Therapists and nursing homes are still looking for reimbursement — and clarity — 4 years after the landmark Jimmo settlement set the caregiving community abuzz.
Lessons learned
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2008
After an especially virulent flu season last year, providers are planning to be wiser about preventing outbreaks in 2009.
Lifts/Bathing Feature: Thinking BIG
By
Liza Berger
May 12, 2006
Nursing homes are bracing for a new population: the morbidly obese. Heftier equipment is just the beginning of their caregiving needs
Running the track
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2012
Staying current on wound care tracking methods is essential for clinicians and other staff members working in today’s long-term care clinical environment.
Infection Control Feature — Under attack
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2007
With contagions becoming more prevalent in facilities,
a strong prevention program can be the best defense.
Quality care at hand
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 03, 2012
From tablets to smartphones, mobile technology is now an affordable way to spend more time with a resident while boosting efficiency for the caregiver.
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
Clean up the waste: cost savings through cleaner facilities
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2010
Inefficient laundry and housekeeping operations can generate unnecessary expenses. Improving cleaning practices is just one way to find extra savings
Risk management feature — Taking a gamble
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 08, 2006
The task of risk management is becoming more complicated as the number of Alzheimer’s and dementia residents rises.
No regret shopping
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2011
Time, research spent exploring options will pay off in bathing unit and lift buys