Resident security is a technology category as wide as it is long. Our experts take a look at some of the cool gadgets out there, as well as potential caveats in the field.
A four-day workweek? Why stop there?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 07, 2023
What are the three biggest challenges facing long-term care? To borrow a familiar punch line from the real estate sector, they are staffing, staffing and staffing.
Sarcopenia increases risk of death among DFU patients
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 09, 2023
Sarcopenia, or age-related loss of muscle mass, is an independent risk factor for mortality in patients with diabetic foot ulcers, researchers have found.
Working sick, at night rachets up staff distress
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 09, 2023
Workers without paid sick leave (3.9%) were more likely to experience serious psychological distress than those with paid sick leave, the CDC found.
Interoperability key in earning post-acute referrals: study
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 09, 2023
Every US hospital and physician entity says it is important for skilled nursing facilities to have a basic level of interoperability, such as electronic health records, to earn their referrals, according...
Ask the payment expert … about an LPN’s MDS role
By
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Jun 09, 2023
Q: We’ve been trying to fill an open MDS position and have an LPN applicant who would be great in the role. Can an LPN fulfill requirements and sign assessments?
No-Judgment Day
By
Gary Tetz
Jun 09, 2023
I wouldn’t say mine was a fire-and-brimstone childhood, but I lay awake plenty of nights awaiting the imminent wrath of a vengeful deity. Since then, the concept of judgment has always been top of mind.
60 Seconds with University of Rochester researcher Brian McGarry
By
James M. Berklan
May 03, 2023
Q: What did your team’s recent study of COVID-19 staff-testing methods reveal? A: Surveillance testing was very effective and we likely underinvested in this. Cheap and fast, but slightly less accurate,...
Ask the nursing expert … about patient transitions
By
Amy Stewart
May 03, 2023
My facility is working with home health agencies to improve discharges. How can we smooth patients’ transition to home?
Ask the Legal Expert … about emergency preparedness
By
Norris Cunningham
May 03, 2023
I understand that state surveyors will begin focusing more on emergency preparedness. Why so much attention on this issue now?