Does green cleaning really protect indoor air quality?
Mar 13, 2017
Causes of poor indoor air quality include dust and mold spores that have become airborne, smoke particulates from cooking and burning candles.
Antibiotics in LTC: Changing from ‘Just in case’ to ‘Only when needed’
By
Philip D. Sloane, M.D., MPH and Sheryl Zimmerman, Ph.D.
Mar 01, 2017
Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, the most common cause of death was infection. There was no good treatment for pneumonia, complications of urine or ear infections were common, and many people died...
Maintaining year-round vigilance against bed bugs
By
Eric Braun
Feb 22, 2017
During the summer months, many industries become increasingly concerned with potential bed bug infestations.
Your FitBit might just save your life — and your residents’
By
Jan 24, 2017
Even though I fell off the wearable fitness monitor bandwagon, recent research from the Stanford University School of Medicine might just serve as the incentive I need to jump back on it.
Understanding the risk of dialysis for LTC residents
By
Sireesha Koppula, M.D., MPH
Jan 13, 2017
Researchers, doctors, nurses, patients and caregivers have already gone a long way in preventing catheter related bloodstream infections.
New app helps improve wound care with a mobile twist
By
Genice Hornberger, RN
Jan 09, 2017
Wounds, whether resulting from falls, pressure ulcers, or other causes, represent one of the most litigated care issues in long-term care facilities.
Addressing census in senior living: Increase comfort to appeal to new residents
By
Greg Snoddy
Jan 04, 2017
Senior living administrators across the country agree that increasing bed occupancy is one of their top priorities for the coming year.
Medicaid’s future might not be rosy under new administration
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2016
It’s possible Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator nominee Seema Verma will lead the agency in a new direction that is positive for both long-term care residents and providers....
Workforce pressures: It’s not about just millennials
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2016
The youngest generation of employees entering the long-term care workforce will affect professional attitudes and policies profoundly. And that’s not entirely a bad thing. Just don’t take your...
Defending nursing homes cited with F-Tag 314
By
Donna Fudge
Oct 26, 2016
With these recent decisions, we have discovered that there is success in demonstrating to a jury or arbitration panel how a pressure injury can be unavoidable as defined under F-Tag 314.