Many facilities are taking steps to better accommodate bariatric residents, such as developing policies and protocols to accommodate them, installing larger toilets and wider doorways, purchasing or leasing...
Why reducing pressure injuries in LTC is a necessity
By
Martin Burns
Sep 06, 2019
Given the clinical, financial and legal consequences of pressure injuries, prevention should be a prioritized goal—and new technology might make it possible.
Don’t let the bed bugs bite
By
Joelle Olson, Ph.D.
Jul 13, 2015
Bed bugs are unwelcome no matter where they take up residence.But in senior living communities, the tiny insects can cause big problems.
Caring for the bariatric resident
By
Karen Lerner
May 16, 2018
Navigating the tumultuous road of caring for bariatric residents is a challenge faced by many long-term care facilities today. Using the right equipment or technology on the right type of patient will...
Can gloves do more harm than good?
By
Megan J. DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Sep 19, 2017
An observational study in a LTC facility examined the degree of inappropriate glove use among certified nursing assistants (CNA) when helping residents with bathing or toileting activities.
Managing change
Apr 18, 2013
Manual processes for crushing pills is no longer working, but changes in technology provide solutions for providers.
Using telemedicine to improve SNF clinical outcomes
By
Paul Knight
Jan 11, 2016
Many skilled nursing facilities have evolved over the years by expanding post-acute care services. T
New app helps improve wound care with a mobile twist
By
Genice Hornberger, RN
Jan 09, 2017
Wounds, whether resulting from falls, pressure ulcers, or other causes, represent one of the most litigated care issues in long-term care facilities.
Superbugs in long-term care
By
Gary Milburn, Ph.D.
May 17, 2013
Superbugs threaten ill and compromised patients, particularly those in long-term care settings. They are resistant to most antibiotics and can spread widely within hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Harnessing the power of virtual reality to reduce social isolation amid a global pandemic
By
Chris Brickler
Mar 17, 2020
As COVID-19, or coronavirus, continues to spread across our country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised “social distancing” and that those who are deemed higher-risk persons...