Pressure ulcers, infection rates high among residents discharged to SNFs after hospital: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
When nursing home residents return from a hospital stay, they are often developing preventable health problems, a new study finds.
Skin in the game
By
John Hall
Jul 17, 2019
Experts tout back-to-basics to reverse skin-care shortfalls.
Avera attempts to intervene
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
SOUTH DAKOTA — Avera became the second entity attempting to intervene in the operations transfer of 17 South Dakota nursing facilities in receivership, according to local reports. Former manager Skyline...
Flap procedure used for sacral wounds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A surgical flap procedure using tissue from the glutes can improve blood flow and provide reliable healing of sacral pressure ulcers, according to a Chinese study.
Scanner assists detection of early ulcer development
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A subepidermal scanner can help with early detection of non-visible tissue injuries, based on a study of 35 hospitalized patients.
Medicare might cover acupuncture treatments for lower back pain
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
CMS is studying the ancient therapy as part of its move to increase alternatives to opioid painkillers for certain common conditions.
Enrich Senior Living launched
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
Real estate investment firm 29th Street Capital and senior living developer Solinity have partnered to acquire assets under a new brand, Enrich Senior Living.
Temple’s Dermal Defense Team wins award
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
The Dermal Defense Team at Temple University Hospital won the eighth annual 3M Award for Excellence in Skin Safety, 3M and the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society announced.
Embattled Skyline operators fined $85k for wage theft
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 27, 2019
The penalties do not include $64,749 in back wages, which were covered by court-appointed receiver KCP Advisory Group.
Tests conducted in a Chicago skilled nursing facility found that patients who harbor the candida auris fungus shed it, likely contaminating their surroundings.