CDC study challenges theory healthcare workers mostly contracted COVID outside their facilities
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 18, 2022
Most healthcare workers who got COVID-19 were likely infected at work, rather than in the community. That’s according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released last week. It’s...
Omnicell launches G4 Unity platform
Dec 11, 2012
Omnicell Inc. recently unveiled its Omnicell G4 Unity platform. The new option features a single, shared medication database that connects all G4 Unity solutions to enable complete medication and supply...
New CMS letter offers revised infection control guidance for F-441
Aug 19, 2009
Information about implementing an infection prevention program, recognizing and containing outbreaks, and proper handling of linens are all part of revised guidance for F-tag 441.
Shift work exacting a heavy toll on women, study reveals
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2016
Shift work could negatively affect women more than men, suggests a British study comparing performance after 28-hour schedules that delayed sleep-wake cycles.
New May 13 McKnight’s Online Forum on COVID-19 strategies
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
Long-term care providers will get a chance to learn about more ways to deal successfully with the new coronavirus at another special McKnight’s Online Forum on Wednesday, May 13.
Failure to prepare for MDS updates in the next 10 days could be costly, expert warns
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 21, 2012
If skilled nursing facilities are not prepared for the MDS 3.0 changes that will go into effect April 1, 2012, the consequences could be expensive, a top expert warned Wednesday.
Likely ‘years’ before nursing shortage is solved: expert
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 18, 2022
Long-term care providers and hospitals still have far to go to overcome the ongoing workforce shortage, and providers in each sector will likely have to contribute creative solutions to survive, according...
Personal care aides’ plea to Congress: We need guidance, mandated training standards
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 25, 2012
Currently, there are no federally mandated standards for PCAs, an industry advocate said at a Senate briefing Monday in Washington.
Study: Heatstroke hits nursing home residents hardest
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 21, 2007
Nursing home residents are one of the most at-risk populations for heatstroke deaths, a new European study finds.
How to do it … Incontinence care
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 10, 2006
A nursing facility’s stake in achieving proper incontinence care is huge. More than 60% of residents suffer from some kind of urinary incontinence, making it the activity of daily living (ADL) most...