Time to come clean: Long-term care providers’ infection control practices are becoming more intensely...
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2010
In the battle to contain and prevent the spread of infections, staying vigilant about hand hygiene and other cleanliness procedures is critical in facilities
OSHA says to protect staff
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 08, 2018
A federal investigation recently found that a Colorado nursing home failed to adequately protect staff from violent residents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration in late January cited and...
Ionic ‘magic bullet’ could aid wound care
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2014
A unique class of materials called ionic liquids could be a “magic bullet” for treating wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers and more, according to researchers at the University...
CMS lowers pay hike for skilled nursing facilities to 1.2%
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2015
Medicare skilled nursing facilities would get a net 1.2% pay increase — totaling $430 million — in fiscal 2016 under a final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services late Thursday.
High-fluid capacity disposables cut IAD
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2018
Replacing a non-permeable, reusable pad with a disposable, high-fluid capacity one can reduce the number of incontinence-associated dermatitis cases and lessen their severity, according to research in...
Alzheimer’s test on the near horizon, researchers say
May 29, 2009
A clinical test that would allow physicians to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages could be ready by the end of 2010, according to recent reports.
Hospitals step up pressure-ulcer efforts
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 06, 2007
In an effort to prevent costly pressure ulcers and avoid non-payments, hospitals are embracing new care procedures – including some that nursing homes have long employed – the Wall Street Journal...
I couldn’t live without … PointRight
Mar 04, 2015
With data as a critical focus of her job, Samantha Broussard, RN, needs a system that can handle the volume, speed and constant flow of information to the point of care.
Timing of wounds could impact healing
By
Jan 08, 2018
Injuries sustained during the day likely heal faster than those that occur during the night due to human internal biological clocks
Rosacea patients likely will have higher risk of dementia
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2016
A Danish study found an increased risk of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease, in patients who have rosacea.