Execute documentation as it’s claimed: survey expert
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
An industry expert served up straightforward advice during a recent McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinar: Accurately claim what you do, and do what you claim.
Whistle-blowing nurses face long-term negative effects
By
Mary Gustafson
Dec 01, 2011
Nurses who are involved in whistle-blowing cases — reporting wrongdoing perpetrated by their colleagues — can suffer far-reaching emotional consequences, Australian researchers say.
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Jul 01, 2008
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
Review: Data sparse on challenges unpaid caregivers face
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 08, 2024
A review of 85 studies regarding the impact of caring for older people in family, or unpaid, caregivers was not conclusive. Even though the researchers assessed a lot of data, they would like to see more...
Cadillac Products debuts medical gowns
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 27, 2020
Cadillac Products has launched its ProTEC-USA line with immediate availability of medical-grade EZDoff gowns. The gowns are designed to maintain the integrity of comfort, flexibility and safety for all...
Older adults with negative thinking patterns more likely to report cognitive decline
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2020
A new study has tied this thought pattern to self-perceived cognitive decline and a higher likelihood of memory complaints.
Premature menopause linked to chronic disease risk after age 60
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Women who reach menopause prematurely are at high risk of developing multiple chronic conditions after age 60, say Australian researchers.
COMS integrated into PointClickCare
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2018
While COMS is under the PointClickCare umbrella, it will continue to operate as an independent brand.
2 arrested, 8 more fired after hidden cameras catch alleged abuse at nursing home
By
Jul 16, 2015
Two nursing assistants have been arrested, and eight more fired, after hidden cameras allegedly revealed abuse at a Minnesota nursing home.
Oxygen exposure does not promote healing for diabetic foot ulcers, researchers discover
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 27, 2013
Researchers found oxygen treatment for diabetic patients may actually hurt the wound healing process, a finding at odds with long-standing beliefs about the benefits of the treatment.