Active-shooter incidents continue to increase across the United States, including several notable events at nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Night shift work not linked to increased breast cancer risk
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 17, 2019
Working night shifts does not increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a 10-year study of more than 100,000 women by the Institute for Cancer Research in London.
Ask The Nursing Expert, Amy Stewart
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
As a nurse leader, what can I do to help create a solid process for nursing documentation under PDPM? Begin with what correct and complete documentation looks like. Facilities often have nurses use checklists...
Flap procedure used for sacral wounds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A surgical flap procedure using tissue from the glutes can improve blood flow and provide reliable healing of sacral pressure ulcers, according to a Chinese study.
Scanner assists detection of early ulcer development
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A subepidermal scanner can help with early detection of non-visible tissue injuries, based on a study of 35 hospitalized patients.
How can I tell whether a lower extremity wound is arterial, venous, peripheral neuropathy or diabetic? The location and characteristics of the wound will help indicate whether the wound is arterial, venous,...
Even long-stay clients can return home
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A Minnesota program kept 11% of nursing home patients from becoming permanent residents by emphasizing care coordination and ensuring they had enough support to return home.
Vision loss shown to trigger seniors’ anxiety, depression
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
Older adults with vision loss may have an increased risk of anxiety and depression, according to new findings from the U.S. National Health and Aging Trends Study.
Ask The Care Expert, Sherrie Dornberger, RN, CDONA, FACDONA Executive Director, NADONA
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
It seems more empathy is needed everywhere in society. We, of course, need to empathize with our residents all the time. Any suggestions on how to do this well, without losing sight of our work responsibilities?...
OIG: Let surveyors know about abuse
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
Many skilled nursing facilities failed to report abuse or neglect incidents to their surveyors, the Office of Inspector General says.