End-of-life care documentation program yields care benefits for nursing home residents, study finds
Jul 07, 2010
Nursing home residents who fill out forms through a certain end-of-life care documentation program are more likely to receive the care they request than those with only a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order,...
Smart Money: Getting back to the basics
Jul 01, 2010
I thought it might be helpful to share some basic insights on choosing an investment adviser.
Ask the nursing expert: How much should nursing directors expect to compromise?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the legal expert: avoidable pitfalls in the Family and Medical Leave Act
By
John Durso
Jul 01, 2010
John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
How to do it… Incontinence
Jul 01, 2010
Incontinence is one of long-term care’s most difficult—and prevalent—challenges to address.
‘Selective’ surroundings: design group’s program adapts to fit a facility’s needs
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2010
A design team takes on a new Pennsylvania facility, creating a look of harmony and warmth—and with a price tag that fits the budget
How to do it… Wound care
Jun 01, 2010
Wound care is one of the most difficult duties for long-term care providers.
Ask the nursing expert: dealing with management changes, scheduling time for continuing education
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Safety comes first: keeping residents safe with bathing and lift equipment upkeep
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2010
Preventive maintenance is often overlooked, but performing it is essential to keeping a facility’s bathing and lift equipment in good working condition…
CMS asks nursing homes for feedback on implementing healthcare reform
Apr 29, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking nursing homes for feedback on a number of different healthcare reforms that are expected to take effect soon.