Bathing can present a host of challenges, unforeseen mishaps and incidents that can easily disrupt daily routines. But choosing the right tools, creating a calming environment, careful advance preparations,...
Static on the line
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John Hall
Sep 05, 2016
Connectivity one of the rural provider IT challenges that also can affect others
One section at a time
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Recurring errors in the MDS can place bottom lines and resident care at risk. Spending time to avoid potential repercussions is worth the effort, experts say.
Reader Poll: What’s the best part of your day?
Sep 05, 2016
“It is the unexpected parts of my day that are sometimes my favorite. I love walking through our centers and hearing residents answer the question of what life at Wesley Woods is like.”
Long-stay measures
By
Steven Littlehale
Sep 05, 2016
Change is in the wind. The National Quality Forum has recommended for endorsement a new metric that measures a skilled nursing facility’s ability to manage the long-stay population, specifically...
Design Decisions: Focus on resident privacy
By
John Andrews
Sep 05, 2016
Sunny Hill Nursing Home responds to calls for more privacy with solo focus: renovation that affects the entire building
Use of readmission rates to measure hospital quality ‘problematic,’ researchers say
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Sep 02, 2016
Contradicting previous research, a new study finds hospitals with high readmission rates may have better mortality scores for certain conditions. The study’s authors state that their findings challenge...
Also in the News for Friday, September 2
Sep 02, 2016
End-of-life care costs more expensive for blacks, Hispanics … Former SNF social services director charged with using resident’s debit card for gas, tanning … New drug may be “game...
End-of-life care in focus
Sep 01, 2016
The annual meeting of the Education in Palliative and End-of-Life-Care program takes place Sept. 8-10 at the Omni Hotel in Chicago. Two days of trainer training will precede a professional development...
Antipsychotics may increase pneumonia risk in Alzheimer’s patients
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Aug 31, 2016
Commonly-used antipsychotic medications may increase the risk of pneumonia when given to people with Alzheimer’s disease, research has found.