Former NQF safety advocate settles false claims complaint for $1 million
By
John Hall
Mar 06, 2015
The former chair of a National Quality Forum safety committee has agreed to pay a $1 million civil fine to settle allegations he violated the False Claims Act by soliciting and accepting kickbacks, according...
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.
Ask the treatment expert … about bariatric residents
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Mar 05, 2015
Bariatric residents require special care related to pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, along with safe practices to prevent injury to both the resident and staff during caregiving activities.
Smokers not informed of ways habit can affect wound healing
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2015
Exposure to smoke from just one cigarette decreases blood flow to chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. A new study shows the habit’s impact on healing...
Ask the treatment expert … about basic wound care principles
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Feb 01, 2015
As a foundation to heading into the rest of 2015, here is a review of the basic wound care principles.
Research compares Braden Scale, MDS for effectiveness
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2015
A newly developed alternative pressure ulcer risk assessment tool may reduce nurse workload duplication compared to the more widely used Braden Scale, Canadian researchers have found.
How to do it … infection control
Feb 01, 2015
Gloves are close to the cheapest and most effective defense against infections in healthcare settings. But even the best gloves are useless without proper infection control protocols and gloving techniques.
How to do it … Furnishing outdoors
Jan 01, 2015
Many facilities and communities may be overlooking an invaluable annex right under their noses — outdoor spaces that can provide a welcome and inviting place for residents to relax, reflect and commune...
New skin patch helps keep diabetic foot ulcers at bay
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 01, 2015
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a drug delivered through a skin patch that not only helps diabetic foot ulcers heal faster, but prevents the wounds from recurring.
Ask the treatment expert … about updated guidelines
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jan 01, 2015
What can you tell us about the new 2014 edition of “Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guidelines”?