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...
Brain health not a big priority for Americans, poll finds
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 22, 2006
Americans sure like to exercise, but they are not overly concerned about working out their brains, a new poll finds.
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.
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.
Medline touts evidence-based continence management program
Aug 10, 2011
Medline Industries recently introduced a continence management program for long-term care providers. The initiative will help providers understand and comply with the CMS revised F315 Surveyor Guidance...
Infectious disease experts call on clinicians to recognize threat of RSV in elders
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 28, 2022
It’s time for clinicians to get up-to-date on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and help address the threat it poses to older adults, according to a new report and call to action from the National Foundation...
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.
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 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.