New skin injury standards may lead to clinical clarity but they also present myriad questions about billing and liability issues for many long-term care providers
Wound warriors
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2013
Providers keep up the good fight as they close care gaps on multi-drug resistant organism-infected wounds by seeking out the right treatment and product.
Tech team wanted: electronic health records involve change and require practice
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2009
If you are working to create an electronic health record, there is no room for solo acts. Who should get involved? Anyone in the resident care process
A better approach
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2013
Catheter-associated problems account for nearly a third of all infections reported at nursing homes. Simple precautions can dramatically reduce this challenge
Rehab: The new math of LTC
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2011
Rehab patients are arriving in sicker condition than before, and post-acute providers are carefully calculating whether to pursue them as residents
It’s muscle memory: Brain exercises are reaching a new level of function and fun
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2010
Mental ‘workouts’ long have been seen as an effective way to fight dementia. But the range of new products available takes the concept a step further…
An imperfect world calls for an increase in risk management
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2008
Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.
Border Patrol
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2007
New technology allows residents to roam freely but also helps to keep them safe and within proper boundaries
New Medicaid policy seeks to cut drug waste at facilities
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 28, 2006
A new Medicaid policy that is days away from starting will seek to curb prescription drug waste at nursing homes.
Report: Nursing faculty shortage contributes to nurse shortage
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 03, 2006
A lack of faculty has prompted nursing schools to turn away thousands of willing applicants, a new report says.