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Follow our page on Linkedin In this issue 14 Tech-proofing:
a risky business made safer There are multiple types of risks that care homes need to be able to monitor. With compliance a key concern for all care providers, digitising risk management is crucial, as Fran Kirke, VP of Care at OneAdvanced, explains
19 Designing communal spaces: enhancing quality of life Crocus Interior Design’s Joanne Jeyes discusses what makes a good communal space and what this means for your residents’ wellbeing
24 Inclusive bathrooms for today’s needs Thomas Davies, retirement and care director at AKW, discusses the latest occupational therapy advice on inclusive bathrooms, with a particular focus on those suited to aid stroke rehabilitation and those with visual impairments
29 A best practice guide to laundry cycle management Mick Christian, training & demonstration manager for Electrolux Professional UK & Ireland, outlines best practice for care home laundries and outlines how new technologies can help laundry managers enhance both hygiene and productivity
33 Designing for dementia: the key principles Andrew Cleaver, national sector manager for healthcare at Dulux Decorator Centre, explores the key design principles to consider when designing for dementia
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37 Doing your duty: the importance of water compliance Although water compliance is especially important in a care home, many operators do not necessarily understand what is required of them. Jason Ashman, managing director of Reval Continuing Care, puts the record straight for care providers looking to be fully compliant
40 Could you evacuate
your care home? Darren Franks, director of GLOBEX Evacuation Limited, explains why care home operators and managers need to take a closer look at their emergency evacuation procedures, and better understand their legal duties and obligations
43 Supporting care staff through the menopause Emma McGrath, professional support solicitor at Citation, explains how care managers can provide support to menopausal employees and achieve the best outcomes for both the staff member and the business
46 Good care for vegans and vegetarians With more and more vegetarians and vegans entering care, providers need to make sure they take their residents’ dietary needs seriously. Amanda Woodvine, chief executive of charity Vegetarian for Life, explains how enhancing quality of life for older vegans and vegetarians is key to achieving excellence in person-centred care
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