During remodeling or in between, providers must be continuously mindful of keeping environments clean. “Designers, housekeeping staff and maintenance professionals need to take every opportunity...
How to do it… Incontinence management
Jul 05, 2012
It is one of the most common conditions of the elderly in nursing homes, yet one of the easiest to handle poorly. Incontinence can be a frustrating issue for long-term care providers, costing more than...
How to do it… Incontinence
Jul 01, 2010
Incontinence is one of long-term care’s most difficult—and prevalent—challenges to address.
How to do it… Integrating beds into design
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McKnight's Staff
Dec 02, 2012
Beds are literally the biggest, and often most significant, item in a resident room. Consequently, integrating beds into room spaces requires a keen eye toward safety, utility and ambience — all in the...
How to do it … Resident security
Apr 01, 2014
Monitoring in caregiving is getting more “personal” than ever. We live in the age of watchers, pitting privacy issues against vested interests in security. Technological advances have greatly...
How to do it… Rehabilitation
Oct 01, 2010
Now that Oct. 1 has passed, the pressure is hardly off when it comes to making the most of the new MDS 3.0 resident assessment tool.