Ask the Treatment Expert about… addressing pressure ulcers with staff
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Dec 04, 2015
Do you have any ideas on how to address the problem of pressure ulcers with my staff?
Ask the treatment expert: Chux pads vs. disposable incontinent briefs with patients on a low-air-loss...
By
Donna Sardina
Mar 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
CareTrust REIT buys SNF portfolio
Mar 14, 2017
Caretrust REIT has bought five skilled nursing facilities in Illinois for $29.2 million.
How to do it… Wound care
Jun 01, 2010
Wound care is one of the most difficult duties for long-term care providers.
Raising sensitive issues
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2014
Wound care gets most of the attention, but ostomy management is another critical need for long-term care residents that deserves study, improvement
Cushions created to redistribute pressure
Apr 19, 2016
Drive DeVilbiss has introduced two new sizes of its Titanium Skin Protection & Positioning Gel/Foam Cushion.
Avoiding injuries
By
Meg LaPorte
Jul 09, 2018
Operators are using new techniques and tools to preserve skin integrity, but there’s still no substitute for training, assessments and dedicated staff
Kimberly-Clark sealant recognized
Jun 10, 2008
Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced that its InteguSeal Microbial Sealant has received a 2008 Medical Design Excellence Award. InteguSeal is a microbial barrier designed to reduce the risk of skin flora...
Also in the News for Thursday, March 19
Mar 19, 2015
Antipsychotics may be more deadly than previously thought … Texas considering bill that would prohibit physicians from asking about guns … Blood pressure drug has promise in reducing corticosteroid...
Two medications are approved by FDA
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two medications in June that may benefit long-term care patients.