I wanted so badly to keep going, to devote everything I had to my mission that day, and I felt like a complete failure when I turned around.
60 Seconds with University of Rochester researcher Brian McGarry
By
James M. Berklan
May 03, 2023
Q: What did your team’s recent study of COVID-19 staff-testing methods reveal? A: Surveillance testing was very effective and we likely underinvested in this. Cheap and fast, but slightly less accurate,...
Ask the care expert … about infection prevention resources for families
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Feb 01, 2024
As a new infection preventionist at our skilled care facility, what information should I be giving the families when someone is admitted to make them more aware of their own responsibilities with infection...
Ask the nursing expert … about infection preventionist hours
By
Amy Stewart
Mar 05, 2024
How many hours should we give our infection preventionist?
Ask the care expert… about use and care of lifts
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 12, 2024
How can we best use and clean slings for our facility’s lifts?
Ask the care expert … about infection prevention
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 10, 2023
I am struggling as a new infection preventionist. Can you recommend ways I can learn more about my job and be sure our IP program protects both residents and staff?
Ask the legal expert… about the benefits of compliance programs
By
Norris Cunningham
Dec 07, 2023
Many in long-term care view compliance programs with skepticism. The Affordable Care Act requires that organizations have written compliance programs, including ethical standards, policies and procedures...
Ask the resident care expert … about Foley catheters
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 10, 2023
At our facility, we change Foley catheters once a month, with the change date written on the treatment record. Regulations lead me to believe they should not be changed routinely. Is that correct?
Ask the legal expert: What can we expect from a staffing minimum?
By
Norris Cunningham
Sep 11, 2022
Q: What can we expect out of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ intention to issue new guidance on minimum staffing measures for nursing homes?
Ten years hence: An IT future of almost limitless potential
By
John Hall
Apr 10, 2023
Demand for clinical care efficiencies and effectiveness will propel significant product innovation over the next five to 10 years, driven largely by the unavoidable collision of staffing challenges and...