Activities such as Wii bowling are popular with residents in long-term care facilities, but getting a return on investment requires marketing and diligence
Trouble afoot
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2008
Technological innovation has helped wound care progress, but as challenges rise, caregivers must persist, stay sharp
Comfort bathing
By
John Andrews
May 02, 2011
The key to granting residents’ personal bathing preferences starts with creating a dignified environment they can enjoy and then adding comfortable elements.
The time to sparkle: reducing surveyor-induced anxiety through preparation and consistency
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2010
Laundry and housekeeping staff should not worry about surveyor visits if they have prepared properly and operate consistently with high standards
Feature: Prescribing Unity
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2014
Assembling a well-coordinated medication management team requires solid communication, collaboration and convergence of clinical professionals
Keeping record
By
John Andrews
Jan 01, 2009
It might be hard to believe, but it was five years ago when President Bush declared his support for an electronic health records initiative by creating the Office of the National Coordinator for Health...
Flu keeps the heat on
By
John Andrews
Jun 05, 2015
Vaccinations and the return of previously extinguished diseases such as measles were all over the news media this past winter, generating discussion about how vulnerable the population is becoming to new...