During current pandemic conditions, providers should not transfer medically stable patients who are appropriately isolated to the emergency room. Instead, multidisciplinary teamwork can support providing care in place.
Seniors do not display the same symptoms of the novel coronavirus as others who have it, doctors have found.
Our infection control nurse has asked us to wear the colored side of our mask out when we are well and the white side out when we are sick. Is this standard practice?
Pressure injury prevention protocols should be tailored to obese patients, according to a new study.
Tarsal tunnel decompression, or TTD, remains a key method for improving plantar sensations in diabetic neuropathy and preventing ulcers and related complications, according to a new study.
How can we prevent pressure injuries while keeping our residents isolated and safe from COVID-19?
A new study has found that nearly half of medical staff treating patients with COVID-19 experienced serious skin injuries from the use of personal protective equipment, including masks, goggles, face shields and protective gowns.
How can the medication administration nurse safely identify residents who do not wear name bands, and why is this practice more common in long-term care?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on both staff and residents, taking the time to provide a leadership team with a refresher on psychological first aid can go a long way, according to a panel of experts during a McKnight’s Online Forum in April.
Several states have been using robotic pets to help older adults combat the effects of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
