Failure to administer meds, poor supervision are linked to nursing home UTIs, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 07, 2015
Lapses in nursing home care are significantly linked to the incidence of urinary tract infections, according to recently published findings.
Ready, set, go? LTC bracing for Phase 2
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Despite a push from the post-acute care industry to delay implementation of Phase 2 requirements of participation guidelines under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, providers at press time...
McKnight’s Senior Living survey: 75% report PPE shortages in senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 07, 2020
“We are using homemade masks, as we are allotted one box of 50 masks a month. I have 53 employees,” one respondent said.
Most nursing homes predict ‘normal’ activities will resume by end of summer; many unsure about Biden:...
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 16, 2020
A strong majority of nursing home leaders say they think that “all normal activities,” such as regular group dining, full visitations and trips to the outside community, will be able to take place...
Antidepressants not tied to long-term boost in quality of life
Apr 20, 2022
No improvement seen in physical or mental health-related quality of life
Newsweek names infection prevention bests
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 27, 2020
Newsweek, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that evaluates healthcare quality, kicking off a new healthcare ratings series with a look at the nation’s best infection prevention...
Childhood emotional abuse linked to sleep problems in seniors, study shows
Jun 13, 2011
Individuals who endured emotional abuse by their parents as children are more likely to have sleep difficulties in old age, a new study finds.
Ask the nursing expert: some encouraging words for directors of nursing
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Study refutes the notion that longer nurse shifts are better
By
Nov 05, 2015
Nurses who work long shifts may experience job dissatisfaction and a risk of burnout, according to new research.
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Apr 27, 2020
Coronavirus patients admitted to Queens nursing home — accompanied by empty body bags … Survey shows Michigan nursing homes were better prepared for coronavirus pandemic than H1N1 … PruittHealth...