‘Code Silver’ simulations are enhancing staff confidence
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Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2018
A workplace violence training program developed by an Ohio health system equipped staff with new responses and for reacting to potentially violent situations. Summa Health System’s efforts included classroom...
Antibiotics under fire: Providers must master new methods to keep use down
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Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2018
Skilled nursing facilities must treat both pressure ulcers and surgical site wounds, and never has there been more focus on treating them successfully to minimize infection. The profession is also under...
Foreign-born workers could fill gaps, would need support
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 29, 2018
Overseas talent may be key to filling nursing home hiring gaps, according to a research series published by The LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston.
Overnight shifts to get a warning label?
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 29, 2018
A U.S. agency tasked with studying carcinogens says working at night — specifically, exposure to light during routine night-time shifts — is linked to increased cancer risk.
Medicare demo trims SNFs and saves $62 million: CMS
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 25, 2018
Nearly $62 million in Medicare savings generated by affiliated healthcare providers since 2016 came largely at the expense of skilled nursing facilities, according to data from the Centers for Medicare...
Hospitals get more choosy
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 25, 2018
tudy of Medicare provider and claims data found hospitals are choosing to work more closely with skilled nursing facilities that use fewer resources, record shorter lengths of stay, and perform better...
More use of urinary-related antibiotics favored for care
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 25, 2018
From August 2016 to July 2017, researchers analyzed 1,745 urinary cultures. The bacteria were mostly E. coli and resistant to cephalosporin antibiotics.
High pain levels, impaired memory linked
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 25, 2018
A long-term study of seniors with pain found those who reported the highest levels of pain were more likely to develop cognitive impairment than those with lower levels.
Survey: Employees convinced tech can improve hygiene compliance
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 25, 2018
According to results announced September 18, 95% of healthcare professionals said it’s important for facilities to use the most-up-to-date technology, such as hand-hygiene monitoring systems, to mitigate...
Bridge Connector, PointClickCare partner to bridge IT gaps
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 25, 2018
Bridge Connector is partnering with PointClickCare to accelerate integration in the healthcare technology industry by seamlessly transferring patient data across different systems.