Imagine surviving COVID-19 and dying from pressure injury complications
By
Karen Lerner
May 01, 2020
Caregiver fatigue and not having proper support contributes to the quality of care she/he is able to provide. Before anyone ever heard of COVID-19, most heard whispers of a nursing shortage. As our nation...
Piloting antimicrobial stewardship efforts in long-term care
Aug 19, 2015
Antimicrobial stewardship is a team effort, particularly in pediatric long-term care.
Wound care: What’s new on an old problem?
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Jun 10, 2016
What if your patient shows some red areas on her bottom? Typically, you’d try another cushion, another chair, another mattress and then play the wait-and-see game.
Pressure ulcer prevention: Assessing all contributing factors
By
Dr. James G. Spahn
Feb 10, 2014
When analyzing the relationship between soft-tissue injury and support surfaces for pressure ulcer treatment and prevention, caregivers must realize support surfaces deliver unwanted gradient pressure...
Swift Medical wins Gold for use of AI in wound care
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 05, 2023
Anyone who has seen the “Terminator” movies may be predisposed to have a healthy skepticism of artificial intelligence. However, the work being done at Swift Medical might cause them to reconsider...
‘Never discharge’: concept or reality?
By
Martie Moore
May 22, 2015
Recently, I found myself engaged in a rich discussion about the current state of healthcare reform. We were debating the pros and cons of accountable care organizations. I introduced the concept of “never...
Barking up the right tree
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 17, 2012
Nursing homes come to the rescue of elderly loved ones every day. But a story out of Springfield, IL, shows they can also come to the aid of our furry friends.