Good training, effective use of ‘team’ caregiving deemed the key cornerstones
Ask the treatment expert: What’s the best dressing for wet wounds?
By
Susan Wickard
Jul 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
The Real Nurse Jackie: Keeping it real
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 01, 2011
Like the fictional Showtime “Nurse Jackie,” I do have a bad back, ironically have two brunette daughters, and will get in anyone’s face — doctor, family member, surveyor, government...
Artificial tissue helps healthy skin grow
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2011
Tissue grafts that promote vascular growth could hasten wound healing, encourage healthy skin to invade the wounded area and reduce the need for surgeries, investigators at Cornell University recently...
Ask the treatment expert: What is the acronym for Principles of Topical Therapy?
By
Susan Wickard
Jun 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
Cotton candy-like fibers may help tough wounds heal quick
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2011
Non-healing venous stasis wounds present a major caregiving challenge in many facilities. But a treatment approach based on packing the wounds with cotton candy-like fibers showed stunning results, according...
How to do it…Wound care
Jun 01, 2011
Some of the most costly care in a skilled nursing facility involves wounds and skin breakdown. With so many deep or longstanding wounds in play, long-term care providers have a large stake in how quickly...
The Aging reality show
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 18, 2011
One of the things about working in long-term care is that it’s both a blessing and a curse — knowing about aging. For example, it’s not a good thing when you aren’t prepared for it,...
Approved influenza vaccine uses microinjection delivery system
May 11, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Sanofi Pasteur’s licensure application for Fluzone Intradermal. This vaccine is indicated for active immunization of adults against influenza disease...
New product targets wound exudate
May 04, 2011
Hartmann’s HydroTac hydroactive wound dressing targets exudate in order to ensure appropriate skin healing. The product’s absorbing foam quickly removes excessive wound exudate, while proprietary...