When flu fears strike: managing swine flu and seasonal flu in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2009
The key to surviving this ‘double-whammy’ of H1N1 and the seasonal flu is to focus on infection control, education and keeping hype to a minimum
Common problems still challenge caregivers when it comes to incontinence treatment
By
John Hall
Mar 07, 2019
Skilled nursing educators worth their mettle today will strongly warn bedside caregivers to throw out any preconceived notions they may have about incontinence.
Registration for 13th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo heats up
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 21, 2019
The 13th annual spring McKnight’s Online Expo has experienced brisk registration, and the event is still more than four weeks away.
Grape expectations: Tiny fruit holds huge age-related health benefits
Jun 05, 2008
They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but two new reports suggest that grapes may help stave off death itself.
Finding your PAC
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 21, 2022
Are horse people “solid people,” or are they “crazy people”? After three straight days of 5 a.m. rise-and-shines to get my daughter Emmy ready for showing, I initially said, “Girl, these people...
Bottom line on therapy
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2015
After a rash of large settlements and various other punishments related to how therapy is billed, providers can no longer take a hands-off approach, experts say
Joint exercise
By
John Hall
Apr 05, 2017
One year into the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement bundled pay program results are mixed, creating heightened anxiety about possible expansion
Gout guidance highlights treat-to-target drug therapy
By
Alicia Lasek
May 12, 2020
Experts strongly recommend moving away from a fixed-dose approach to urate lowering therapy in updated guidelines for 2020.
Agencies chipping away at Medicare Part D premium glitch
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 28, 2006
Federal regulators say only 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries continue to experience technical problems paying their drug plan premiums through their monthly Social Security checks.
First Republican Congressman backs away from Medicaid panel
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 18, 2005
Yet another member of Congress has declined to work with the Medicaid commission, this time a Republican.