Another reason why telemedicine is needed now, more than ever
By
Melissa Powell
Sep 02, 2020
The arguments in favor of telemedicine are compelling, and here’s a new one.
McKnight’s Product Theater to debut on Sept. 24
By
Liza Berger
Sep 02, 2020
McKnight’s first-ever Product Theater on Sept. 24 will provide demonstrations and information about the newest innovations to help run a more successful business in the COVID-19 environment. Session...
An answer to wound care in the senior care community
By
Brian Wallace
Sep 01, 2020
Although telehealth may provide solutions to some pandemic-induced healthcare challenges, due to wound care’s complexities, the solution is not that easy.
Sept. 23 webinar to address managing dialysis residents during COVID-19
By
Liza Berger
Aug 31, 2020
Many health issues can be overlooked during the pandemic. Dialysis should not be one of them. An upcoming webinar offers key information on this topic. “Considerations for Managing Dialysis Residents...
‘McKnight’s’ Online Expo, with COVID-19-focused education, to take place on Sept. 17
By
Liza Berger
Aug 31, 2020
Autumn is coming, which means it’s almost time for the McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Fall Online Expo! The annual event will take place on Sept. 17 and feature three educational webinars, from which...
‘I survived COVID’— An advanced practice nurse on the front lines of long-term care
By
Julia Slavik
Aug 31, 2020
There’s something people don’t know about nurses, unless you are one. Even in the middle of a deadly virus, your first thought is for your family.
If you care, say a prayer, for these pretenders
By
John O'Connor
Aug 31, 2020
The incident happened when I was about 10 years old, playing touch football in front of my parents’ home. After dropping a pass that should have been caught, I dropped an s-bomb.
Back-to-work moving target
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Aug 29, 2020
To avoid liability, each facility needs to focus on making sure that it not only follows new CDC guidelines but also other guidelines that may apply to their individual jurisdictions.
‘McKnight’s’ Online Forum on Sept. 10 to examine impact of COVID-19 on telehealth, pest...
By
Liza Berger
Aug 28, 2020
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living will delve more deeply into the impact of COVID-19 on providers’ operations during its Online Forum on Thursday, Sept. 10. And attendees...
Too good to be true? A kinder, gentler survey process at hand
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 28, 2020
California is promoting a kinder and gentler surveying corps, and some people are going crazy over it.