Abstract: A system and method for assisting in the management of a long-term care (LTC) facility is disclosed. The method includes the steps of receiving rules information about rules dealing with operating a LTC facility. The method also includes receiving resident data about the therapy and care needs of each resident of the LTC facility. Lastly, the method involves analyzing the resident data in light of the rules data and displaying on a user interface one or more notifications or alerts that identify one or more of the rules that may be triggered based on the resident data.

Abstract: A cord management device includes a first end (13); a second end (13); and an intermediate portion (12) between the first (13) and the second (13) ends. The first (13) and the second (13) ends include mating details for engaging with a socket device (5) and forming a closed loop (14) between the intermediate portion (12) and the socket device (5).

Abstract: A system comprising a first remote controllable appliance and a universal remote control having an indicator light positioned under a power key for indicating that a device soft key has been activated, or that a function signal has been transmitted for controlling the selected remote controllable appliance.

Abstract: A universal remote control is disclosed that is easy to operate in an environment where sight regarding the remote is limited. The keypad of the remote is arranged into a plurality of groupings based on their functionality. The plurality of groupings includes a grouping for a power button, a grouping for each different appliance, a grouping for support functions for the appliances, a grouping for navigation keys, a grouping for volume/channel keys a grouping for number keys and a grouping for device functions. The layout of the keypad of the remote into specific groupings allows the user to learn to operate the remote quickly and easily without having to look at the remote for guidance, i.e., by feel alone.