Ask the Treatment Expert about … pressure injuries
What type of tissue is found in a pressure injury?
Print Issue: July 03, 2017
60 Seconds with… Denise Likar VP, SCAN’s Community Service Organization
Q: How many seniors are estimated to have a mental health concern?
Omnicare settles kickback, FCA cases for $31 million
Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare agreed to pay a total of $31 million in May to settle allegations it submitted false claims and accepted kickbacks to promote certain drugs.
Machine shines a light on wound and trauma detection
Using lights of varying wavelengths could help clinicians assess tissue damage with greater accuracy.
Trump budget wields more Medicaid cuts than expected
Providers who first thought they would be on uncommonly good footing with Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House were stunned earlier this year when Medicaid reform was put on the table.
How to do it… Boosting retention
Providers are increasingly realizing they need to apply some of the “TLC” for residents to their hard-working staff, as well — or risk absenteeism and attrition. Experts offer valuable insights on how best to ensure employees are getting adequate care and attention.
New trial backs enzymatic debridement
Researchers have confirmed the use of clostridial collagenase ointment in enzymatic debridement can help treat hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers.
GOP health bill gets tougher on Medicaid
It was unclear at press time whether Senate Republicans could reach 50 votes needed for passage of a controversial healthcare bill that would involve deep long-term cuts to Medicaid.
Winning ‘curb appeal’
Common area appearances are the valuable opportunity to entice and impress prospective clients and their family members both before and long after move-in
Vendors helping nudge HR operations away from paper
For all the push for providers to move to electronic health records, the process of hiring and onboarding employees still often requires paper.
