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Skilled Care During Difficult Times with Seniors in mind, this article is provided by Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation
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uring these challenging times, the number-one priority for any skilled nursing care facility is protecting the health, safety and comfort of their residents. Year after year, skilled nursing facilities do their best to fulfill that priority. But because of the current state of affairs, many skilled care teams have been pushed to adapt and innovate to continue serving the senior population. If you're considering skilled care or have a loved one living at a facility, take a moment to learn more about it and how facilities may be adapting during this time. Skilled care facilities offer services such as skilled nursing and longterm care, short-term rehabilitation, post-surgical care, and respite services. Skilled nursing teams cater to long-term residents, making sure those residents have what they need to lead comfortable, fulfilling lives. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists are often on site to help patients reach their highest level of ability after illness or surgery. And many facilities have social services teams, activities associates and dietary professionals who try to foster a supportive, fun and nourishing environment. With the new pressures COVID-19 has put on us as a nation, skilled care facilities are implementing new safety methods and procedures to meet the needs of their residents and their families while limiting risk of infection. Doing so will benefit not only the residents but also the community at large as we all work to flatten the curve. Nurses and care associates at skilled care facilities are expected to closely observe local, state and national health guidelines when administering care to residents. All of the care associates wear personal protective equipment and monitor residents regularly. There are also
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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020
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