Age, health declines may lead to skin breakdowns, but judicious use of products paired with nutritional and incontinence interventions can lessen the pain
Reform’s new ‘lynchpin’
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2017
The long-term care sector is reeling a bit, thanks to two recent developments.
Updates made to adult washcloth
Jun 28, 2017
HARTMANN announced it had updated its pre-moistened adult washcloth formula in its skin-friendly incontinence products portfolio.
New survey process offers opportunities, experts advise
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 26, 2017
As directors of nursing prepare for a new survey process from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, there are opportunities to set standards and promote high-quality care, experts said Friday.
Ask The Treatment Expert: Rosalyn S. Jordan
Jun 05, 2017
What are the most effective wound dressings?
Guardian Pharmacy expands as market conditions change
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2017
If it seems as if Guardian Pharmacy Services is consistently adding locations, it’s because that’s what’s happening.
Ulcers: closing the gaps
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 05, 2017
Lower-extremity diabetes wounds cost Medicare $9 billion annually —
and providers still have a lot to learn about them and their care
Understanding QAPI and incontinence
Jun 02, 2017
This CE-accredited webinar will help providers understanding skin breakdown.
Positive results for skin adhesive released
May 30, 2017
Two economic analyses demonstrated the DERMABOND® PRINEO® Skin Closure system, made by Ethicon, is associated with improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs for hospitals, the company said.
Yearlong use of robot reduced infection rate, nursing home finds
May 16, 2017
The Jewish Home and Care Center in Milwaukee said this month that it had reduced the rate of infections after a year of using the LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot to disinfect rooms.