State-of-the-Art Technology: Protect from Fatal Fall-Related Hip Fractures

Hip-Hope™ is a smart wearable device, designed as a belt, worn around the user’s waist. A multi-sensor-type fall detection system activates two large size airbags, wrapping and protecting the wearer’s hips, once an impending collision of the pelvis with ground surface is detected. Fall alert messages are automatically sent by the device. See more at the following links:                      …

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Free SlideServe: Using the INTERACT Early Warning Tool: Stop and Watch

View a PowerPoint PPT Presentation on using the INTERACT Early Warning Tool: Stop and Watch This session is designed for: Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) All non-nursing staff with regular direct resident contact such as those working in activities, dietary, and environmental services departments. //www.slideserve.com/amma/session-3-using-the-interact-early-warning-tool-stop-and-watch-this-session-is-designed-for Who should use Stop and Watch? Direct CareCNAS and other nursing staffRehabilitation and Activities therapistsDietary and Housekeeping staffAny other staff members with Direct resident contact. OthersFamily and close friends with…

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Disable Windows 10 Telemetry

Telemetry introduces security issues and slows down the PC. Design to advertising to shopper and Microsoft marketing, it should be disabled. O&O Shutup10: Free Antispy Tool for Windows 10 O&O ShutUp10 means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Using a very simple interface, you decide how Windows 10 should respect your privacy by…

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Free – Relief Central with Coronavirus Guidelines for iPhone

Relief Central with Coronavirus Guidelines Relief Central with Coronavirus Guidelines is a free mobile and web resource developed by the staff and friends of Unbound Medicine to assist relief workers, healthcare providers, first responders, and others called to serve in disaster relief situations around the world. //relief.unboundmedicine.com/relief/…

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Encouraging Nursing Home COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting through NHSN

CMS strongly encourages nursing homes to report staff and resident vaccination rates through the CDC’s Vaccine Reporting Module in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) on a weekly basis. Access the module at //www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/weekly-covid-vac/index.html.As the Long-term Care Pharmacy Partnership Program sunsets, the NHSN will serve as the primary source for tracking vaccination rates. These data are critical to inform product distribution planning as well as revisions to guidance on routine testing and indoor visitation.

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