Assembling a well-coordinated medication management team requires solid communication, collaboration and convergence of clinical professionals
The swine flu factor: this latest pandemic highlights the importance of infection control in nursing...
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2009
H1N1, better known as swine flu, has brought renewed attention to the need for sound infection control practices and proper screening of new admissions
Seasonal shifts
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2015
The threats will materialize but providers often seem to forget that being prepared for the flu and heading off C. diff can save time, money and resident lives
Passing on the risk: managing pressure ulcers between care setting transfers
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2010
Long-term care providers need to closely monitor and manage skin conditions before and after hospital transfers. Many breakdowns can go unnoticed
‘On the wagon’
By
John Andrews
Jul 02, 2012
Skin care products have gained increasing importance in long-term care as providers search for ways to keep incontinent residents comfortable and prevent decubitus ulcers from forming.
Serious side effects
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2015
New pain medication rules went into effect in October, forcing long-term care providers to grapple with how to ensure residents receive what they need
Adapted for all
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2014
Senior living spaces are sprouting up with accommodations for residents with a vast array of physical, developmental and other needs to make them comfortable
Referrals at risk
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 01, 2014
Interoperability for technology solutions is crucial for long-term care providers.
An uplifting experience
By
John Hall
May 04, 2016
Rising to new standards of care by revising current areas for lifting and bathing units takes time, money and, maybe most of all, understanding of resident mix.
Resident Safety First in Senior Furnishings
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 01, 2013
Comfort, durability and safety are top priorities when it comes to choosing the furnishings for your long-term care facility. Resident feedback is also crucial.