Residents’ own goal-setting effective for Alzheimer’s care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 02, 2018
Maintaining physical safety and mental stimulation, receiving medical care related to dementia, avoiding hospitalization and remaining physically active were among the goals set by those with dementia...
‘Code Silver’ simulations are enhancing staff confidence
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2018
A workplace violence training program developed by an Ohio health system equipped staff with new responses and for reacting to potentially violent situations. Summa Health System’s efforts included classroom...
State News: Media series zeroes in on alleged staffing problems as industry decries possible staffing...
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 02, 2018
KENTUCKY — Several state lawmakers have called for public hearings on nursing home staffing after an investigative series appeared in the Lexington Herald-Leader in late September lambasting the state’s...
Vagus prompts stall delirium?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 02, 2018
Minimally invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve may help older adults avoid delirium after surgery, Duke University researchers found. In the study in Brain Stimulation, they showed how vagus nerve stimulators...
Ask the Nursing Expert: How can I help my nurses and therapists who disagree about who should code MDS,...
By
Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
Nov 02, 2018
Coordinating completion of the MDS, section GG items, is challenging in nursing facilities! Section GG assessment may seem black-and-white, but it’s complex. It’s unlikely that the 25 self-care and...
Reader Poll: “What’s the hardest part of your job?”
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 02, 2018
“It’s a very fast-paced environment. It’s just a matter of being able to adjust to meet their needs, and everyone’s are different. It starts with staffing, clear to the residents. So, I think the...
Antibiotics under fire: Providers must master new methods to keep use down
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2018
Skilled nursing facilities must treat both pressure ulcers and surgical site wounds, and never has there been more focus on treating them successfully to minimize infection. The profession is also under...
Providers say clinical decisions should be off-limits
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 02, 2018
A California whistleblower’s contention that doctors’ medical decisions should be subject to the False Claims Act could have new life, if an appeals court agrees to hear the case. The lawsuit alleges...
Ask The Treatment Expert: Is a Kennedy Terminal Ulcer a pressure injury?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Nov 02, 2018
Is a Kennedy Terminal Ulcer a pressure injury? What are the main characteristics? A Kennedy Terminal Ulcer is a pressure injury that develops on residents as they are dying. The skin is the largest organ....
Golden Living back on hot seat over marketing claims
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 02, 2018
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has reignited a lawsuit against Golden Living, alleging that it violated consumer protection laws by engaging in deceptive marketing practices. Golden Gate National Senior...