Two months into Phase 3 of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ latest Medicare rules of participation provisions, nursing homes are well-versed in stricter infection control rules around antibiotic...
How to do it … Use tech for resident safety
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2021
For an industry that locked down but never shut down, long-term care achieved remarkable success navigating an unprecedented pandemic. Months upon months were governed by restriction, fears and trauma....
How to do it… Documenting bathing info
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John Hall
Sep 05, 2018
Although it technically is considered custodial care and not directly paid by Medicare, bathing is a critical part of the overall care long-term care residents receive and expect.
How to do it … Meds management during a pandemic
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John Hall
Jun 01, 2020
You might have to go back to Hong Kong Flu in the 1970s to find a more chaotic period than our current pandemic days. But as the experts tell here, a dose of calm and teamwork can help tackle even the...
How to do it … A stronger infection control approach
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John Hall
Jan 31, 2024
In the wake of the biggest public health emergency in over a century, any edge these critical professionals can get is crucial for creating a stronger infection prevention program.
How to do it … Medication safety amid staffing woes
By
John Hall
Jun 09, 2023
Persistent workforce shortages can hamstring even the most high-functioning skilled nursing facility. Managing medications and ensuring their integrity and proper dosing are no exception.
How to do it … Antipsychotics management
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John Hall
Jun 02, 2021
Long-term care providers have made great strides in reducing the use of psychotropic medication among residents. But once COVID-19 hit, some resorted to dispensing higher levels of these meds to address...
How to do it: Resident security innovations
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John Hall
Jul 07, 2023
Resident security is a technology category as wide as it is long. Our experts take a look at some of the cool gadgets out there, as well as potential caveats in the field.
How to do it … Upgrade the resident bathing experience
By
John Hall
Sep 11, 2022
Nursing homes are understandably eager to return to normal. This includes enticing COVID-weary families back to places of comfort and excellent care. A natural place to begin is the bathing area.
How to do it … Maximize use of the consultant pharmacists
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2022
They are vital eyes and ears in any nursing home, either large or small, making them among the most trusted confidants of everyone from floor nurses to administrators. Experts share here how providers...