Opioids may slow down wound healing
People with chronic wounds who are prescribed opioids to treat their pain may experience slower healing than those who don’t receive the drugs, according to new research.
Print Issue: March 01, 2017
Judge finalizes HHS Jimmo fix
A U.S. District Court judge accepted the Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to better explain grounds of the historic Jimmo settlement — with a few added tweaks of her own.
Finding loose change
There are many ways to improve efficiency, keep staff happy and save money in the laundry room. Providers just have to look for them — and read this article
Skin grafting method stops chronic wound recurrence
A recently developed skin graft treatment may help speed up the healing process for chronic wounds like pressure sores and diabetic ulcers — and keep them from coming back.
Final rule deadlines branded ‘unrealistic’
Long-term care providers are “gravely concerned” over the recent publication of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ final rule for nursing homes, LeadingAge said in late January.
Design Decisions: Manchester Commons
A 60-year-old property sorely needed an upgrade and now has a resident-friendly layout that offers convenience and comfort.
Ask the Care Expert about … choosing dressings
With thousands of dressings on the market, which is the best for wound healing?
CHF protocol shows promise
A new treatment regimen for congestive heart failure patients in skilled nursing facilities reduced hospital admissions from 31% to 7% over seven months.
2016 deals in LTC boomed
Long-term care transactions had the largest deal volume and value of any healthcare sector last year, according to a recent report.
New call product aimed at smaller SNFs
RCare has debuted a wireless call solution, titled the BCube Nurse Call Platform, specifically geared toward small skilled nursing and assisted living communities.
