Beyond the bedsore: recognizing different wound types in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 01, 2010
Pressure ulcers may be one of the biggest topics in wound care. But there are other serious types of wounds that nursing home caregivers need to know about
Sunrise reaches settlement with SEC, no civil penalties imposed
Jul 26, 2010
Sunrise Senior Living Inc., which has been under investigation for problematic accounting practices, has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
What to consider when purchasing pressure ulcer products
By
Dr. James G. Spahn
Jul 20, 2010
To prevent and treat pressure ulcers, select products that will produce positive clinical outcomes and provide cost-effective solutions for the long-term care facility.
Research advances understanding of universal flu vaccine, NIH says
Jul 20, 2010
Experiments involving mice, ferrets and monkeys may provide the key to a universal flu vaccine.
Mind your p’s and q’s
By
Barbara Dice
Jul 12, 2010
Practicing good manners makes residents feel more comfortable and helps to motivate staff.
Kindred estimates revenue reduction from proposed Medicare Part B therapy rate cuts
Jul 08, 2010
Proposed changes to the Medicare Part B therapy reimbursement rate would reduce Kindred Healthcare Inc.’s annual Medicare revenues related to Part B therapy services by $11 million, the skilled nursing...
Upstairs Solutions and AIS Inc. team up to prepare providers for the MDS 3.0
Jul 06, 2010
Upstairs Solutions and AIS Inc. jointly announced a partnership to help skilled nursing facilities deliver MDS 3.0 and RUG IV training. The partnership enables Upstairs Solutions to offer AIS’s MDS...
Profile: Lori Porter – A commitment to CNAs
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2010
Lori Porter CEO, Founder, NAHCA
The BIG Picture: What’s in a (new) ‘name’?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2010
When the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging meets in Los Angeles this fall, a major announcement will be made: The organization will officially unveil a new identity.
How to do it… Incontinence
Jul 01, 2010
Incontinence is one of long-term care’s most difficult—and prevalent—challenges to address.