McKnight’s Flash Survey: Providers’ biggest struggles: missing workers, lack of PPE
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
An expanding coronavirus pandemic continued to devastate the long-term care sector on numerous fronts throughout the end of March and April, even before stories of massive numbers of deaths in facilities...
Ask the care expert: Any recommendations for new products?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
May 01, 2020
Do you have any recommendations for new products in long-term care that can make my staff’s routines go a bit easier?
Be cautious with two virus drugs: doc
By
Alicia Lasek
May 01, 2020
Two drugs used to treat malaria that have been cleared for COVID-19 treatment may have serious side effects in the elderly, a physician told McKnight’s.
CDC stresses symptoms do not always show with COVID
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2020
Because so many people can have COVID-19 and not show symptoms, operators should implement a transmission-prevention strategy when they discover a single case, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
Ask the treatment expert: How can you tell if skin breakdown in the buttock region is moisture-associated...
By
Jeri Lundgren
May 01, 2020
How can you tell if skin breakdown in the buttock region is moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) from incontinence, versus a pressure injury?
Tiny bubbles may be wound healing key
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2020
Microbubbles powered by ultrasound vibrations may hold the secret to breaking through biofilm that inhibits wound healing, a team of British researchers found.
Too much handwashing may raise seniors’ COVID-19 risk
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2020
Handwashing has been touted as one of the most effective techniques for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. But the story is different for older adults.
Ask the nursing expert: Our facility seems to struggle with trauma-informed care. Can you provide tips...
By
Amy Stewart
May 01, 2020
Our facility seems to struggle with trauma-informed care. Can you provide tips to help us educate staff?
COVID-19 affecting nurses’ mental health
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2020
The coronavirus could be wreaking havoc on the mental health of nurses and other frontline healthcare workers. A new study of nearly 1,300 healthcare workers in China who dealt with COVID-19 patients is...
In wake of virus, CMS waives aide training requirements
By
Danielle Brown
May 01, 2020
Nursing homes in need of more direct-care workers to help combat the spread of COVID-19 within their facilities have received a boost from federal regulators.