Weekly Wrap - September 19, 2025

In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we explore new tools and insights shaping care in senior living communities. We start with updated infection prevention resources from APIC and Argentum, including practical guides designed to help communities implement stronger, more resident-centered infection control practices. We then shift to an innovative study out of Stanford, where researchers are using gait tracking to predict fall risk with impressive accuracy—opening doors to earlier interventions. Next, we highlight a powerful study focused on improving transitions from long-term care to hospital settings, co-designed with residents and care partners to create practical tools like decision-aid flowcharts and hospital-ready lanyards. We also break down the upcoming 3-day rule waiver under CMS’s new TEAM model, which could significantly change how Medicare supports skilled nursing admissions. With emergency preparedness top of mind, we review Argentum’s latest white paper on scalable planning strategies for communities facing natural disasters and public health events. Finally, we reflect on how language impacts care culture, drawing on ASHRM’s guidance to avoid “never” words in healthcare communication. It’s a packed episode with practical takeaways you can bring back to your team this week.