Therapy dogs can transfer MRSA and C. difficile among nursing home residents, researchers say
May 08, 2009
A recent Canadian study finds that methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and C. difficile can be transferred between long-term care residents and therapy dogs, opening a new possible avenue...
Firm grasp of devices, documents urged
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
Providers trying to improve pressure ulcer rates should examine equipment and documentation processes, an expert said at the LeadingAge Illinois conference in May.
Promising Alzheimer’s drug fails in follow-up tests, researchers announce
By
McKnight's Staff
May 28, 2013
A “breakthrough” Alzheimer’s drug now looks much less promising after follow-up experiments failed to reproduce successful results, scientists recently announced. Non-standard use of...
Sunshine, vitamin D could help reduce risk of diabetes, study suggests
May 12, 2009
Spending a day basking in the sun no question is good for the soul. Now new research suggests it might also be good for reducing the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes among seniors.
Unusual fall prevention tool: glass of wine
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Although nursing home medical directors might want to do a little research before prescribing a glass of wine at every meal, there is some evidence that seniors who imbibe would suffer fewer falls.
Care for the caregiver
By
John Hall
Dec 06, 2017
There’s an old saying about the road to hell being paved with good intentions.
Wound Care Feature: Pressure point
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2006
The ‘shock and awe’ of stark, new guidelines on wound care have not yet hit, but providers can expect some changes.
Court: Racial taunts? Tough
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 05, 2016
A patient making threats about being cared for by someone of a race he or she doesn’t like is not a valid reason for a provider to assign staffing by race, a court has ruled.
CDC tightens Ebola guidelines for healthcare workers
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 22, 2014
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued more stringent guidelines for how healthcare workers should interact with Ebola patients, following an outcry from nurses and other professionals.
Low-tech approaches to pressure ulcers and incontinence care deliver big savings for LTC facilities,...
Sep 30, 2011
Low-tech treatments and prevention efforts for pressure ulcers — such as pressure-reduction foam mattresses and foam cleansers — could lower costs for long-term care facilities, a Canadian study has...