by admin | Jul 25, 2026 | Blogs
This summer, Michigan has reported thousands of cyclosporiasis cases tied to a multistate outbreak traced back to contaminated iceberg lettuce, with hospitalizations reported across the state and beyond. It’s a stark reminder that foodborne illness isn’t a...
by admin | Jul 25, 2026 | Blogs
In Summer 2026, foodborne illness continues to dominate public-health headlines, reminding Michigan Adult Foster Care providers that kitchen safety is not an abstract compliance topic. A contaminated ingredient, an improperly cooled meal, or a missed recall can...
by admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Blogs
A power outage during a heatwave. A gas leak at 2 a.m. A tornado warning with residents to move safely and quickly. Emergencies in community-based care settings don’t wait for a convenient time, and staff who freeze or improvise in the moment put residents at...
by admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Blogs
Every strong direct care team has someone who naturally teaches others the ropes — but knowing the work and knowing how to train adults to do the work are two very different skill sets. DCTRC’s Train-the-Trainer for Instructor Development course closes that gap,...
by admin | Jul 22, 2026 | Blogs
Direct care staff face bloodborne pathogen exposure risks every day — from assisting with a fall, changing a bandage, or cleaning up after an accident. A single unprotected exposure to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV can have lasting consequences, which is why proper...
by admin | Jul 21, 2026 | Blogs
In most nursing homes and Adult Foster Care settings, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) is treated as a compliance deadline — a form to complete, submit, and file away. But the MDS is also one of the richest sources of operational data a facility generates, quietly connected...
