Nurses are uniquely qualified to help control the pain of institutionalized patients undergoing pain management with opioid analgesics, according to new recommendations from a nursing panel.
Leadership and technology vital in protecting the aged
By
Mary Gustafson
Nov 01, 2011
Robust leadership skills, enhanced safety practices and adoption of key technologies are required to meet the needs of individuals needing long-term care, according to new research.
A Day in the Life: Learning how to live
By
Mary Gustafson
Nov 01, 2011
Marvell Adams knew as early as his freshman year in high school that he wanted to work with the elderly. While writing a paper for his biology class he learned that there was no cure for Alzheimer’s....
New hope in C. diff battle
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
An experimental compound has been shown to effectively fight Clostridium difficile in lab mice.
Vaccinate more workers to limit flu: study
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
Nursing homes with higher rates of flu vaccinations among direct caregivers have a dramatically lower number of flu outbreaks.
Reconciliation practices can cut injuries
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
There are approximately 800,000 injuries per year in long-term care facilities due to medication reconciliation errors made during transitions of care, according to a new study.
Undercover investigation finds unlikely quality of life measure
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
In elderly women, successful aging and positive quality of life indicators are linked to sexual satisfaction — even when physical health is declining — a new study finds.
Uniforms harboring drug-resistant bugs
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
More than 60% of healthcare workers’ uniforms tested positive for multidrug-resistant pathogens, according to new study findings.
Labor board ruling paves the way for more CNA unionization
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
As industry officials predicted in late August, the National Labor Relations board has issued a union-friendly decision that would make it less complicated for certified nursing assistants to unionize.
Eldercare that blossoms
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
Seemingly small changes to a garden patio have a huge impact on the residents and their caregivers at one California nursing home.