Tool gives providers a leg up when assessing malnutrition
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 01, 2014
The calf circumference of residents is a “good substitute” for body mass index when using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form, according to a study published in May.
Ask the payment expert … about continuing RAC requests
By
Patricia Boyer
Jul 01, 2014
I thought the Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) were on hold. Why did we still get a request for records?
Panel slams fee for service
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 01, 2014
The predominance of fee-for-service payment methods is the greatest barrier to improving efficiency in the nation’s healthcare system, according to a May 29 report from a panel of White House advisors....
Referrals funnel duals into lower quality nursing homes
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 01, 2014
Government health programs could save money and health outcomes could improve if more dual-eligible beneficiaries were to go from hospitals to well-staffed long-term and post-acute facilities, according...
Ask the nursing expert … about becoming a good leader
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jul 01, 2014
As a nurse manager, how do I lead my team to great outcomes?
Oregon tops list of best states for nurses
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2014
With a supportive work environment and plenty of opportunity, Oregon took first in a 2014 ranking of the best and worst states for nursing.
Expanded role empowering yet stifling for many nurses
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2014
Efforts at reducing rehospitalization of nursing home residents can empower nurses, but such initiatives can also put them in challenging positions, according to study results published in the May issue...
Ask the treatment expert … about choosing a wound dressing
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jul 01, 2014
With so many wound care dressings and treatments available, how can you make the right decision?
Gastro bacteria may place role in healing
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
Bacteria typically found in the gastrointestinal system, such as E.Coli and Bacteroides species, were found in war wounds that healed successfully, according to a recent study.
Avoid treating persistent wounds with aspirin: Study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
Non-aspirin pain relievers may be a better choice for residents with chronic wounds, according to new research.