Long-term care operators need to ensure that their lifeblood — data —is adequately guarded in the case of natural disaster, power outage or cyber attack
Rules of engagement
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2013
Personalized programming is a hallmark of effective, enriching dementia care; providing what’s needed becomes easier by knowing habits and preferences.
Wounds unwelcome
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2013
As hospitals look for post-acute provider partners, skilled nursing operators must gauge their effectiveness at post-operative care and wound prevention
Giving a lift to safety
By
Dave Surico
Sep 01, 2013
Employers must adopt tools and embrace policies that keep caregivers as well as residents safe during the bathing process — or pay the price in injuries.
Catching bad bugs
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2013
New strains of drug-resistant pathogens are targets of more scrutiny among infection control professionals employed in long-term care environments.
Clarifying designs
By
Dave Surico
May 01, 2013
The housing and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients has been on a roll. The recent progression of designs and elements has led to improvements for residents and the staff who care for...
Upon further review
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2013
Providers recoiling from recent uptick in therapy claim audits should expect even more scrutiny in the future as regulators look to increase surveillance.
Antipsyched-out?
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2012
Amid the hubbub about alleged abuse and questionable deployment, experts remind that a multi-step approach can curb antipsychotic drug use
In search of support
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 01, 2012
Providers can use help navigating the terms and conditions of the pressure-relief surface market; here’s what you need to know to enhance resident care.
A growing challenge
By
Daniel McCann
Jun 01, 2012
Time has taught therapists much about helping bariatric patients. Special routines, equipment and care strategies have evolved to improve care.