In a session on bullying among nurses at NADONA’s annual conference this week, audience members were invited to say how they felt when a supervisor yelled at them. I heard “embarrassed,”...
The most important leadership decision in a Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement plan is not what, but who, to include, a former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official said Tuesday.
Medication administration top issue for directors of nursing
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 10, 2014
Pain management for residents at the end-of-life, antipsychotic use in dementia residents and medication for epileptic residents were all hot issues tackled during the National Association of Directors...
Profile: Faith in nursing and family
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
As the youngest of four children in a small rural town in Minnesota, Neal Larson grew up in a tight-knit circle where hard work and putting family first were cherished values.
RecoverCare and Joerns to merge in June
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
RecoverCare LLC will merge with Joerns Healthcare, the companies announced in April.
Sub-branding creates better customer recognition: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
Long-term care vendors likely benefit most from adding sub-brand names with new products, according to a new study from the University of Buffalo School of Management.
I couldn’t live without … Kronos workforce management solutions
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
In overseeing payroll for employees at several dozen facilities, Lynne Kennedy had her hands full as Midwest Health’s accounting and payroll manager.
Firm grasp of devices, documents urged
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
Providers trying to improve pressure ulcer rates should examine equipment and documentation processes, an expert said at the LeadingAge Illinois conference in May.
Doctors promote NPWT for seniors’ post-surgery care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
Negative pressure wound therapy holds promise for most seniors following a surgery, according to experts at the International Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Expert Meeting.
Aspirin not best for wound care?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
Non-aspirin pain relievers may be best for residents with chronic wounds, according to new study results.