How to do it … Embrace what COVID taught about skin care
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2022
The global pandemic inspired and incited nurses, aides, therapists and others to provide care on the fly. Disrupted supply chains and rigid emergency government rules forced many out of their comfort zones....
Jennifer Kennedy: Diving into the fray, parachute or no
Apr 01, 2022
For Gurwin Healthcare System’s Jennifer Kennedy, R.N., the birth of her oldest son defined not only her family life, but also her career.
Genesis rolls out wound care staffing program to move beyond ‘Band-Aid mentality’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 21, 2022
Looking to boost skin health and improve the prevention and treatment of wounds, Genesis HealthCare has launched a new program that will add about 200 wound care experts company wide.
Skin tear education program brings docs and nurses together in post-acute care
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 18, 2022
The pilot program at a post-acute care hospital in Toronto successfully brought physicians and nurses out of their silos and revealed an opportunity to correct inefficiencies, geriatricians say.
TB: Tried, tested and improved strategies for detecting infection
As COVID cases wane, providers must remain vigilant for other common causes of infection.
Hoping for a new survey day
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 01, 2022
After two years in pandemic mode, many skilled nursing providers are still hoping for a routine visit from surveyors. Thousands need a fresh chance to improve ratings.
How to do it … Best bathing practices despite staff shortages
By
John Hall
Mar 01, 2022
Workforce shortages continue to challenge skilled providers in many areas, and patient bathing isn’t exempt. In spite of all the disruption, however, COVID-19 has revealed the resilience of staff and...
Private investment crucial to achieve capital improvements at SNFs: legal expert
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 07, 2022
The federal government needs a better understanding of private investment in nursing homes and the role it plays in capital and quality improvements, a leading legal expert says. This is especially true...
Nursing homes and the welcoming of reforms
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 03, 2022
Long-term care operators should actually welcome many of the reforms proposed by the administration this week.
McKnight’s welcomes 19 into Hall of Honor
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 25, 2022
Nineteen outstanding executives working in skilled nursing, senior living or home care are being announced today as 2022 inductees into the Hall of Honor in the annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction...