Vaccinations and the return of previously extinguished diseases such as measles were all over the news media this past winter, generating discussion about how vulnerable the population is becoming to new...
Handmade trouble
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2014
From double-gloving to long nails, myths and misperceptions persist when it comes to hand hygiene and washing critical touchpoints for resident care
Facing the music: Providers learning new moves so they can stay in step with new dance partners
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
There’s no doubt today’s long-term care provider must be able to dance with managed care and accountable care organizations. But while many are proving they can tango with transitions or rumba...
Wound Care feature: Growth spurt
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2006
Wound care is on a tear. As demand continues to build, newer technologies are moving the industry ahead — by the billions
Best feet forward: How to target DFUs
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 02, 2011
Providers find that the growing challenge of serving more diabetics and their foot ulcers is best done with foot specialists and a dedicated care team
SCA splitting: health, tissue division to be called Essity
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 06, 2017
SCA, which owns Tork and Tena, has announced they will be split into two separate companies. The Away-From-Home tissue and medical solutions company formerly known under Tena and Tork will be called Essity,...
California nursing home nurses DO win big in Powerball jackpot
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Feb 03, 2016
It’s not a prank: Thirteen nurses from a California nursing home were one number away from winning last month’s record-setting $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot, but will still take home nearly...
McKnight’s Technology Awards: Last call for entries
Jul 12, 2013
The deadline for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards is just hours away. Providers have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to enter the contest, which recognizes outstanding technology initiatives...
Judge: Health department was correct in yanking away nursing home’s Medicaid dollars after years of...
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 13, 2019
A New Jersey nursing facility that was overpaid for a decade isn’t entitled to that rate of payment, an appeals court ruled last week.
Nursing home arbitration agreements force consumers to ‘sign away legal rights,’ trial lawyers...
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 31, 2013
Arbitration agreements in long-term care contracts are harming consumers and eroding the U.S. civil justice system, according to a prominent association of trial lawyers.