Helping older adults find purpose every day is more important than ever in this new world of physical distancing that we are living in. It is heartening to see how frontline staff have shown passion, creativity...
Superbugs in long-term care
By
Gary Milburn, Ph.D.
May 17, 2013
Superbugs threaten ill and compromised patients, particularly those in long-term care settings. They are resistant to most antibiotics and can spread widely within hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Nutritional breakthrough for dysphagia patients
By
Doug Stetzer
Apr 11, 2016
Now, store-bought water thickened with xanthan can be flavored, frozen and heated, or served straight up as a cold glass of water.
EEOC quietly updates ‘EEO is the Law’ poster
By
Kate Risa
Dec 13, 2022
If you remind employers that they are obligated to post certain notices in their workplace, you might be told by many of them that it’s old news. For those that have 15 or more employees, it’s likely...
Antipsychotics in assisted living
By
Steven Fuller, Ph.D., DO
Aug 12, 2015
You’ve undoubtedly heard the adage: “Strength in numbers.” Now consider the ‘numbers’ generated by your ‘resident health data’ in your assisted living community....
Infection control: Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
By
Joe Crowley
Jun 17, 2015
One of the bigger buzz terms flying around healthcare circles is prevention plans.
Instruments for improvement aren’t limited to tools
By
Sonja Quale
Mar 08, 2017
For an easier approach, organizations can take several steps to prevent adverse drug events:
COVID-19 and cybersecurity: Protecting yourself from scams and phishing attacks
By
Daniel William
Mar 24, 2020
As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to sweep across the globe and push government health services to the brink, criminals have taken advantage of the widespread chaos. With a...
Molecular UTI testing: The key to preventing outbreaks in long-term care facilities
By
Joel Diamond
Dec 06, 2023
A new and alarming fungal pathogen, Candida auris (C. auris), is catalyzing a global crisis across long-term care facilities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced C. auris to...
The role of whole foods for enteral nutrition
By
John Bagnulo
Jul 06, 2016
Fruits, vegetables and grains that are unaltered or in their most natural state, with minimal processing and preservatives, are staples of a nutritious diet.