Qsource Podcasts

[Audio Blog] Empowering Staff Through Training and Clinical Education in Nursing Homes

High-quality resident care begins with confident, capable staff, and that confidence comes from more than orientation checklists. It comes from training that’s relevant, timely, and connected to real-world challenges. At Qsource, we help nursing homes build and maintain a culture of learning that strengthens both compliance and care delivery.
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[Audio Blog] Understanding Nursing Home Citations: What They Are and Why They Matter

In the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of long-term care, the pressure to meet regulatory expectations is always present, and for good reason. Citations issued during regulatory surveys serve as formal indicators that a facility has not met specific federal standards. But for nursing home staff, they represent much more than just survey outcomes. Citations can affect everything from resident care and staff morale to facility reputation and reimbursement.
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Safe Medication Practices in Focus: Addressing F761 in Nursing Homes

Medication management is one of the most critical components of care in a nursing home, and one of the most heavily scrutinized during surveys. F761, Labeling and Storage of Drugs and Biologicals, exists to ensure that every medication administered is safe, effective, and handled properly. Yet, this F-tag is among the most commonly cited, often due to errors that occur in the rush of daily routines.
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[Audio Blog] Recruiting and Retaining the Right People in Long-Term Care

In nursing homes, the quality of care starts with the people delivering it. Yet staffing remains one of the most persistent and difficult challenges facilities face, especially when turnover is high, recruiting is reactive, and burnout is common. The solution isn’t just hiring more people, it’s hiring the right people and creating the conditions that make them want to stay.
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Mental Health Awareness in Nursing Homes

Linzie Bugg discusses mental health and wellbeing for older adults in long-term care settings. She shares person-centered strategies, like cognitive stimulation, social connection, hobbies, movement, and trauma-informed care, that support residents’ mental and emotional health while meeting CMS regulatory requirements. Linzie also highlights the importance of behavioral health services, social services, and individualized care planning. The episode offers practical insights and compliance tips for nursing home staff and administrators to enhance quality of life for residents with mental health needs.
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[Audio Blog] Supporting Better Care in Nursing Homes: The Role of Qsource

Improving care in nursing homes requires more than compliance, it takes collaboration, customization, and a strong support system. Qsource partners directly with long-term care teams to strengthen infection control, staff training, documentation, and regulatory readiness. With hands-on consulting tailored to each facility’s needs, Qsource helps nursing homes navigate challenges and build sustainable systems that put residents first.
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[Audio Blog] Working Together to Prevent and Manage Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Homes

Preventing pressure ulcers requires a team approach across CNAs, nurses, dietitians, therapists, and administrators. From daily skin checks to nutritional support and proper repositioning, collaboration ensures residents remain safe and wounds are effectively treated. Qsource supports nursing homes with training and programs to strengthen their prevention strategies.
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How to Prevent Dehydration in Nursing Homes

Linzie Bugg shines a spotlight on dehydration prevention in nursing homes, aligning with National Hydration Day. She unpacks CMS regulations F692 and F807, emphasizing the requirement for facilities to maintain residents’ hydration status through individualized care, regular assessments, and personalized fluid intake strategies. The episode explores practical, creative solutions to keep residents hydrated, such as offering a wide variety of beverages, introducing hydration champions and rounds, using smart hydration tech, setting up hydration carts, and incorporating fun activities like mocktail happy hours, jelly drops, and bingo games with hydrating prizes.
Linzie also shares key clinical insights, including early signs of dehydration and the importance of CNA involvement in recognizing subtle changes in residents’ health. The episode concludes by highlighting how Qsource can support facilities with customized care planning, staff training, and compliance strategies to ensure hydration is managed effectively and survey readiness is maintained.
To schedule a FREE consultation and speak with one of our nursing home consultants, please visit: https://www.qsource.org/book-a-meeting

[Audio Blog] The Future of Infection Control

Infection control is becoming more complex as antibiotic resistance grows and regulations tighten. Nursing homes can stay ahead by adopting real-time surveillance, predictive analytics, and enhanced reporting through NHSN. Facilities working with organizations like Qsource are already using these tools to anticipate risks, reduce outbreaks, and improve resident safety.
To schedule a FREE consultation and speak with one of our nursing home consultants, please visit: https://www.qsource.org/book-a-meeting

Alzheimers and Brain Awareness Month

In this episode, Linzie Bugg, a nurse surveyor, spotlights Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. She shares key statistics about dementia’s growing impact, outlines common symptoms, and offers practical tips for protecting brain health—such as exercise, diet, sleep, and social engagement. Linzie emphasizes the importance of supporting caregivers and providing individualized care for those affected. She also highlights Qsource’s commitment to quality dementia care. The episode concludes with a reminder to raise awareness and a teaser for the next topic: preventing dehydration in nursing home residents.
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