A push for new methadone regulations
Johns Hopkins University researchers want new federal regulations regarding methadone doses to accommodate patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.
Print Issue: January 2020
Study shows hip protectors significantly cut fracture risk
Eldercare residents who wore hip protectors reduced their risk of hip fracture nearly threefold, a new study published in the November issue of JAMDA has found.
Ask the care expert: What is “USP 800”?
What is “USP 800”? I’ve only recently heard about it.
Use of advanced wound care products continues upswing
The global wound care market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of over 5% during the forecast period 2019–2024, according to a report released by Research and Markets, which touts itself as the “world’s largest market research store.”
Complex surgical wound products debut
Advanced products that assist in tissue rebuilding and expanded wound closure capability are giving providers more treatment options.
Ask the treatment expert: Is it necessary to provide compression therapy to heal a venous stasis ulcer?
Is it necessary to provide compression therapy to heal a venous stasis ulcer?
Asking the nursing expert: Why should we avoid using list of commonly used diagnoses?
Our facility has a list of commonly used diagnoses for newly admitted residents, but we are being told to avoid using such lists. Can you explain why this should be avoided?
Shortage of nurses expected to worsen, new survey finds
About 20% of registered nurses are planning to retire within the next five years, a move that may worsen nurse staffing shortages, according to the 2019 AMN Survey of Registered Nurses.
Ensign adds more SNFs
The Ensign Group Inc. ended the year by acquiring five skilled nursing facilities in early December.
Assistants favor minimum staffing bills
The National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) is supporting legislation that would implement minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes.
