Infection control practitioners are reviewing providers’ performance in the aftermath of the H1N1 flu pandemic—and planning for the next emergency
Republicans to focus on repealing healthcare reform after today’s midterm elections, Minnix predicts
Nov 02, 2010
Republicans, poised to take over the U.S. House after the midterm elections today, likely will introduce legislation to repeal the healthcare reform law. That’s the opinion of Larry Minnix, president...
The BIG Picture: They like to talk—and do
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2010
I had the good fortune to speak with two uniquely qualified insiders during the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference.
Seniors face misinformation when seeking whooping cough vaccine
Oct 26, 2010
Senior citizens have always been one of the groups most vulnerable to bad strains of the flu and outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough. Now they may be at risk for not receiving the appropriate vaccinations,...
What’s the buzz? The unpleasant sound of alarms in long-term care facilities
By
Diana Waugh
Oct 20, 2010
Nursing homes may have cut down on their use of restraints, but they continue to use alarms, which are just as harmful to residents’ well-being.
60 Seconds with…
Oct 01, 2010
Mark Parkinson, Future President and CEO, AHCA
The BIG Picture: Giving you extra credit
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2010
In the months ahead, we’ll be looking to offer continuing education in new and different ways.
Ask the nursing expert: What is the single most cited F-tag?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Oct 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC