I first was introduced to the blessing of hands as a young nurse working in a faith-based hospital. I was fresh out of college and eager to be a “real Nurse.”
Can’t buy much on Grandma’s allowance
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 15, 2023
Knowing the incredibly tight dollar amounts that institutionalized Medicaid beneficiaries live by, I have a new perspective on my grandma’s desire to make little luxuries last.
Let’s talk about Candida auris and why, as a leader, you need to act
By
Martie Moore
Mar 10, 2023
The headlines in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal and other publications say it all: In my conversations across the nation, I have asked many leaders what they are doing to prevent the introduction...
Our brave new world
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Feb 07, 2023
The Public Health Emergency, initiated in 2020 and continuing to the present, established a new and complex means of getting healthcare. Because many were worried about social distancing and leaving...
Celebrating poise and positivity in chaos
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 12, 2023
At the end of a long shift on Christmas Eve, two CNAs are chatting in the facility parking lot. “Rough day,” says one. “A family member yelled at me about problems I can’t solve and things that...
Is a daily dressing-change protocol necessary for chronic wounds?
By
David Navazio
Jan 10, 2023
According to the National Institute of Health, it is estimated that, on average, about 11% of long-term care residents suffer from chronic wounds. No other demographic group experiences chronic wounds...
Lawsuit is bold reminder of states’ ownership blindspot
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2022
New York’s lawsuit targets the people and mechanisms that might have allowed low quality to take root. But it’s all of skilled nursing that suffers.
MARSI – Strategies to reduce Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries.
Nov 22, 2022
Medical adhesive skin-related injuries (MARSI) have become a greater threat since the onset of the pandemic. In fact, they remain a risk for virtually anyone using bandages or positioners today. Check...
Don’t gamble on cultural competence
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 27, 2022
Culture, it’s a sensitive topic, best not to gamble on this one. Furthermore, culture, cultural awareness, and cultural competence are collectively listed a total of 125 times in the 861 pages of the...
MARSI – Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries – Recognizing high risk individuals and actions to...
Oct 26, 2022
[Partner content] In this podcast with Tony Forsberg, national clinical director for Essity, we discuss the types of Medical Adhesive Skin Injuries, how to identify those who may be at greater risk, and...