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
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...
Cushions created to redistribute pressure
Apr 19, 2016
Drive DeVilbiss has introduced two new sizes of its Titanium Skin Protection & Positioning Gel/Foam Cushion.
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Mar 19, 2015
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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
SNF pay to rise by $500 million
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 05, 2015
Medicare officials said they hope to increase skilled nursing facility reimbursements by $500 million in 2016 under a proposed new payment rate.
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.
Pressure’s on
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2008
Caregivers have been feeling the heat as CMS has started to focus more on wound care prevention in nursing facilities.