End-of-life care documentation program yields care benefits for nursing home residents, study finds
Jul 07, 2010
Nursing home residents who fill out forms through a certain end-of-life care documentation program are more likely to receive the care they request than those with only a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order,...
Smart Money: Getting back to the basics
Jul 01, 2010
I thought it might be helpful to share some basic insights on choosing an investment adviser.
Ask the nursing expert: How much should nursing directors expect to compromise?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the legal expert: avoidable pitfalls in the Family and Medical Leave Act
By
John Durso
Jul 01, 2010
John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
How to do it… Incontinence
Jul 01, 2010
Incontinence is one of long-term care’s most difficult—and prevalent—challenges to address.
‘Selective’ surroundings: design group’s program adapts to fit a facility’s needs
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2010
A design team takes on a new Pennsylvania facility, creating a look of harmony and warmth—and with a price tag that fits the budget
Finding common ground at both ends of the long-term care continuum
By
James Davis
Jun 08, 2010
There may be no better reflection of how long-term care has changed in recent years than the continued proliferation of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and active adult communities across...
How to do it… Wound care
Jun 01, 2010
Wound care is one of the most difficult duties for long-term care providers.
Ask the nursing expert: dealing with management changes, scheduling time for continuing education
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Safety comes first: keeping residents safe with bathing and lift equipment upkeep
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2010
Preventive maintenance is often overlooked, but performing it is essential to keeping a facility’s bathing and lift equipment in good working condition…