COVID-19 inspires ‘overdue’ infection control innovation
By
John Hall
Dec 01, 2020
Shortage of supplies along with need for protocols relating to testing, cohorting, visitation lead to change.
December FocusOn Briefs
Dec 01, 2020
Company promotes disposable pads, NPWT incontinence care; Reusable N95 respirator inches closer to market; Nearly half of residents with COVID-19 asymptomatic: study; Company promotes disposable pads,...
Project aims to grow happiness
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 01, 2020
A New York-based grassroots effort launched to help nursing homes and their residents cope during the coronavirus pandemic has been able to send gifts to nearly 60 facilities nationwide with the help of...
Deke Cateau: Shoulders to stand on
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2020
Deke Cateau, Chief Executive Officer, A.G. Rhodes
Paid sick leave yields progress
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2020
States that gained access to emergency paid sick leave during the pandemic saw 400 fewer COVID-19 cases per day, according to a new study in Health Affairs.
60 seconds with … Fred Bentley
Nov 01, 2020
Fred Bentley, Managing Director, Avalere
Ask the treatment expert: Why does the wound physician want to change an unstageable wound to a stage...
Nov 01, 2020
Why does the wound physician want to change an unstageable wound to a stage 3?
Ask the nursing expert: How can we keep our residents from becoming depressed or lonely over the holidays...
By
Amy Stewart
Nov 01, 2020
With COVID-19 and influenza brewing, how can we keep our residents from becoming depressed and feeling lonely over the holidays if they can’t be with their families?
November IT Update
Nov 01, 2020
The 2020 winners of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards, sponsored by Stanley Healthcare, have been posted online at www.mcknights.com.
Rising counts prompt response from governor
Nov 01, 2020
North Dakota — Concerned about rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities in the state, Gov. Doug Burgum (R) expedited actions to improve care.