Healthcare has a reputation of being notoriously slow to adopt technology that other industries have long since made part of everyday life and analytics is no exception.
Through thick and thin
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 06, 2017
Age, health declines may lead to skin breakdowns, but judicious use of products paired with nutritional and incontinence interventions can lessen the pain
Reform’s new ‘lynchpin’
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2017
The long-term care sector is reeling a bit, thanks to two recent developments.
Updates made to adult washcloth
Jun 28, 2017
HARTMANN announced it had updated its pre-moistened adult washcloth formula in its skin-friendly incontinence products portfolio.
New survey process offers opportunities, experts advise
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 26, 2017
As directors of nursing prepare for a new survey process from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, there are opportunities to set standards and promote high-quality care, experts said Friday.
Ask The Treatment Expert: Rosalyn S. Jordan
Jun 05, 2017
What are the most effective wound dressings?
Guardian Pharmacy expands as market conditions change
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2017
If it seems as if Guardian Pharmacy Services is consistently adding locations, it’s because that’s what’s happening.
Ulcers: closing the gaps
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 05, 2017
Lower-extremity diabetes wounds cost Medicare $9 billion annually —
and providers still have a lot to learn about them and their care
Palliative care: A pathway to value-based care for nursing homes
By
Diane E. Meier, M.D., FACP
Jun 05, 2017
Nursing homes are under mounting pressure to improve quality of care.
Understanding QAPI and incontinence
Jun 02, 2017
This CE-accredited webinar will help providers understanding skin breakdown.