Nursing homes’ publicly reported star ratings have increased substantially since the adoption of the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
State News for September 2018
Sep 05, 2018
State News for September 2018
Feeling the pressure
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2018
“This is going to be the wave of the future.”
Tech-policy junction
By
Meredith Beirne
Sep 05, 2018
Providers respond to federal guidelines and share strategic thoughts on how long-term and post-acute care operators can rise and thrive in the digital world
60 Seconds with … Kathleen T. Unroe, M.D.
Sep 05, 2018
60 Seconds with … Kathleen T. Unroe, M.D.
Ask the care expert about … bed recommendations and entrapment
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 05, 2018
We are updating our beds and are possibly adding an assessment to be sure our residents are not at risk for entrapment. Do you have any guidelines for bed recommendations?
Listening wins again: Music therapy for dementia care
By
Meredith Beirne
Sep 05, 2018
Listening to music appears to be more effective in reducing agitation, behavioral symptoms and anxiety for older adults with dementia than does singing or playing along with music, according to a study...
Throat exercises favored for dysphagia
By
Meredith Beirne
Sep 05, 2018
Exercise programs should be targeted at throat muscles, just like they might be for other parts of the body, in order to help older adults with difficulty swallowing, according to a study published in...
Ask the treatment expert about … routine interventions
By
Jeri Lundgren
Sep 05, 2018
Is it necessary to document on the care plan the routine interventions we provide, such as a pressure-redistribution mattress or daily skin inspection?
New plans are needed for germs causing wound pain
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 05, 2018
Gram-negative germs are associated with more severe wound pain, and alternative measures for treatment are needed, a new analysis shows.