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Infection preventionists should expect their responsibilities to grow as the industry continues grappling with workforce issues.

COVID not only upended lives, but for thousands of nursing home residents, it washed away the kinds of daily routines and rituals that help instill calm and order. Bathing practices were no exception,...

Since pandemic conditions emerged last March, long-term care providers have been beset with how to find, purchase and extend the use of enough personal protective equipment. Experts provide valuable advice...

Technology and improved practices are merging to create new and successful strategies for preventing and treating chronic wounds.

In an industry valiantly defending itself against the pandemic, PPE shortages and antibiotic resistance, there’s one thing that has brought many providers to their knees: an AWOL workforce that has shown...

Whether facilities outsource laundry or keep it on-premise, providers must ensure time-strapped staff follow infection control standards

Virus may hurt wound recovery, while limiting nursing home workers can hinder conventional wound therapy.

As COVID-19 becomes a disease we live with, IPC professionals must turn their attention and resources to preventing the next pandemic

The year 2022 has been a challenging and, at times, breakthrough year for drugs in long-term care. Unfortunately, many of the people who managed and dispensed them in nursing homes were absent. “Staffing...

Many nursing homes may soon find themselves scrambling to coordinate information technology with pharmacy services to ensure they have a working e-prescribing system for controlled substances.