Owners and operators of long-term care facilities can entice increasingly discerning financial partners into niche projects — if they go about it the right way
Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
Prolonging other lives
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 04, 2016
How, where and when furniture is used is directly related to the ability to extend its durability and life, especially in high-traffic areas like dining rooms or lobbies
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.
Getting a leg up
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 05, 2015
Amputations and costs remain high, despite decades of research and caregiving improvements for diabetic foot ulcers; vigilance is needed, experts warn
Beyond the bedsore: recognizing different wound types in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 01, 2010
Pressure ulcers may be one of the biggest topics in wound care. But there are other serious types of wounds that nursing home caregivers need to know about
Common-sense skin care
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2011
Good training, effective use of ‘team’ caregiving deemed the key cornerstones
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…
An IT essential
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2007
When it comes to protecting information technology, asset management is not an optional task, technology experts say
Footing the bill
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2008
Nursing homes increasingly are seeing and treating diabetic foot ulcers. Managing and preventing them are paramount.