All long-term care nurses and aides need to consider themselves wound care “specialists.” It also helps if caregivers can get residents engaged in facets of their own wound care. Experts advise...
How to do it… Wound care
Jun 01, 2010
Wound care is one of the most difficult duties for long-term care providers.
Marquis-Consonus’ Steve Fogg: ‘Creative’ funding, education will pave route to success
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 07, 2022
Even some of the most progressive long-term care executives have had to put deep, strategic initiatives aside while coping with historically challenging pandemic conditions.
In it for the long haul
By
Meg LaPorte, MA
Aug 09, 2017
More than just knee and hip replacements — rehab therapy gets renewed focus as effective treatment for people experiencing chronic, degenerative condition
Feature: Prescribing Unity
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2014
Assembling a well-coordinated medication management team requires solid communication, collaboration and convergence of clinical professionals
McKnight’s 40 for 40: James Balda
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2020
With a background including leadership roles at the National Restaurant Association and America’s Health Insurance Plans, James Balda may not have been the most obvious choice to lead an association...
Providers urged to use claims data to help drive LTC business plans
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 29, 2016
Skilled nursing providers should examine healthcare claims data to find regional or state trends that may change their business plan, an expert said Tuesday.
How to do it … Resident security
Aug 01, 2013
Resident safety and security are two of the most pressing topics for administrators and nurses in long-term care settings. In fact, all departments should be included when considering how to build a safety...
How to do it… Resident security
Aug 01, 2012
Few things are more important to long-term care providers than their residents’ safety. There’s far more to security than just wandering alarms and locked doors. Today’s security systems...
How to do it… Information technology
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 01, 2010
One of the biggest stories of the year in long-term care will be the conversion to the new minimum data set assessment tool.