Many smaller operators now find themselves at an uncomfortable juncture;
but deciding how to make that next move can be a simple matter
Nursing home staff were physically restrained as rogue volunteers ‘forcibly evacuated’ residents...
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Sep 11, 2017
A Texas nursing home at the center of a volunteer-run evacuation that was broadcasted live during news coverage of Hurricane Harvey is speaking out to clear up media “misinformation” about...
An idea whose time has (finally) come
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2008
Like many revolutions, long-term care’s recent embrace of technology-based brain fitness tools began quietly. Then it exploded.
Feds will focus on MDS 3.0
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 05, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a new mission providers need to be keenly aware of, a prominent long-term care payment expert cautions.
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
Infection control dominates nursing conference
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Surveillance is the most essential component of an infection prevention program, a nurse trainer said Tuesday.
Keeping record
By
John Andrews
Jan 01, 2009
It might be hard to believe, but it was five years ago when President Bush declared his support for an electronic health records initiative by creating the Office of the National Coordinator for Health...
New camera for video surveillance
Jul 31, 2013
Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products Group has introduced a new camera called the IK-WB81A. The bullet camera has full 1080p HD resolution.
New AHA emergency guidelines address cardiac arrest recovery, rehab for first time
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2020
The authors have added recommendations on post-hospital discharge recovery and rehabilitation with the goal of improving resuscitation outcomes.
Taking a load off
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 05, 2015
More facilities are pulling the plug on resource-robbing laundry practices — as they seek to lessen environmental burden and improve the bottom line