MDS 3.0, wound care, technology, capital and surveys will all be covered at the 8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo on March 26 and 27. Participants can earn up to 5 CE credits.
Eighth annual McKnight’s Online Expo to kick off March 26
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 19, 2014
For the eighth year, the McKnight’s Online Expo is set to deliver practical, timely information to long-term care providers at an unbeatable price point. The 2014 Expo, taking place March 26 and...
THE WAIT IS OVER: McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off today
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 26, 2014
Today’s the day: Long-term care professionals, top vendors and subject matter experts are convening for the eighth annual McKnight’s Online Expo. Minimum Data Set changes, technology adoption...
Delve into hot topics at the 2014 Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo brings national experts, continuing education credits, vendor booths and more straight to your desktop, or wherever you connect to the Internet
Your money’s no good here
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2017
I’d say the thing we write about most often in this line of work is payment issues. As a long-term care provider, you are eternally under pressure with whether there will be enough to pay for everything.
Nursing home pressure ulcer rates topped 11% in 2004, new report finds
Feb 19, 2009
More than one in 10 nursing home residents had a pressure ulcer in 2004, according to newly released statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Exploring and implementing the 3 Cs of skin and wound care
By
Tara Roberts
Mar 19, 2014
All clinicians can fall into one or more categories labeled preventer, predictor and promoter, but I suggest each has a primary role in skin and wound care and wound healing.
How to do it … wound care
Jul 01, 2013
Given the importance of treating sores and other open areas on the skin, there are countless possible approaches to managing wound care. No small part of the challenge for providers is making sure treatment...
Researchers bubbly over new approach
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 08, 2018
A new technology shows promise in using microscopic bubbles filled with oxygen to help wounds heal faster. The method would allow doctors to inject oxygen “nanobubbles” intravenously so they can target...
Pressure’s on
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2008
Caregivers have been feeling the heat as CMS has started to focus more on wound care prevention in nursing facilities.