New approach yields no new ulcers after 1,181 bed days
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2019
A strategy combining multiple wound prevention practices with behavior modification techniques helped prevent new pressure ulcers during a single-site study in England.
Sensors may help prevent PIs among obese residents
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2020
Pressure injury prevention protocols should be tailored to obese patients, according to a new study.
A special goodbye every time
By
Mallory Hackett
Aug 05, 2019
As if going home post-rehab weren’t exciting enough, St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Manchester, NH, has created a ceremony to make each patient’s exit even more special.
A Day in the Life: Pre-teen raises $100,000 for SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
An Arkansas 11-year-old has raised almost $100,000 to help nursing home residents, drawing a national spotlight in the process.
Janet Snipes: Still answering LTC calls
By
Kimberly Hartley
Apr 01, 2021
Janet Snips, Executive Director, Holly Heights Nursing Center
Omega Healthcare finalizes $735M purchase of 58 SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 05, 2019
Omega Healthcare announced the completion of a $735 million acquisition of 60 facilities during a third-quarter earnings call in November.
Night shift work increases diabetes, heart disease risk
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2019
Two new studies provide insight into the toll that night shift work takes on the body.
Ask The Treatment Expert
By
Jeri Lundgren, RN, BSN, PHN, CWS, CWCN, CPT
Jun 06, 2019
We have a high number of admissions each week. What assessments and interventions should we consider for skin integrity upon admission? A head-to-toe skin inspection and a skin integrity risk assessment...
Ask The Treatment Expert: What interventions to prevent pressure injuries should be communicated to CNAs?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Dec 05, 2018
Preventive programs start with a risk assessment and the development of the plan of care. At a minimum, you should communicate the following to the nursing assistants.
Mood of the Market Survey reveals most long-term care leaders want to stay in the profession, others...
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2021
2020 McKnight’s Mood of the Market Survey reveals dedicated long-term care leaders looking for better salary and more staff, but by and large satisfied with their jobs, despite historic conditions.