What can we expect with targeted probe-and-educate programs resuming?
Phase 3 guidance for ROPs could be near
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2021
New information is expected soon from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on how nursing homes can comply with regulators’ Requirements of Participation.
New ‘smart’ bandage monitors healing wounds undercover
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2021
It’s a dilemma anyone who has worn a bandage has faced: How can you tell if a wound is healing without taking off the dressing and potentially damaging delicate new skin?
AI spots wound challenges, treatment paths
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2021
Machine learning and artificial intelligence can help healthcare providers predict wound healing time frames and risks, according to a report in Advances in Wound Care.
Ask the wound care expert
By
Jeffrey M. Levine, M.D., AGSF
Dec 01, 2021
What are the best products for healing wounds?
Nurses thinking about suicide more than others: study finds
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, nurses were at higher risk for suicidal ideation compared to other U.S. workers, according to a study out of the Mayo Clinic.
LTC aides need more mental health support
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
Long-term care operators must provide more mental health and emotional support for nursing aides in response to the psychological and physical toll the pandemic has had on them, according to new research.
Ask the nursing expert
By
Amy Stewart
Dec 01, 2021
When and how should we use the informal dispute resolution process?
Study interviews with clinicians found telehealth reduced stress and increased access to care.
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
The use of telehealth to reach patients not only reduced stress for nursing home residents, but also increased their ability to access convenient care, according to a study led by researchers at the University...
The cats’ meow: Robot pets ease depression
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
Adults with dementia showed significantly improved mood scores, including reduced depression over time, when given their own robotic pets, a new study has found. The intervention took place over 12 visits...