Now that Oct. 1 has passed, the pressure is hardly off when it comes to making the most of the new MDS 3.0 resident assessment tool.
How to do it… Information technology
Sep 01, 2010
The process of buying an information technology system can be one of the most challenging purchasing experiences for a provider.
How to do it… Wandering
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 01, 2010
Experts offer guidance on how to convince family members, and residents themselves, that a facility’s resident safety systems are up to snuff.
How to do it… Incontinence
Jul 01, 2010
Incontinence is one of long-term care’s most difficult—and prevalent—challenges to address.
How to do it… Wound care
Jun 01, 2010
Wound care is one of the most difficult duties for long-term care providers.
How to do it… Transportation
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 01, 2010
Running an efficient, punctual transportation system within a long-term care facility is more difficult than it might first appear.
How to do it… Information technology
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 01, 2010
One of the biggest stories of the year in long-term care will be the conversion to the new minimum data set assessment tool.
How to do it… Resident security
Jan 01, 2010
When it comes to monitoring residents and enabling calls for assistance, wireless systems have taken hold in the market.
How to do it… Design
Dec 01, 2009
Increasingly, designers are becoming more creative in designing and furnishing living spaces in long-term care facilities.
How to do it: implementing IT solutions
Mar 01, 2009
New information technology products are vital, but they are seldom inexpensive. That makes it critical for providers, who are typically saddled with tight budgets, to learn how to implement new IT products...