I am a new RN 3-11 shift supervisor, and new to skilled nursing. Can you please highlight what I should do to initiate a wound program?
Pregnant paws: Fish skins a success at healing wounds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2018
A technique being explored as a treatment for human wounds helped save the lives of three bears in California this winter.
SCA introduces cream and washcloths
Sep 15, 2014
SCA has launched a new line of TENA® Protective Cream and Washcloths.
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Sep 01, 2008
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
State collaborative boasts 70% reduction in pressure ulcers
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 18, 2007
Those who are trying to improve their wound care programs, take note: A pressure ulcer collaborative in New Jersey this week reported a 70% reduction in the incidence of new pressure ulcers after a nearly...
New flu injection technique found more effective for elderly
Jun 24, 2008
A flu jab for the elderly may not be the best way to protect against infection. Instead, a shallow injection under the skin appears to be the way to go, according to a newly published study.
Zealios launches sun-activated app
Aug 12, 2014
Zealios Skin Care has teamed with TBWATORONTO to create a sun-activated digital coupon.
Ask the Care Expert about … preparedness and supplies
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 08, 2018
We have a group of residents we are taking to visit a large garden near our facility for the day. Two of the residents attending have colostomies. Besides an extra colostomy bag/appliance, should I take...
Ask the care expert … about often missed areas
May 08, 2015
We should go over selecting footwear, socks or whatever the resident prefers to wear — and to be sure that the socks or stockings are cleaned daily.
PDI introduces new swab
Sep 16, 2014
PDI has debuted the Prevantics® Device Swab, a chlorhexidine gluconate/alcohol solution that has received market authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for disinfecting needleless access...