Depression may worsen survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Oct 22, 2021
Two-year trajectory of depression symptoms significantly linked to cancer survival; association for anxiety not significant
AMDA announces interim executive director
Jan 30, 2012
The American Medical Directors Association has named Harvey Tillipman as its interim executive director.
Pressure ulcer treatments should be re-evaluated, expert says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 25, 2013
Nursing home staff should adopt evidence-based approaches to pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, and significantly more research is needed, a top expert said Saturday.
60 Seconds with…
Apr 01, 2008
Stephen McConnell, VP for advocacy and public policy, Alzheimer’s Association
Ask the nursing expert … about overseeing immunizations
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 01, 2014
I am a new assistant director of nursing and my administrator asked me to oversee immunizations. Where do I start?
How a nursing home successfully reopened after Hurricane Harvey
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 05, 2019
A Texas nursing home has finally reopened two years after being destroyed by Hurricane Harvey.
SNF turns therapy gym into makeshift bedroom to house residents evacuated by Hurricane Harvey
By
Aug 28, 2017
A Texas skilled nursing facility jumped from 80 beds to 150 late last week as it welcomed residents from a sister facility evacuating ahead of Hurricane Harvey.
Telairity creates new encoder products
Apr 08, 2014
Telairity has introduced a new line of portable/mobile, small footprint and broadcast HD/SD encoder products under its Pegasus brand.
Connecting at all hours
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication
Beyond surface cleaning
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2014
Providers use room turnover as an opportunity to eliminate sometimes deadly bugs by layering basic cleaning with next-generation solvents and technology