Fish oil may bolster immune responses, study asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
In another boost for fish oil, a study has found it enhances the function of B cells, which can benefit immunocompromised individuals.
Ask the payment expert … about the observation stay loophole
By
Patricia Boyer
May 01, 2013
We’ve had problems with residents being caught in the hospital “observation stay loophole.” What can we do to ensure they qualify for coverage at our facility?
CMS eases doc delegation
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
Skilled nursing operators now have greater flexibility in allowing non-physicians to do certain tasks. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services clarified what may be delegated in an April 3 brief.
CMS fact sheet gives rules on ‘maintenance’ caregiving
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a fact sheet, that clarifies the conditions the terms under which “maintenance therapy” will be covered by Medicare.
Ask the nursing expert … about improving turnover rates
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2013
I have been in my director of nursing position at my new job for about three months now and I find that our turnover rate is outrageous. I interview and hire but after orientation, it is hard to keep our...
Meditating leads to compassion: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Meditation can make people more compassionate, according to a new study. Researchers from Harvard University and Northeastern University looked at whether meditating could lead to more compassionate behavior....
Guidance on conversations could help nurses, residents
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Nursing leaders should curb ‘lateral hostility’ by addressing incidents as soon as they occur, advises a recent article in American Journal of Nursing. In a series coordinated by the American...
Ask the treatment expert … about ‘micro movements’ in bed
By
Susan Wickard
May 01, 2013
I recently read an article addressing the movement of patients while in bed. It was conducted in the United Kingdom and contains valuable information.
Investigators find wound healing ‘switch’
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2013
Researchers recently identified a molecular “switch” mechanism that takes place during successful wound care healing. The discovery is likely to aid in the understanding of how wounds get better,...
Learning on the fly: Unlikely target for wound care found
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2013
What do a nursing home resident’s skin and a fruit fly’s exoskeleton have in common? At first glance, not much. But it turns out that both are essentially a mesh of macromolecules that share...