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<ul><b> <li>NEW!</b> <b>Updated photographs and illustrations</b> show the latest equipment and supplies used in caring for long-term care residents.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b><i>Basic Emergency Care</i> chapter</b> has new, vital information on controlling bleeding and the <i>Stop the Bleed</i> program, as well as a description of equipment used in medical emergencies.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b><i>Preventing Infection</i> chapter</b> includes updates on PPE and changes to procedures related to COVID-19.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b><i>Mental Health Problems</i> chapter</b> adds information on dealing with individuals experiencing emotional pain and suicide prevention, as well as expanded information on types of depression.</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b><i>Nutrition</i> chapter</b> adds new information on residents experiencing dysphagia, including current guidelines from the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).</li></ul>