Altrazeal transforms from powder to skin-like dressing
Jul 07, 2009
Altrazeal is a new dressing that transforms from a powder to a flexible, skin-like dressing that fills and seals wounds. An article about the product recently appeared in the International Wound Journal.
Gentell acquires H&H Products
Oct 28, 2014
Gentell has bought H&H Products, a division of Tri-State Surgical Supplies, the company announced. H&H manufactures products under the H+H, Sterex Medical, and Gentle Plus brand names.
Feds trim pay bump from prior estimate
By
John O'Connor
Sep 04, 2015
The federal government announced it would reduce a proposed Medicare rate hike for next year. Skilled care operators will now see a $430 million increase rather than the $500 million that had been recommended.
Also in the News for Friday, July 22
Jul 22, 2016
AHCA/NCAL announces 2016 award winners … Antibiotics may slow Alzheimer’s progression … MRSA common on hands of nurses with job-related skin diseases
Ask the Treatment Expert about … repositioning and mobilization
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
May 06, 2017
How can repositioning and mobilization be most effective in preventing pressure injuries in this day and age?
Wound care riddles remain, despite $11 billion price tag
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 08, 2015
There are a lot of questions still swirling around why certain residents develop pressure ulcers, but it’s unquestionable they remain a costly problem for long-term care providers.
New CMS policies will lead to ‘big change’ in wound care practices, analyst says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 22, 2013
New Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement practices within the next year will significantly change preferred treatment methods for wounds that are common in long-term care settings, according to a new market...
Ask the treatment expert: What’s the best way to manage incontinence-associated dermatitis?
By
Susan Wickard
Nov 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
Scientists find rare wound-healing edge for men
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 02, 2007
Results of a new study show that oral wounds heal faster in men than in elderly women, but skin wounds improve quicker in women than men, researchers said. Investigators believe the findings could have...
Wounds happen
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2013
Providers with proactive approaches to catching wound development early find the most success. Foresight and diligence are needed to make it all work