November 01, 2011

Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing

Done haphazardly, wound care can cost a provider dearly in terms of resident health and liability. From proper initial assessment and ongoing monitoring to 24/7 quality care and treatment, wound care is...

Biomaterials likely will play a larger role in helping chronic wounds heal among diabetics, according to experts who spoke at the European Conference on Biomaterials in Dublin.

Expanding occupancy in a finite amount of lot space occurs in a downtown six-story high rise that overlooks the heart of the city.

Apax Partners’ planned $6.3 billion leveraged buyout of wound firm Kinetic Concepts Inc. hit another bump at press time. The latest challenge: a debt crisis in Europe is causing havoc with credit...

By William C. Fisher, President, Investment Advisory Group LLC

Following months of hand wringing, the Obama administration has decided it’s time to give the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act a decent burial.

Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC

When I joined this magazine 21 years ago, one of my first assignments was to cover a state convention. It was a real eye-opener.

Providers who aren’t completely up to speed in understanding new MDS 3.0 requirements could be in for a very rude awakening, according to a well-known expert on payment and assessment systems.