Lower-extremity diabetes wounds cost Medicare $9 billion annually —
and providers still have a lot to learn about them and their care
FDA approves non-salt drug for iron-deficient adults
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved oral ferric maltol to treat iron deficiency in adults.
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
Rethinking resident bathing
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2008
It’s one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents’ needs
Wound care: Not open and shut
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2012
Wound care treatment requires far more than a one-size-fits all approach. Here, front-line experts share some hard-won insights for optimal care
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
Infection detection
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2014
Prompt treatment and novel therapies hasten wound healing, but steady (even if slow) is still the overall goal when it comes to keeping wounds free from infection
Become a specialist: wound care specialists are highly valuable, but in short supply
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 01, 2009
Certified wound care nurses play a valuable role in long-term care settings. But even without them, facilities should strive to improve care practices
Layered lifestyle
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2011
To accommodate the demands of their disparate resident populations, eldercare operators are increasingly adopting a security approach to meet residents’ needs.
Clean goes green
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2012
Eco-friendly infection control practices are catching on in long-term care. Their pursuit is beneficial for the environment and residents alike.