No rest for weary providers in the battle to beat germs in long-term care settings
Clean goes green
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2012
Eco-friendly infection control practices are catching on in long-term care. Their pursuit is beneficial for the environment and residents alike.
Down and dirty
By
John Hall
Mar 04, 2016
Cash- and staff-strapped facilities struggle to keep up with regulations and stay ahead of regulators when it comes to laundry and housekeeping operations
Wound care: advanced tools and talented care teams lead to solid wound management
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2009
Advanced wound care tools help caregivers treat complicated pressure ulcers. But solid wound management also involves a talented care team
Wound warriors
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2013
Providers keep up the good fight as they close care gaps on multi-drug resistant organism-infected wounds by seeking out the right treatment and product.
On the ‘go’
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2017
In-bed washes and adaptive bathroom equipment keep comfort a reality
Wounds unwelcome
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2013
As hospitals look for post-acute provider partners, skilled nursing operators must gauge their effectiveness at post-operative care and wound prevention
A cut above the rest: skilled nursing facilities in the wound care specialty market
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2009
Skilled nursing facilities, which arguably have the right experience and expertise, may be ready to join the wound care specialty market. But can they compete?
A growing challenge
By
Daniel McCann
Jun 01, 2012
Time has taught therapists much about helping bariatric patients. Special routines, equipment and care strategies have evolved to improve care.
A better approach
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2013
Catheter-associated problems account for nearly a third of all infections reported at nursing homes. Simple precautions can dramatically reduce this challenge