Mortality rates have declined for patients with advanced heart failure during the past two decades, according to new research from UCLA. Still, a third of patients do not survive more than three years...
CMS clarifies staffing, care link under broad mega-rule
By
Meg LaPorte
Oct 06, 2017
What is the definition of sufficient staffing in a nursing home?
Low thyroid levels tied to senior mortality
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
Older hospital patients who have low thyroid hormone levels have a higher level of mortality, new study results show.
Ask the care expert … about often missed areas
May 08, 2015
We should go over selecting footwear, socks or whatever the resident prefers to wear — and to be sure that the socks or stockings are cleaned daily.
Glove use tied to better infection control
By
Meg LaPorte
Oct 06, 2017
Certified nurse assistants who practice frequent glove use may be the key to hampering the spread of dangerous pathogens, according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of...
LTC urged to prepare for lousy weather
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2015
New federal guidelines that outline climate threats to the healthcare system find nursing homes are more vulnerable during extreme weather and are less resilient afterward.
Researchers seek face-saving interventions
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May 06, 2017
Facial injuries among skilled nursing residents may be flying under the radar while significantly boosting healthcare costs in the United States, according to recent research.
Stomach acid drugs raise risk of C. diff
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Stomach acid is often treated with medications such as Pepcid, but that could put long-term care residents or hospitalized patients at risk for Clostridium difficile, according to a new analysis.
Tool predicts Alzheimer’s life expectancy following onset
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
A newly developed tool that can accurately predict the life expectancy of dementia patients may help those patients and their care providers better communicate about the disease and risk of death, and...
Ask the care expert: If we have an RAC audit, can we also get an additional review from it?