Some apps – like those that are meant to track blood pressure or give medication reminders – are geared toward your future residents. And that’s where the trouble can arise, according...
Granny caught in the cross-fire again
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 18, 2013
Once again the war on drugs catches frail elder patients in the crosshairs. Basically a “drive by” that shouldn’t happen.
Where in the !@#$% are their inspection processes?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 22, 2012
What if compounding pharmacies were given even a quarter of the scrutiny of long-term care inspections? If that were done, I don’t believe there would be a fungus among us!
Breaches of basic infection control practices — why?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 30, 2012
Basic infection prevention and control isn’t rocket science. It is essentially following some general guidelines. Some of them pretty simplistic. Not too hard right? You would think, but …