Most of us have seen or experienced pressure ulcers, which continue to be a problem for bed-bound patients around the country.
Paint colors for long-term care settings
By
Michael Chotiner
Aug 17, 2015
Among the theories treated in the paper is the widely held belief that elderly people tend to prefer blue to other colors, but at least one of the more recent studies noted a shift in preference to green.
Healthcare REITs seek opportunity abroad
By
Jeff Walraven
Dec 03, 2013
A number of REITs are acquiring foreign assets as a way to grow, further diversify their investments and expand their international presence and pipeline for new opportunities. While this trend is fairly...
The new era of BYOD in health and senior care
By
Shannon McIntyre Hooper
Sep 16, 2013
The reality of life today, from business to personal, is mobility. We’re untethered in a way we could never have even imagined just ten years ago. Imagine someone telling you that you need to visit...
Better access to better PPE is critical for long-term care providers
By
Stephen Bird
Dec 14, 2021
Last month the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, a division of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), issued a request for information soliciting “public...
Fall safety can fit into a bigger plan
By
Thom Disch
Sep 24, 2019
This is Fall Prevention Awareness Week, but the truth is that preventing fall injuries among residents is a major year-round concern for long-term care providers. It’s with good cause: Fall safety...
Elevate your CEO position
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Sep 14, 2018
In senior care, activity directors are often underpaid, overworked, lacking respect from colleagues and asked to document their work each day using cumbersome paper-based strategies. A national Linked...
How an Irish nursing home embraced hand hygiene
By
Jim Mann
Sep 04, 2016
The electronic supplement to observational monitoring started 6 years ago.
Curb appeal for facilities
By
Ken Hutcheson
Nov 14, 2012
In today’s economy, it is important for facility owners and managers to keep in mind the importance of first impressions. A well-designed facility landscape can help lead to higher occupancy, resident...
The role of the nursing and housekeeping team
By
Robert Kravitz
Jul 24, 2019
When it comes to protecting health in long-term care facilities, nurses and housekeepers really are a team. They must continuously work together to ensure the health and cleanliness of the facility. Their...