Providers reveal strategies for reducing unneccessary antipsychotics use for residents with dementia, and meeting industry-wide medication reduction goals
What’s in IT for you: Providers can see the benefit of healthcare technology investment
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2010
The potential for a tangible return on investment (ROI) is a compelling reason for long-term care providers to invest in electronic health record technology
Static on the line
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2016
Connectivity one of the rural provider IT challenges that also can affect others
Targeting a silent killer
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2016
Infections may be causing up to 300,000 resident deaths in facilities each year. A new federal program hopes to improve assessments and caregiving practices.
Cracking the code
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2013
Long-term care administrators and nurses are under pressure to train staff to assess and document skin conditions to keep patients out of the hospital.
The time to sparkle: reducing surveyor-induced anxiety through preparation and consistency
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2010
Laundry and housekeeping staff should not worry about surveyor visits if they have prepared properly and operate consistently with high standards
Handmade trouble
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2014
From double-gloving to long nails, myths and misperceptions persist when it comes to hand hygiene and washing critical touchpoints for resident care