Antipsychotic use drops in Eden model, research finds
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 04, 2019
A person-centered nursing home approach that focuses on relationships also can turn out impressive data when it comes to clinical practices and quality of care, new research shows. Projects reported in...
CCRC houses theater troupe
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 18, 2019
Before becoming residents at Judson Services, a continuing care retirement community based in Cleveland, many of its seniors were active fans of local theater. But as they’ve aged, it’s become harder...
Analysis: A New Year, a new chapter in COVID-19 struggle
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2021
2021 offers opportunities to help long-term care better fight virus, transform itself.
Test helps predict returns to hospital after heart attack
By
Colleen DeHart
Jun 06, 2019
A quick test performed before elderly heart attack patients leave the hospital can help predict whether they may need to be readmitted within 30 days, researchers found. The Timed Up and Go test evaluates...
How to do it… Vibrant and relevant development for staff
By
John Hall
Nov 01, 2021
The pandemic is changing the dynamics of on-the-job learning in long-term care.
Iowans feed SNF workers every week
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2022
An Iowa man and his friends are making sure some skilled nursing facility workers always have a taste of home while working each weekend.
Letting them know: The best new technology for effectively communicating with LTC staff
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 06, 2019
The average professional spends 28% of the work day reading and answering email, according to a McKinsey analysis. That amounts to 2.6 hours spent and 120 messages received per day for the average full-time...
Raises, respect and education are top desires in CNA survey
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
For the second time in a row, staffing shortages were the top concern cited in the annual poll conducted by the National Association of Health Care Assistants.
60 seconds with … Alicia DiGiammarino
Sep 01, 2021
Alicia DiGiammarino, MS, Developer of HEAR with UCSF
Nurses get 90 minutes less sleep before days they work
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 02, 2020
Nurses sleep nearly 90 minutes less before work days compared to days off, and this can negatively affect patient care and safety, according to a study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.