New Johns Hopkins process tackles dementia symptoms
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A new six-step approach from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing professors outlines management of behavioral symptoms in dementia.
Expert: Staff cohesion crucial to providing top quality care
Aug 01, 2012
Strong working relationships and good communication among nursing home caregivers enhances the perception of staff cohesion, which ultimately leads to a higher quality of care, new research has found.
Uniform colors seen as way to discern wristbands’ intent
By
Mary Gustafson
May 01, 2012
Healthcare systems should adopt more uniform color-coding of patient wristbands or implement barcode systems to reduce potential for errors across inpatient settings, nursing experts say.
Preventive post-stroke care proves critical for recovery
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
Within a year of suffering an acute ischemic stroke, two-thirds of Medicare patients discharged from the hospital either died or were rehospitalized, residents recently discovered. Full findings appear...
Disinfectant exposure may increase nurses’ COPD risk
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 06, 2017
Nurses who regularly use bleach and other disinfectants on the job appear to have a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research presented in September...
Longer work weeks are heart unhealthy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2017
For many long-term care nurses, the idea of working only 40 hours a week, even with scheduled shifts, may seem laughable.
Second chance helps nurses overcome language mandate
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 06, 2016
Amid the growing pressure of nursing staff shortages, an overseas healthcare regulator is relaxing its rules for language testing.
SNF supervisor pilot boosts culture and staff retention
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 08, 2018
Efforts to improve frontline supervision can enhance the quality of entry-level jobs in long-term care and lead to higher retention of certified nursing assistants and better patient care, according to...
High court to consider case cutting unions’ forced fees
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2018
The nation’s highest court is considering a case that could weaken public unions’ dues collection efforts and ultimately limit their power. Mark Janus, an Illinois child support specialist,...
Study: RNs better trained to identify high-risk Rx errors
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
Registered nurses may be more likely than licensed practical nurses to identify high-risk medication errors in nursing homes, new research suggests.