Wound management and prevention, like a wound itself, is a painful subject for many long-term care providers. It often ranks highest among their resident care-related concerns.
Bugs and drugs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2017
The focus shifts to infection control and medication management processes as preparations for Phase II of the new Final Rule ramp up for concerned providers
Antipsyched-out?
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2012
Amid the hubbub about alleged abuse and questionable deployment, experts remind that a multi-step approach can curb antipsychotic drug use
Care for the caregiver
By
John Hall
Dec 06, 2017
There’s an old saying about the road to hell being paved with good intentions.
Time to come clean: Long-term care providers’ infection control practices are becoming more intensely...
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2010
In the battle to contain and prevent the spread of infections, staying vigilant about hand hygiene and other cleanliness procedures is critical in facilities
Design of the times
By
Julie Williamson
May 02, 2011
When building new isn’t an option, renovation is the route that most operators take to upgrade their facilities. Even small projects can make big differences.
Feature: Built for success
By
John Hall
Nov 05, 2016
The effectiveness of long-term care operations depends on obtaining capital
for physical features as much as the staff members who work in them
Pain points
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2016
‘Getting ahead’ has led to painkillers becoming long-term care’s most vexing drug problem; addictions, overdependence cloud the newly restrictive picture
Rules of engagement
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2013
Personalized programming is a hallmark of effective, enriching dementia care; providing what’s needed becomes easier by knowing habits and preferences.
Feature: All together now
By
John Hall
Feb 01, 2014
Rehabilitation professionals still are navigating challenges of providing group, concurrent therapies in a world that has come to value individual therapy more