MDS 3.0 nursing home resident assessment tool goes into effect today
Oct 01, 2010
Perhaps the largest operational change in nursing homes since the beginning of the prospective payment system is taking place today. Implementation of MDS 3.0, a resident assessment tool, starts.
Blacks’ end-of-life care preferences often overlooked, study finds
Sep 28, 2010
Black patients are less likely than white patients to receive end-of-life care that accurately reflects their preferences, according to new research.
The Catch-22 of controlled drug regulations
By
John Kelsey
Sep 21, 2010
Federal and state policies hinder the disposal of unused controlled drugs.
Consultant pharmacists: Let nurses be doctors’ agents for pain medications in nursing homes
Sep 03, 2010
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists has come out strongly in favor of allowing nursing home nurses to act on behalf of physicians when it comes to prescribing pain medications. ASCP officials...
Smart Money: Take this to the bank
Sep 01, 2010
Experienced investment advisers can provide more diversification with the investments beyond the local area.
Cleaning creatively: out-of-the-box bathing ideas for dementia care
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2010
Bathing and washing residents with dementia requires flexibility and some out-of-the-box thinking, experts say. Understanding their fears is paramount
Senate tables vote on Medicaid bill
Aug 03, 2010
The Senate Monday opted to delay a vote on a Medicaid and education package because it was not fully paid for.
Beyond the bedsore: recognizing different wound types in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 01, 2010
Pressure ulcers may be one of the biggest topics in wound care. But there are other serious types of wounds that nursing home caregivers need to know about
California county settles lawsuit over alleged mistreatment of older gay couple
Jul 27, 2010
A 78-year-old gay resident has settled a lawsuit with Sonoma County, CA. He had accused the county of separating him and his now-deceased gay partner, forcing them into long-term care facilities and selling...
Passing on the risk: managing pressure ulcers between care setting transfers
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2010
Long-term care providers need to closely monitor and manage skin conditions before and after hospital transfers. Many breakdowns can go unnoticed