Many facilities and communities may be overlooking an invaluable annex right under their noses — outdoor spaces that can provide a welcome and inviting place for residents to relax, reflect and commune...
How to do it … information technology
Sep 01, 2013
Acquiring a software package completes one process for providers, but it also initiates another: A quest to enhance staff knowledge and skills for using the new information technology. In this special...
How to do it … Design
Jan 01, 2014
When designers get to work on senior care settings, they must always be concerned about what they put underfoot. Textures, colors, composition, cleanability and many other factors come into play. And yet...
How to do it… Wound care documentation
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
A key facet of successfully treating wounds is documenting them appropriately, particularly when it comes hard-to-heal areas. Experts advise here how to put yourself in position for good outcomes—and...
How to do it… Resident security
Jan 01, 2010
When it comes to monitoring residents and enabling calls for assistance, wireless systems have taken hold in the market.
How to do it … rehabilitation
Oct 01, 2013
Rehabilitation professionals have been presented with significant new challenges since new functional G-code requirements became effective July 1. Those who use them wrong could lose big. Various experts...
How to do it… Transportation
Apr 02, 2012
Transportation for anyone in a rural or sub-rural setting — especially long-term care providers — can be challenging. More planning and top-notch strategic investments are needed, many observers believe....
How to do it … Improving readmission rates
Oct 01, 2014
The finest rehab care in the world is only as good as the diligence therapists display before, during and after a resident’s stay. And it could make the difference between a successful transition...
How to do it… Wound Care
Jun 01, 2008
Because of an ongoing emphasis on pressure ulcer care and prevention, it is no wonder that nursing directors are looking for ways for their staff to become as sharp as possible when it comes to wound care....
How to do it: Memory care dining program
By
John Hall
Apr 08, 2018
Memory care often calls for unique and innovative approaches in every facet of dementia residents’ facility experience, and dining is no exception. Experts offer valuable tips on how to minimize...