First of all, in terms of the health status of yourself and those you care about, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the more activated and engaged you are in your health and health decisions,...
The most common software project management mistakes
Nov 30, 2015
Here are the four big mistakes that get in the way of good software project management for nursing homes and what to do about them.
The danger of being a nurse
By
Adam Strizzi
Nov 25, 2015
Nursing work is very simply “work that can be dangerous to your health,” especially your physical health.
Dementia is a thief
By
Frosini Rubertino, RN, BSN
Nov 23, 2015
Those of us in long-term care are just a bunch of ordinary people who just happen to be honored with the extraordinary opportunity to preserve humanity for those who live where we work.
Positivity is not just an attitude — it’s an action.
Transition planning requirements are coming
By
Rhonda DePaul-DeMeno, RN, BS, MPM
Nov 09, 2015
Under the new proposed rules, if you don’t start upon admission you’re already at risk for non-compliance.
Recruiters: Friends or foes?
By
Leslee Lacey
Nov 04, 2015
Recruiters are required to be very clear and honest about the requirements and benefits for the available position.
Integrative design and 3-D modeling protects developers
By
Rocky Berg
Oct 23, 2015
The process must begin early with a three-way dialogue during initial project planning which includes client, architect and builder.
Nurses, help your patients by helping yourselves
By
Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Martie Moore, RN, MAOM, CPHQ
Oct 19, 2015
Ask a nurse how she consoles patients with difficult diagnoses, stabilizes a critical patient or quickly saves a life. Nurses do these things masterfully, and often. But ask a nurse how she takes care...
Antibiotic stewardship gain momentum
Oct 13, 2015
Antibiotic stewardship is gaining importance as a specific component to incorporate in infection prevention and control plans.