Staff concerns a sign that restraints may be overused, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 21, 2022
Residents are more likely to be restrained in nursing homes where staff members report inappropriate use of these tools, a new study finds.
Collaborative model helps reduce antipsychotic drug use
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 25, 2020
Training and support leads to discontinuation of antipsychotic meds in residents who do not have a diagnosis of psychosis or mental health issues, researchers have found. Notably, behavioral symptoms did...
Restraint-free, sounds good to me
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 31, 2017
Thursday, Aug. 17 was more than just the first day of school for my children. With all five now in school, it was the first day in 10 years during which we did not have a child at home.
Report: QIOs are reducing ulcers
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2014
Nursing homes that have partnered with Quality Improvement Organizations over the last three years have delivered drastically reduced pressure ulcer rates and restraint use, according to new government...
No proven connection between long-term care staffing levels and quality of care, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 18, 2014
Despite some high-profile reports, nursing home staffing levels have not been definitively linked to better care, according to a recently published analysis of research on the topic.
AMDA issues list of competencies for long-term care physicians
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 22, 2013
Doctors practicing in long-term care settings should hone certain skills identified by leading stakeholders in order to produce higher quality outcomes, according to a prominent physician association....
Multi-pronged training can cut rates of physical restraint use in nursing homes, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
May 25, 2012
Interventions such as group training sessions and the provision of supportive materials for staff, residents and relatives can help nursing homes lower dependence on physical restraints, a study found.
Nursing home recognized for dramatic reduction in physical restraint use
Jul 26, 2011
A New Jersey nursing facility was recently honored for dramatically reducing physical restraint use among its residents.
Restraint use in nursing homes continues to decline
Jul 15, 2010
The percentage of nursing home patients with restraints fell to 5% in 2007, down more than half from 1999, according to a recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Quality improvements in nursing homes, rehab facilities right on track, new report says
Sep 29, 2009
Nursing home quality improvement efforts over the last few years have largely met their goals, according to a new report examining quality trends in the nation’s nursing homes. The report, which...