dining services to a provider such as Sodexo, Morrison or Strategic Dining?]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2016 13:13:40 GMT Support Groups https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1194723 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1194723 Does your community offer a dementia or grief support group?  If so would you please share the contact information for the support group facilitator?  ]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:03:41 GMT On-Campus Transportation from Cottages to Dining Room https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1190227 https://www.leadingagenc.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1190227 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:45:46 GMT