Q: Is it normal to constantly fear potential wound care litigation?
Wound care deserves plenty of attention, too
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 15, 2019
When it comes to wound care in long-term care, pressure ulcers often receive the highest priority from skilled nursing staff and administrators – often for good reason. “Pressure ulcers have...
PAWSIC aims to elevate LTC wound care, skin standards
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2023
A former Genesis HealthCare executive has launched a national collaborative meant to educate long-term care professionals on all aspects of wound care and skin health.
Common problems still challenge caregivers when it comes to incontinence treatment
By
John Hall
Mar 07, 2019
Skilled nursing educators worth their mettle today will strongly warn bedside caregivers to throw out any preconceived notions they may have about incontinence.
Unsafe movements pose skin-care risks
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 08, 2020
While immobile residents may be at risk of skin injury from sustained pressure, a new study reveals those with limited mobility may be at additional risk because they make unexpected and often unsafe movements.
Patient’s skin may close venous ulcers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2019
A pilot of a new cellular and tissue-based product derived from a patient’s own skin showed promise in closing venous stasis leg ulcers (VLUs), even after conventional treatments had failed. Researchers...
Ask the expert: How serious are diabetic wounds?
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Nov 11, 2022
Q: Why should diabetic wounds be taken more seriously than non-diabetic wounds?
Jennifer Kennedy: Diving into the fray, parachute or no
Apr 01, 2022
For Gurwin Healthcare System’s Jennifer Kennedy, R.N., the birth of her oldest son defined not only her family life, but also her career.
Wound nurses create scale to ID terminal skin failure
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2020
Two wound ostomy nurses have proposed a scale that distinguishes between end-of-life skin failure and pressure injuries (PIs), a tool that could lead to better interventions and decrease reimbursement...
How to do it … Embrace what COVID taught about skin care
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2022
The global pandemic inspired and incited nurses, aides, therapists and others to provide care on the fly. Disrupted supply chains and rigid emergency government rules forced many out of their comfort zones....