Senate bill for risk-adjusted hospital readmissions penalties … New guidelines for treating MRSA skin infections … CMS announces 5-star ratings for home health … PERS product recall
Long-term care providers should be eligible for EHR incentives, providers stress
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 22, 2012
Federal health officials need to offer long-term care providers incentives to adopt Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria for electronic health records, a provider group recommended.
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 6
May 06, 2020
Residents must first test negative for COVID-19 before being discharged into Florida nursing homes … Skin rashes, lesions may also be signs of COVID-19 … Guidance developed on ways to support dementia...
Dietary change may help wound healing
By
John O'Connor
Jan 01, 2013
Proline and arginine supplementation can help heal wounds in diabetic patients, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology,...
New cleaner is versatile, eco-friendly
Sep 11, 2012
Oil Eater Original cleaner is formulated to quickly clean blood, serum, stool, dirt and grime on floors, walls and other areas and will not harm skin.
Nanoparticles in daily items pose danger
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2013
Pure gold nanoparticles found in everyday items such as personal care products can slow wound healing and accelerate skin aging, according to new research results.
Also in the news for Dec. 12, 2014 . . .
Dec 12, 2014
Pfizer antipsychotic could cause fatal skin reaction, FDA warns … Kindred to expand headquarters, add 500 jobs … Sleep apnea increases dementia risk, study suggests … Congress to hold...
Digital map helps caregivers find veins
Jun 19, 2013
The AccuVein AV400 Vein Viewing System digitally displays a map of the vasculature of the skin, which allows clinicians to find veins.
Invacare’s new mattress helps reduce wounds
Aug 11, 2009
Invacare’s new Solace Resolution Gliding mattress eliminates the compression that can cause painful skin shear and increased pressure on sensitive areas of the resident’s body. It does this...
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