Politics truly can make strange bedfellows. A great illustration of this could be the many nursing home operators who might think they don’t like President-elect Donald Trump but really could end...
A care plan imperative
By
Steven Littlehale
Dec 06, 2016
The new Rules of Participation bring additional meaning to the benefits of data-driven discharge care plans, particularly those that describe and predict challenges facing residents transitioning to lesser...
Ask the Care Expert about … C. diff
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 06, 2016
We have had several residents with C. diff. Their families are asking if there is support available for them. Our staff wonders too. Can you assist?
The Braden Scale may not be a valid tool for predicting pressure wounds when used in long-term care settings, according to Chinese researchers who conducted a meta-analysis.
Ask the Treatment Expert about … pressure injury prevention
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Dec 06, 2016
On the heels of Pressure Injury Prevention Day (November 17), what are the most important measures for pressure injury prevention?
Align, PointClickCare tackle engagement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
PointClickCare and Align have partnered to help providers boost employee engagement and improve resident outcomes.
Netsmart acquires ‘building block’ in HealthMEDX deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
Netsmart has bought HealthMEDX and its electronic medical records platform, the company announced in late October. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Armed, dangerous
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 06, 2016
Oh great. He’s going to talk about sarcasm. Perfect.
Where Are They Now: Life Care Centers of America
Dec 06, 2016
In the two years since winning the Gold Award for Transitions in the McKnight’s Technology Awards, Life Care Centers of America has continued to enhance its electronic health records system, SofCare2.
Telemedicine program offers specialized speech therapy
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 06, 2016
Dementia patients as well as individuals with primary progressive aphasia can experience problems with language, struggling to retrieve the name of a grandchild or finding words to order dinner.