By Candace McMullen, Executive Vice President of Consulting and Business Development One year ago, our country was beginning to realize the impact of COVID-19 on daily life. Limitations on travel, remote work, mask wearing, social distancing, and quarantines were just a few of the newest introductions to life as we knew it. We have moved […]
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Stabilizing solutions in the wake of the COVID-19 financial strainStabilizing solutions in the wake of the COVID-19 financial strain
By Candace McMullen, Executive Vice President of Consulting and Business Development The COVID-19 impact to the senior living industry was dramatic. We have paid the price both figuratively and financially. Our staff worked daily to respond to the changing guidance, communicate process changes, procure PPE, provide meaningful resident life activities and coordinate remote visitation opportunities. […]
Keep It Clean: Cleanliness, Disinfection Key to Stopping Virus SpreadKeep It Clean: Cleanliness, Disinfection Key to Stopping Virus Spread
By Angela Huffman, RN Clinical Services Coordinator In early March 2020, as news began to emerge about the coronavirus, we immediately began to review and update our infection control policies and procedures. Throughout the pandemic, several infection control mitigation strategies were implemented to moderate and reduce the spread of coronavirus, including: Hand hygiene Physical Distancing […]
Telemedicine: A Service Whose Time Has ArrivedTelemedicine: A Service Whose Time Has Arrived
By Tammy Leister, Regional Operational Manager Telemedicine/telehealth is not a new concept but they certainly are among the new buzzwords that have surfaced since the global pandemic. The idea of telemedicine as we know it today first appeared in 1924, depicted in Radio News Magazine as using a television and microphone for patients to communicate […]
Affinity hires additional – yet familiar – staffAffinity hires additional – yet familiar – staff
Affinity Health Services has welcomed two members back to the management team. Their respective familiarity with the senior health care management consulting company will make a positive difference. Candace McMullen, Executive Vice President of Consulting and Business Development Candace had served as Affinity’s VP of Operations from 2008-2014 and was a Nursing Consultant from 2004-2007. […]
Revamped website addresses strategic partnershipsRevamped website addresses strategic partnerships
By Mike Morlacci, Digital Media Marketing Specialist Affinity Health Services Inc.’s revised website takes a proactive approach to reaching potential partners as an optimized business-to-business gateway. AffinityHealthServices.net launched in spring of 2021. The name has not changed, but the strategic approach has. The new methodology offers subtle and stark enhancements to search engine optimization, deep […]
McMullen Returns to Affinity Health Services as Executive VP of Consulting/Business DevelopmentMcMullen Returns to Affinity Health Services as Executive VP of Consulting/Business Development
Affinity Health Services, Inc. – a senior health care management consulting company – has hired Candace McMullen as Executive Vice President of Consulting and Business Development. She had served as Affinity’s VP of Operations from 2008-2014 and was a Nursing Consultant from 2004-2007. “We are thrilled to have her back,” said Denise McQuown-Hatter, President and […]
A Salute to Frontliners – the True Heroes of 2020A Salute to Frontliners – the True Heroes of 2020
By Mike Morlacci During the COVID-19 storm of the year 2020, we have seen the rise of heroes in many segments of healthcare. The group that cannot be overlooked is one that comprises the workers in skilled and long-term care facilities, personal care, senior living and rehabilitation facilities. Affinity Health Services and our partners are […]
Wearing a Mask: Myths and FactsWearing a Mask: Myths and Facts
It is no myth that masks are important in the fight against COVID-19. The American Medical Association states there are risks for transmission that masks can prevent. The AMA advises that we protect ourselves and those around us by wearing a mask. Affinity Health Services reminds all that it not only matters if you wear a mask, but also how you […]