Pressure ulcer prevention: Select the right products
By
James G. Spahn MD, FACS
Jan 13, 2014
To better quality care in relation to the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, long-term care providers must pay close attention to the products they are utilizing.
The real cost of a fall: Falling in America — myth vs. reality
By
Suzanne Gainey
Mar 28, 2018
With an aging population on the rise in the United States, a great deal of attention is appropriately given to fall-related injuries, fall prevention and fall protection.
How to get ready for a CMS emergency preparedness survey
By
Terry Zysk
Aug 13, 2018
Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are under pressure to demonstrate compliance with CMS emergency preparation requirements after major disasters highlight weaknesses.
Creating an engaging workforce culture – it takes a team!
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Apr 29, 2016
uilding a culture of engagement is not something any one person can do alone. It takes teamwork, starting with the management team that leads the facility. I
The future of our professions
By
Frank L. Grosso, RPh
Mar 18, 2015
ASCP’s upcoming forum is designed for all post-acute care stakeholders involved in care transitions: consultant pharmacists; health care executives; and managers from long-term care facilities, pharmacy...
Seven key drivers of patient transitions
By
Neil Gulsvig
Sep 08, 2014
What strategies should a provider adopt in order to be on the “A” list as a preferred provider of short-stay and transitional care services in today’s ever-changing and challenging marketplace?...
Flu season isn’t over: 7 tips to help prevent the spread
By
Megan J. DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Mar 27, 2017
If a resident in a long-term care facility is suspected to have the flu, it’s important to test, isolate and provide antiviral therapy.
Whether it’s rain or warm weather, expect pest pressure
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
Jul 02, 2014
As the weather heats up, so does pest activity. And pests don’t necessarily slow down when the warm weather leads to afternoon rain in many parts of the country.
How new material health standards will impact LTC facilities
By
Curt Fessler
Nov 06, 2013
Clean living environments are essential to long-term health. The more time we stay in a building, the more impact its environment has on our health. Long-term care residents will spend much of their later...
Building better brains — and better bottom lines
By
Richard Sill
Jul 29, 2013
Wellness directors confronted with a decision whether to adopt computerized brain fitness programs designed to combat cognitive decline are faced with two critical questions. First, do these programs work?...