The changing face of long-term care continues to drive merger and acquisition activity for the fifth straight year, according to two new reports. Deal volume involving long-term care and assisted living...
Converting antibiotic may help diabetics
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 05, 2019
Researchers are studying whether a common antibiotic used to treat everything from acne to urinary tract infections could be converted to a powerful topical treatment for diabetic lower extremity wounds.
Study: EHR data can predict ulcers better than Braden
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2019
Move over, Braden? Mathematical models built on readily available electronic health record data predicted the development of pressure wounds better than the ubiquitous Braden scale tool in a large study...
K4Connect picks up investors, new partner
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 01, 2020
Senior technology provider K4Connect raised nearly $8 million in new funding as it picked up a new partner that expands the kinds of digital experiences it can provide its customers.
‘Code Silver’ simulations are enhancing staff confidence
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Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2018
A workplace violence training program developed by an Ohio health system equipped staff with new responses and for reacting to potentially violent situations. Summa Health System’s efforts included classroom...
60 Seconds with … Kim Powell, PhD, RN
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 25, 2023
You’ve won a $1 million NIH grant to study how text messaging might speed up decisions about transferring nursing home residents. What is your goal?
Study: Move-in crucial time to lower resident suicide risk
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2019
A series of new studies has found that suicide in long-term care is an all-too-real concern, but it’s not one without opportunities for intervention.
Sensors may help prevent PIs among obese residents
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2020
Pressure injury prevention protocols should be tailored to obese patients, according to a new study.
New approach yields no new ulcers after 1,181 bed days
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Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2019
A strategy combining multiple wound prevention practices with behavior modification techniques helped prevent new pressure ulcers during a single-site study in England.
Industry’s best are on top and on stage
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 10, 2023
More than 200 aging services professionals, business partners and supporters celebrated a who’s-who of industry veterans in grand style during the inaugural McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ceremony in February.