Everyone knows that having the right staffing levels improves your star rating and the quality of the care you provide. Then why doesn’t everyone do it? The same reasons keep coming up:

• "We can’t find the right people."
• "We can’t keep the right people."
• "We have the right people, but they're doing tasks that don’t improve quality."

Although you take measures to avoid falls and may even have a solid fall prevention program in place, they still happen. You already know that falls may have serious medical consequences for your residents. After a fall, a resident’s quality of life and ability to function can be severely affected. Even minor injuries can have emotional consequences for your residents, making them fearful and withdrawn.

But don’t simply accept falls as inevitable. Be proactive and look for ways to prevent them whenever possible. It’s well worth the effort. Here’s why.

Skilled nursing and assisted living communities face unique challenges: they provide medical care while still needing to feel like home. This means that in addition to preventing incidents, you’re working hard to help your residents enjoy a high quality of life.

Providing a great resident experience doesn’t have to be complex. A few simple steps can help you put your best foot forward and be the community that others strive to emulate.