When eschar is present, what are the best practices for treating pressure injuries that occur on the heel?
60 Seconds with … Robin P. Bonifas
Sep 05, 2016
Q: Why are residents with dementia common targets of bullies?
Static on the line
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John Hall
Sep 05, 2016
Connectivity one of the rural provider IT challenges that also can affect others
New watch may lead to faster response
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 05, 2016
A smartwatch app under development may allow certified nursing assistants to respond to alerts faster, Binghamton University researchers say.
CMS to inspect SNFs’ social media policies
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Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Surveyors have begun reviewing nursing homes’ policies for addressing employee abuse of residents on social media platforms.
One section at a time
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Recurring errors in the MDS can place bottom lines and resident care at risk. Spending time to avoid potential repercussions is worth the effort, experts say.
Medical plastics viewed as the next frontier for recycling
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 05, 2016
Healthcare facilities turn out nearly 30 pounds of waste per day per staffed bed. What if that trash could be made into something beautiful?
Arbitration battle heating up
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Sep 05, 2016
More groups are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ban pre-dispute arbitration clauses as the publication of the agency’s final rule for nursing homes draws near.
CA community sells for $6M
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Sep 05, 2016
CareTrust REIT Inc. has acquired a California skilled nursing facility for $6.9 million, the company announced in early August.
The magic of music
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 05, 2016
Corn loves classical music. It’s all ears for the stuff.