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A sore subject

Julie Williamson July 01, 2008

Wound management and prevention, like a wound itself, is a painful subject for many long-term care providers. It often ranks highest among their resident care-related concerns.

Looks do matter

Liza Berger July 01, 2008

Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.

The long view

James Berklan June 01, 2008

Short-term therapy has received most of the buzz lately, but providers know long-termers keep them in good shape

A war on bugs

John Andrews June 01, 2008

Nursing homes are fighting against the spread of a new era of infections - tough, resilient and prevalent in the community

Rethinking resident bathing

Julie Williamson May 01, 2008

It's one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents' needs

An imperfect world calls for an increase in risk management

John Andrews May 01, 2008

Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.

Skilled nursing facilities find new opportunities, new challenges with 60% rule

John Andrews April 01, 2008

Since the reduction of the so-called 75% Rule to 60%, SNFs have to work even harder to attract Part A therapy residents

Information technology only works if staff is adequately trained

Julie Williamson April 01, 2008

Developing a technologically savvy workforce is the secret to a facility's success when it comes to upgrading systems

Ready to wear

John Andrews March 01, 2008

Nursing homes are handling linens better than ever before with increasingly sophisticated equipment and practices.

Pressure's on

Julie Williamson March 01, 2008

Caregivers have been feeling the heat as CMS has started to focus more on wound care prevention in nursing facilities.

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