The project’s goals were significant: to reduce hospitalizations by 16% and emergency department visits by 28%, resulting in an 8.25% reduction in total cost of care. Official results on these specific...
Skintegrity is all about putting it into action
By
Martie Moore
Apr 20, 2015
When I reflect back on my practice, skin health was not my highest priority. I focused on heart, lungs, kidneys and the vital organs. I missed asking different types of questions. I allowed myself to have...
5 tips to managing skin pH and IASD in your facility
By
Oliver Krause-Huckleberry
Mar 29, 2017
It’s common knowledge in the long-term care industry that more than half of the adults in facilities are incontinent.
Winter is coming: Are you skin health savvy?
By
Megan DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Oct 26, 2018
Creams are 50% oil and 50% water, and therefore feel somewhat greasy. Lotions are like creams but are less thick due to their higher water content.
Goodbye ulcer, hello injury
By
Bardia Anvar, M.D.
Aug 12, 2016
Providers must learn to understand the four stages of pressure injuries.
Creating good first impressions
By
Ross Skadsberg
Oct 01, 2014
Who doesn’t like fresh clean linens and towels? And who isn’t put off by stains, odors or other indications that they are not? That’s how we all react at home, and it’s a critical...
Give nurses and CNAs a helping hand
By
Martie Moore
Oct 06, 2014
Writers rely on pen and paper. Carpenters count on a hammer. Ask a healthcare worker what their most valuable tool of the trade is and they’ll tell you – it’s all about their hands.
Busting 3 common myths associated with alcohol-based hand rub
By
Megan J. DiGiorgio
Apr 21, 2017
The truth is that ABHR are the most effective products for reducing the number of germs on hands.
Giving nurses and CNAs a helping hand
By
Martie Moore
Oct 06, 2014
Writers rely on pen and paper. Carpenters count on a hammer. Ask a healthcare worker what their most valuable tool of the trade is and they’ll tell you – it’s all about their hands. When...
Incontinence dilemma: quality or savings? Both!
By
Marta Maleszewska, Ph.D
Sep 14, 2018
Soft, breathable materials reduce the incidence of wounds and irritations, preventing some costs from ointments and skin treatment.