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.
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.
Misconceptions in incontinence: Helping your residents be happier and healthier
By
Brianna Maguire
Jan 21, 2020
If your residents are managing incontinence, providing the best information is critical. Correcting misconceptions and misuses leads to lower costs, less laundry and, most importantly, healthier people....
Why worry about wound care?
By
Jenny Bender
Jun 09, 2023
One of the basic concepts in infectious disease epidemiology is the “chain of infection” – in order for any organism to persist in the environment and cause infections, all links of the chain must...
The critters are coming, the critters are coming! Here’s what to do about it
By
Michael Wilson
May 01, 2024
As the summer months approach, the invasion of bugs into indoor spaces, especially in long-term care and senior care facilities, becomes a pressing issue. These pests are driven indoors by the search for...
Multiple uses of pressure support surfaces: Not just for pressure injuries
By
Karen Lerner
Feb 08, 2019
In addition to treating and preventing pressure injuries, support surfaces can play a large role in helping to reduce pain and enhance sleep. Chronic pain is the most common cause of long-term disability,...
Respondents reported key challenges they face in their fight to reduce healthcare-associated infections in their facilities.
Pad your knowledge of PI support
By
Kristy Warren
Oct 17, 2019
While a newly published AHRQ report shows an overall decrease in hospital-acquired conditions between 2014 and 2017, the good news, unfortunately, doesn’t extend to pressure injuries. The rate of PIs...
Mattresses: cost-effective solutions to manage COVID-19 infection control
By
Ana Endsjo
May 18, 2020
Infection control is a top priority while facing the COVID-19 virus. With strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols set in place, facilities’ staff are fearful and wondering, “Am I using the appropriate...
Why reducing pressure injuries in LTC is a necessity
By
Martin Burns
Sep 06, 2019
Given the clinical, financial and legal consequences of pressure injuries, prevention should be a prioritized goal—and new technology might make it possible.