Technology award winners raise bar for third annual McKnight’s Tech Awards
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Compelling stories of improved resident engagement is how some winners of the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards caught the eyes of our independent panel of judges.
Diabetes growth to drive wound market
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
A rise in diabetes and obesity will drive the increase in the wound care market over the next four years, a research group asserts.
NPWT may boost social life for wound care patients: report
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Negative pressure wound therapy may increase a patient’s quality of life in the short-term, a study has found, although researchers acknowledge further investigation is needed.
New goals for antipsychotics not unreasonable, leaders say
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Providers may grumble about renewed pressure to lower the use of antipsychotics among long-term care residents with dementia, but the industry has an opportunity to be a leader, said LeadingAge President...
New strategy for antibiotics
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
The White House unveiled a national plan in September to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It includes an executive order to “reduce the emergence and spread” of these bacteria and ensure...
Fatal reactions raise concerns
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Reactions to medication was the leading cause of allergy-related sudden deaths in the past decade, according to a new analysis.
Antipsychotics goal gets reset
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Long-term care providers are being asked to reduce the use of antipsychotic medications among residents by 25% by the end of 2015, and 30% by the end of 2016.
Magic wafers may keep residents healthy
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2014
Most people have some quirky food issue, whether it’s gagging at the smell of fish or a hatred of condiments. I’ll confess mine: I detest raw apples. Apple cider, applesauce, apple pie —...
Managing time for staff to reflect after a resident’s death
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2014
Singing “Amazing Grace” or playing a ukelele version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” may not immediately spring to mind as ways to help staff members grieve after a resident has...
Four-year nursing degree still a great choice
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 16, 2014
Good news for career nurses with bachelor’s degrees: You’re killing it compared to teachers, journalists and high school graduates.