About the Course

Learn how to identify dehydration risk, recognize early changes in condition, and implement simple, effective hydration systems in your RCFE. This course provides practical, Title 22–aligned strategies to support resident safety, improve outcomes, and strengthen administrator oversight.

Identify Early Hydration Risks

Recognize subtle dehydration signs early, identify at-risk residents, and prevent avoidable decline, complications, and unnecessary hospitalizations.

Turn Observations Into Action

Transform daily observations into consistent systems that improve communication, documentation, staff follow-through, and overall resident safety.

Build Hydration Systems That Work

Create simple, practical hydration plans using routines, preferences, and creative strategies to improve intake and support safer care.

Dr. Anita Semple, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Founder & Lead Educator, SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting With over 30 years of hands-on experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and clinical nursing, Dr. Anita Semple brings unmatched expertise to continuing education for residential care professionals in California. She is a board-certified, doctorate-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who has worked across nearly every care setting—including hospitals, home health, skilled nursing, adult residential care, and assisted living. As a former administrator and owner of a 72-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Semple understands not only the clinical demands but also the operational and regulatory challenges administrators and staff face daily. She has also served as the administrator of a large Visiting Nurse Association, gaining insight into home health compliance and management. Today, she continues practicing as a nurse practitioner, providing direct care to adult and geriatric patients in assisted living, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities. Her continuing education courses are built on real-world insight, evidence-based best practices, and deep respect for the professionals working in residential and long-term care. Every course is designed to be practical, compliant with California Title 22 regulations, and truly supportive of the learners who keep our most vulnerable populations safe and well.

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 15 Lessons

  1. 1

    Drink Smart: Course Overview

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      Course Overview and Instructions

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      Questions or Concerns? Contact Us

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      Drink Smart: Study Guide (Optional)

  2. 2

    Section 1: FOUNDATIONS, RISK, AND ADMINISTRATOR ROLE

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      Foundations of Hydration & Resident Risk in Residential Care

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      Quiz 1

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    Section 2: CAUSES, CONTRIBUTING FACTORS, AND SYSTEM GAPS

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      Causes of Dehydration, Contributing Factors & System Gaps

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      Quiz 2

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    Section 3: SYSTEMS, PLANNING, AND IMPLEMENTATION

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      Hydration Planning, Staff Systems & Administrator Oversight

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      QUIZ 3

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    Course Wrap Up

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      Course Completion and Next Steps

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      Feedback

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      Drink Smart: Final Exam

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    References and Resources

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      Hydration Plan/ Policy for Residential Care

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      High Fluid Foods Handout including Recommendations for Those with Dementia

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      Course References

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