Family communication found important for memory care
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 01, 2013
Taking the time to learn a dementia resident’s life story is an essential tool in managing behavior in a memory care unit, an expert said in July.
More hospice info wanted
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2013
Federal regulators have added another layer of bureaucracy for hospice providers operating within skilled nursing facilities.
OIG finds ‘observation stay’ problems, calls for reform
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2013
Long-term care groups are among those hailing a federal study that raises critical questions about hospitals’ apparent over-use of “observation stay” designations for patients.
Ask the nursing expert … about QAPI implementation
Sep 01, 2013
There has been a lot of talk about QAPI. What is the director of nursing’s role? Where should we start?
Greater use of NPs boosts primary care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2013
States with the fewest restrictions on nurse practitioners have two-and-a-half times more patients receiving primary care, per a new analysis.
Employers giving too much credit when hiring: research
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2013
Employers often use correspondence bias when hiring, with potentially negative results, a study has found.
Ask the treatment expert … about treating pressure ulcer pain
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Sep 01, 2013
I am treating a patient with two Stage IV pressure ulcers and he is complaining of extreme pain. What do you recommend?
Ultrasound patch treats venous ulcers
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2013
Drexel University researchers have found a new method for treating chronic wounds: an ultrasound applicator that can be worn like an adhesive bandage.
Study finds that frequent debridement speeds healing
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2013
It may be a stretch to say that a clean wound is a happy wound. But a new study finds that debridement appears to at least speed up the healing process.
Ask the care expert … about photographing wounds
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 01, 2013
I am a charge nurse on a skilled unit. We do not take photos of wounds, but I would really like to take pictures. As they say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Do you agree?