Providers recoiling from recent uptick in therapy claim audits should expect even more scrutiny in the future as regulators look to increase surveillance.
Pressure’s on
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2008
Caregivers have been feeling the heat as CMS has started to focus more on wound care prevention in nursing facilities.
Laundry/Housekeeping Feature: No dirty laundry
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 07, 2006
Experts ‘come clean’ on infection control issues, stressing the need for better adherence to standard handling precautions.
Time to come clean: Long-term care providers’ infection control practices are becoming more intensely...
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2010
In the battle to contain and prevent the spread of infections, staying vigilant about hand hygiene and other cleanliness procedures is critical in facilities
Profile — Resolute ‘family’ man: Paul Diaz, President and CEO, Kindred Healthcare
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 30, 2005
It would certainly seem that Kindred Healthcare is living up to its name. The word “kindred,” which is synonymous with family, is a good fit for a company that has not only opened its arms...
Best feet forward: How to target DFUs
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 02, 2011
Providers find that the growing challenge of serving more diabetics and their foot ulcers is best done with foot specialists and a dedicated care team
No pain = all gain
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 01, 2012
When it comes to dispensing pain relief meds to residents, the old methods are no longer viewed as sufficient. Better medication management is key.
Quality care at hand
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 03, 2012
From tablets to smartphones, mobile technology is now an affordable way to spend more time with a resident while boosting efficiency for the caregiver.
Wound warriors
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2013
Providers keep up the good fight as they close care gaps on multi-drug resistant organism-infected wounds by seeking out the right treatment and product.
A bump in the road: senior housing operators watch the auto industry with interest
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2009
Despite recent turmoil in the automotive industry, senior care operators can rest assured that vehicle supply is still robust and that needed parts will be available