With contagions becoming more prevalent in facilities,
a strong prevention program can be the best defense.
Cha-ching
By
Liza Berger
Apr 09, 2008
Long-term care residents soon may be in the money, and they can thank President Bush for it. In case you haven’t heard (or read the McKnight’s online story on April 8), those who receive Social Security,...
Don’t forget Mother Earth
By
Liza Berger
Apr 22, 2010
Earth Day may be one of those holidays you choose to shrug off as extraneous. That’s understandable, but thinking about the environment would not be such a waste (pardon the pun) of time.
Unions: good or bad? Discuss amongst yourselves
By
Liza Berger
Feb 26, 2009
Unions have been a hot topic—both in Washington and at McKnight’s.com. If you don’t believe me on the latter, see our recent story about a merger among three nursing unions. Click here to read the...
Facilities often fall short in controlling residents’ pain
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2006
Many nursing homes may need to re-evaluate their medication prescribing practices, new research suggests.
Not so fast: Providers must check to make sure their state permits POC COVID-19 testing devices, guidance...
By
Liza Berger
Jul 31, 2020
As nursing homes wait for point-of care testing instruments and supplies to arrive from the federal government, they first should make sure they are complying with state public health guidelines regarding...
Winning the drug war
By
Liza Berger
Feb 05, 2017
Often forgotten or glossed over, there is still one sure answer to questions about how to improve medication mismanagement: have better documentation
Napping may lead to falls in older women, study reveals
By
Liza Berger
Oct 16, 2006
Older women who nap may be more likely to fall, according to a study in the August issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.