New infection control guidelines released; MRSA, c. Diff and urinary tract infections figure prominently
Oct 10, 2008
Many of the nation’s most prominent infection-control groups on Wednesday released a new set of “consensus” guidelines to help curb the spread of six potentially fatal facility-acquired...
Good long-term care governing practices improve risk management
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2007
A strong, committed long-term care governing board can raise a facility’s risk management policies to new heights.
Evidence-based research delivers new staff retention tools to nursing homes
Nov 04, 2008
Long-term care providers, who frequently suffer employee turnover rates near 100% annually, have three new resources designed to reduce workforce turnover. The new tools, which were announced Monday by...
Nurses, staff should receive MRSA screenings, researchers say
Apr 23, 2008
Leaders of healthcare facilities should seriously consider having staff members screened for MRSA, the drug-resistant infection that can wreak havoc on senior populations, Swiss and South African researchers...
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2008
I have been a director of nursing for a long time now and am feeling exhausted. What can I do to re-energize?
Ready to wear
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2008
Nursing homes are handling linens better than ever before with increasingly sophisticated equipment and practices.
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Sep 01, 2007
I am having a hard time getting my licensed staff to be open to the idea of updating their skills. Any ideas?
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2008
Any suggestions as to how to follow up in an efficient manner after I delegate duties?
Nursing home operators rethink laundry practices
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2007
Laundry services present an opportunity to increase resident satisfaction. For that reason alone, they’re worth re-evaluating
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Nov 01, 2007
What do you see as unexpected “obstacles” that I might encounter as a new director of nursing?