Strategies to manage moisture and prevent pressure injuries at May 25 webinar
By
James M. Berklan
May 07, 2021
Learn more about the roles moisture management and skin flora play in maintaining residents’ wellbeing and incontinence care at a May 25 McKnight’s webinar
CQAPI: A modern process born from a pandemic
By
Amy S. Chidester
Aug 23, 2022
After orchestrating thousands of QAPI meetings over 20-plus years in long-term care, I want to share how you can rework an old process into a much more effective, modern technique called “Comprehensive...
Aug. 15 webinar explores ‘incontinence revolution’
Aug 02, 2017
A new treatment approach that improves quality measures, falls risk and skin integrity is the reason for a “urinary incontinence revolution” — and the focus of an Aug. 15 McKnight’s...
New incontinence products pushed to nurses, providers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
Incontinence management remains a hot commodity in long-term care, with three companies debuting products.
Feature: Not a normal part of aging
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 06, 2015
Keeping incontinent residents healthy, dignified and satisfied is a full-time chore — if providers are educated and keeping a proper eye on those in their care
How ‘taking a pause’ may actually improve the staffing shortage crisis
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Jun 17, 2021
“We’re hiring.” “If you know of any certified nursing assistants, we are hiring.” “We too are desperately seeking caregivers.” “We are actually all set with caregivers.” “Huh? What?” ...
Improve incontinence care to slow CNA turnover, researchers say
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 26, 2022
Urinary incontinence management systems in play a key role in nursing facilities’ CNA turnover, a survey of more than 100 directors of nursing has found.
What to remember about LTC furniture
By
Mark J. Bollman
Aug 27, 2014
Healthcare administrators often consider furniture a sunken cost as they believe it needs to be repeatedly replaced in order to preserve quality and durability, as well as meet health standards.
Incontinence dilemma: quality or savings? Both!
By
Marta Maleszewska, Ph.D
Sep 14, 2018
Soft, breathable materials reduce the incidence of wounds and irritations, preventing some costs from ointments and skin treatment.