Winslow Campus of Care CEO makes it a family affair
By
John Hall
Jun 05, 2024
For Cathy Williams, work in long-term care has never been just an occupation. It’s been a lifelong endeavor.
How to do it… Smart and economical design
By
John Hall
Dec 07, 2023
As difficult as it is finding spare change these days, freshening up a facility is necessary to remain relevant — whether it’s to attract residents or hold on to a fickle workforce. In other words,...
How to do it … Staying safe at bathtime
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John Hall
Sep 01, 2020
It’s no small irony that bathtime provides one of the most precarious opportunities for infection. That’s always important to keep in mind, but more so than ever during this COVID-19 era. Here are...
How to do it… Finding and keeping infection preventionists
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John Hall
Jan 20, 2023
With the critical shortages in the nursing home workforce today, there may not be a more important hire than the now-mandatory infection preventionist.
New, re-emerging diseases top infection prevention cares
By
John Hall
Jun 09, 2023
As COVID-19 becomes a disease we live with, IPC professionals must turn their attention and resources to preventing the next pandemic
IPs brace for more visibility, hope for more resources too
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2021
Infection preventionists, strapped for time and tools during COVID, push for extra support post-pandemic.
COVID-19 bursts the bubble of nursing home bathtimes
By
John Hall
May 01, 2021
Staff shortages, training needs make bathing and showering challenging, but new tech offers protection.
Challenged by reimbursement and rules, therapists soldier on
By
John Hall
Apr 10, 2023
Therapists have had to prove their mettle in three-plus years under the Patient Driven Payment Model. Still, many insiders liken the experience more to an “evolution” than “revolution.” Rather...
New infection control push puts scrutiny on laundries
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2020
From cleaning and disinfection practices to space and machines, departments asked to improve their game.
How to do it … Improve online staff training
By
John Hall
Nov 14, 2019
1. There are many ways to gauge the effectiveness of your online training programs. Course flexibility correlates heavily with the level of staff participation. Jennifer Moore, RN-BC, DNS-CT, CDP, WCC,...