Medicare Advantage: Plans increased share of prior authorization they rejected in 2022 … 5 people hospitalized for CO exposure at nursing facility … Common oral antibiotics tied to serious skin reactions...
A monster final rule with MDS teeth
By
Joel VanEaton
Aug 06, 2024
I recently spent a relaxing week’s vacation at the beach. I’m not a, “sit on the beach and worship the sun” kind of guy. I’m of Irish descent and, unfortunately, my fair skin is sun...
The role of hygiene, effective cleaning and communication in reducing infections in nursing homes
By
Joshua Schwartz
Jul 29, 2024
Infection control within nursing homes is paramount to the health and well-being of residents, who are often more vulnerable to diseases due to age-related factors and pre-existing conditions. Effective...
Ask the wound care expert … about moisture-associated skin damage
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Jul 23, 2024
What should I know about moisture-associated skin damage?
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, July 23
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 22, 2024
High-risk screening program could spot more dementia cases, study finds … Study: Daily supplements may slow dry macular degeneration … More training on hearing loss needed, report finds … Skin itching,...
As CMS prepares to cut off coverage for advanced wound care products, providers worry about worsening...
Jul 16, 2024
A pending decision on whether Medicare will cover skin substitute grafts could put effective wound care tools out of the reach of too many seniors, an expert in wound care and health economics is warning.
Drug-resistant infections add new layer to senior skin care
By
John Hall
Jul 09, 2024
While topical antibiotics like bacitracin have long been effective and part of standard wound care practice, worsening resistance of ringworm and other fungi should prompt caregivers to ensure they are...
The perpetrators of a $900 million healthcare scam targeted nursing homes and other facilities where seniors lived, looking for Medicare patients whom they could dupe into receiving expensive wound care...
Ask the care expert … about enhanced barrier precautions
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 07, 2024
I’m confused by parts of the new enhanced barrier precautions. Do we need to “red bag” used PPE? Do Band-Aids cuts/scrapes/skin tears need EBP also?
Ask the wounds expert … about wounds with terminal illness
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Jun 07, 2024
How do acute and chronic wounds appear with worsening of acute or terminal illness?