Ask the Treatment Expert about … pressure ulcer policies
By
Jeri Lundgren
Oct 06, 2017
What are the significant changes from F314 Pressure Sores to F686 Skin Integrity, “Pressure Ulcers,” which takes effect in November?
Advice from a daughter to caregivers
By
Marilyn Gerkin
Sep 27, 2017
Some tips from a daughter’s perspective.
New wound care products added
Sep 20, 2017
Dynarex has added several new products to its Advanced Wound Care line: The DynaRule™ Bullseye Measuring Guide, Retractable Tape Measure, SiliGentle™ AG Silver Foam Dressings and DynaSorb™ Super...
Can gloves do more harm than good?
By
Megan J. DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Sep 19, 2017
An observational study in a LTC facility examined the degree of inappropriate glove use among certified nursing assistants (CNA) when helping residents with bathing or toileting activities.
Laundry company creates Hurricane Harvey disaster relief program
Sep 13, 2017
Continental Girbau Inc. and its Houston distributor, Skyline Equipment Inc., have begun a disaster assistance program for Hurricane Harvey business victims.
Ask the Treatment Expert about … creating a skin care team
By
Jeri Lundgren
Sep 06, 2017
I’m a wound care nurse new to long-term care, and I want to develop a skin care team. Whom should I consider for team members?
Understanding the Braden Scale with pressure ulcer management
By
Ilene Warner-Maron, Ph.D, RN-BC, CWCN, NHA
Aug 28, 2017
Multiple studies have demonstrated the validity and reliability of the Braden Scale. However the accuracy of the risk assessment is dependent upon an understanding of the multiple risk factors contributing...
Life is like an apple
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 09, 2017
Have you ever contemplated on an apple? Not the tech stuff but the fruit.
Aug. 15 webinar explores ‘incontinence revolution’
Aug 02, 2017
A new treatment approach that improves quality measures, falls risk and skin integrity is the reason for a “urinary incontinence revolution” — and the focus of an Aug. 15 McKnight’s...
New pain device debuts
Jul 19, 2017
electroCore has announced the commercial launch of gammaCore® , a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator, for acute pain treatment related to cluster headache.