Product innovations, combined with tried-and-true methods, are a winning formula for skin and pressure ulcer care.
A sore subject
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2008
Wound management and prevention, like a wound itself, is a painful subject for many long-term care providers. It often ranks highest among their resident care-related concerns.
Society issues new guidelines for MRSA
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2011
The Infectious Diseases Society of America recently issued its first set of comprehensive guidelines for treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Fitted brief offers new innovations
Aug 16, 2011
Hartmann’s DignityComplete is an adult fitted brief with an extra-absorbent core system that wicks fluid away from the resident’s skin. Diverted fluid transfers into an extra-absorbent layer,...
Aspirin inhibits chronic wound healing, providers should dispense it with caution, researchers warn
By
Tim Mullaney
May 13, 2014
Long-term care professionals might want to opt for non-aspirin pain relievers for residents with chronic wounds, as researchers have discovered that aspirin appears to suppress healing.
Joint Commission emphasizes diagnosis, treatment of pressure injuries
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 18, 2023
The Joint Commission has issued guidance on pressure injuries which can raise the risk for people to have worse outcomes including amputation and infection. The recommendations aim to equip healthcare...
Ask the nursing expert about… wound programs
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jan 04, 2016
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?
Silverchair Learning Systems partners with DermaRite Industries
Apr 11, 2012
Silverchair Learning Systems has partnered with DermaRite to provide online skin care courses via Silverchair’s Learning Management System. The partnership offers skin-, and wound care- related information....
SCA introduces cream and washcloths
Sep 15, 2014
SCA has launched a new line of TENA® Protective Cream and Washcloths.
MRSA guidelines released
Jan 06, 2011
The Infectious Diseases Society of America just issued its first set of comprehensive guidelines for treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is often seen in nursing homes.