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...
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.
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
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