New wave of pro-labor rulings seen as gift for large unions
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2011
Opponents of organized labor — which include many long-term care providers — feel swamped by recent pro-union rulings from the National Labor Relations Board.
Vaccinate more workers to limit flu: study
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
Nursing homes with higher rates of flu vaccinations among direct caregivers have a dramatically lower number of flu outbreaks.
Ask the care expert: What resources are available to develop a staff Facebook policy?
Advocacy groups for long-term care providers lashed out at a National Labor Relations Board decision that would make it easier for certified nursing assistants to unionize.
Undercover investigation finds unlikely quality of life measure
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
In elderly women, successful aging and positive quality of life indicators are linked to sexual satisfaction — even when physical health is declining — a new study finds.
Ask the treatment expert: What is the PUSH Tool
Oct 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
Study advises hospitals to purchase special mattresses
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2011
Many residents arrive in nursing homes with pressure sores they obtained while hospitalized. A new study offers a solution: Hospitals should invest in pressure-reduction mattresses for elderly patients...
Ask the nursing expert: How can DONs do it all?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Oct 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Uniforms harboring drug-resistant bugs
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
More than 60% of healthcare workers’ uniforms tested positive for multidrug-resistant pathogens, according to new study findings.
Labor board ruling paves the way for more CNA unionization
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
As industry officials predicted in late August, the National Labor Relations board has issued a union-friendly decision that would make it less complicated for certified nursing assistants to unionize.