Innovation has driven changes in furniture and design over the last decade as providers search for the best combinations for their vulnerable populations.
Ensign grows to 198 SNFs
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
The nation’s fifth-largest skilled nursing provider added a sixth South Texas property in June to bring its total nationwide site number to 198.
SNF chain’s collapse forces record $146M HUD back-up
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
When Rosewood Care Centers collapsed, its default on $146 million in mortgages became the biggest loss in the history of a HUD loan-guarantee program for nursing homes.
Flap procedure used for sacral wounds
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A surgical flap procedure using tissue from the glutes can improve blood flow and provide reliable healing of sacral pressure ulcers, according to a Chinese study.
Scanner assists detection of early ulcer development
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A subepidermal scanner can help with early detection of non-visible tissue injuries, based on a study of 35 hospitalized patients.
Even long-stay clients can return home
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A Minnesota program kept 11% of nursing home patients from becoming permanent residents by emphasizing care coordination and ensuring they had enough support to return home.
Vision loss shown to trigger seniors’ anxiety, depression
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
Older adults with vision loss may have an increased risk of anxiety and depression, according to new findings from the U.S. National Health and Aging Trends Study.
Seniors’ physicians lining up for opportunities as nationwide interest in telemed increases
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 16, 2019
With patient access to telehealth technology growing by leaps and bounds, a new analysis shows physicians are also starting to jump on the high-speed bandwagon. Doximity, an online networking service for...
Reported stash of 1,000 pills in nursing home resident’s room raises heat
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 16, 2019
A daughter’s alleged discovery of 1,000 pills in her deceased mother’s nursing home room has raised questions, generated a complaint to state authorities and likely will increase pressure on various...
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