Wound care riddles remain, despite $11 billion price tag
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 08, 2015
There are a lot of questions still swirling around why certain residents develop pressure ulcers, but it’s unquestionable they remain a costly problem for long-term care providers.
Med-Miser introduces bed line
May 05, 2015
Med-Mizer has introduced the Comfort Bed series of beds.
New packaging for topical anesthetic
Apr 21, 2015
Gebauer’s PainEase® instant topical anesthetic skin refrigerant is available in a new single-patient package, the company said.
CMS: Medicare SNF reimbursements to rise by $500 million
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 16, 2015
Medicare would increase skilled nursing facility reimbursements by 1.4%, or $500 million, in 2016 under an updated payment rate proposed Wednesday.
Gentell releases latest wound advisor
Apr 14, 2015
Gentell Inc. announced its latest version of Gentell Wound Advisor, 3.15.1, has been released.
The future of care may swim in the ocean
Apr 06, 2015
It may sound fishy, but a popular dinner in many homes — tilapia — could also help wounds heal faster, according to a study out of Shanghai Jiatong University School of Medicine.
Custom chair cushions might aid spinal cord injury patients
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 06, 2015
Wheelchair cushions designed to adjust to a person’s size and form can help redistribute pressure and provide support for activities of daily living for patients with spinal cord injuries, report...
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Mar 19, 2015
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More than 40% of sepsis re-hospitalizations preventable: JAMA
By
John Hall
Mar 13, 2015
As long-term care providers face looming pressures to avoid re-hospitalization under the Affordable Care Act, new research has found that over 40% of all return visits among severe sepsis patients are...
Feature: Not a normal part of aging
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 06, 2015
Keeping incontinent residents healthy, dignified and satisfied is a full-time chore — if providers are educated and keeping a proper eye on those in their care