Flu creates challenges, but staff can prepare effectively
By
Paula J. Fenza, M.A.
Feb 26, 2013
On average, roughly 24,000 Americans die each flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than half of those hospitalized are over age 65. This season’s influenza...
Something new to think about for flu season
By
Sep 04, 2017
Allow me to get ahead (slightly) of the deluge of news articles, press releases and conference sessions on influenza and vaccinations that are about to hit, with the results of a new study throwing a new...
Cloudy with chance of flu
By
Jan 19, 2016
For many parts of the United States, this winter has been a weird one — if you can call it a winter at all. Consider it a bonus if you’re a long-term care provider.
Wheezes and crackles and rhonchi, oh my!
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 31, 2017
Come on, people. We work in healthcare with the oath to protect the people we CARE for. So stop that whining and do what’s right.