The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of sacral neuromodulator for patients suffering from overactive bladder, urinary retention and fecal incontinence.
PDPM recalibration may not come right away, experts say
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
Stakeholders were keeping a close eye on any data available at press time that could lead to conclusions about the recently instituted Patient Driven Payment Model.
60 seconds with … Amol Navathe, M.D., Ph.D.
Feb 02, 2020
Amol Navathe, M.D., Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania
Study shows hip protectors significantly cut fracture risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Eldercare residents who wore hip protectors reduced their risk of hip fracture nearly threefold, a new study published in the November issue of JAMDA has found.
Ask the treatment expert: Is it necessary to provide compression therapy to heal a venous stasis ulcer?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Jan 05, 2020
Is it necessary to provide compression therapy to heal a venous stasis ulcer?
Voice technology benefits also come with many risks
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 05, 2020
As technology use continues to evolve in long-term care, providers must always keep resident needs in mind while also staying focused on data privacy and security. It’s also an increasingly crucial part...
Ciena Healthcare’s new Michigan property is picture perfect
By
John Andrews
Jan 05, 2020
Ciena Healthcare maintains a staunch dedication to skilled nursing. Its new Michigan property reflects lakeshore design, style and views.
Those messy elephants
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2020
Ever hear the phrase “the elephant in the room”?
Go venti or go home
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 05, 2020
Any chance to write about coffee, I should. That’s perhaps the most important thing I’ve learned over all my years writing for McKnight’s. Based on audience response, it’s one of the topics long-term...
What’s in store for tech? Experts weigh in on trends
By
John Hall
Jan 05, 2020
Issues involving data standardization, privacy and telehealth may be front and center in 2020 as pressure to comply grows.