Reader Poll: What non-work project are you working on in your spare time?
Nov 05, 2015
“One of my most favorite projects to work on when I’m not at work creating extraordinary experiences for our elders is gardening. I have perennials around my entire home and garage as well...
State News for November 2015
Nov 05, 2015
WASHINGTON D.C. — Pope Francis made an unscheduled visit to The Little Sisters of the Poor during his September trip to Washington D.C.
OPRS receives grant to battle readmits
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
Verizon Foundation has given a $23,000 grant to Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services to expand its Home to Stay program, including to skilled nursing residents.
AOD Software, Inofile unite on interoperability advances
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
A partnership between AOD Software and Inofile may signal new advances in secure interoperability, company executives said.
Hope for oral ulcers in diabetes patients
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Nov 05, 2015
Epidermal growth factor, used to manage diabetic foot ulcers, may also be used to effectively treat oral ulcers in diabetes patients, a new study has found.
Skin adhesives may improve negative pressure therapies
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Nov 05, 2015
Using a skin adhesive under negative pressure wound therapy dressings can help maintain a durable seal for wounds located on hard-to-fit places of the body, a new case study has found.
Ask the Treatment Expert about… nutrition and wound healing
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Nov 05, 2015
Are there any changes related to nutrition and wound healing we should know about?
Don’t forget to look up
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 05, 2015
For long-term care providers who usually only check the sky to see if it’s falling, the recent harvest supermoon lunar eclipse brought the chance for a fresh perspective.
I couldn’t live without… Skilled Wound Care
Nov 05, 2015
Pressure ulcers that develop into serious wounds can be a major problem for skilled nursing facilities. Without the proper clinical expertise, the affected resident is likely to be sent to a hospital,...
Apple’s new iPad marketed with healthcare uses in mind
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Amy Novotney
Nov 05, 2015
With its November launch of the iPad Pro, Apple is working to make the tablet more accessible to the healthcare industry. The tablet features a 12.9-inch viewing surface and 64-bit processor, as well as...