when faced with a liability claim, a facility needs to take immediate and decisive action, for its reputation and financial well-being may be on the Read More »
Clostridium difficile—also known as C. diff—is a bacterium commonly found in hospitals and long-term care (LTC) settings. Infection can lead to Read More »
Advances in wound care science and knowledge occur every day. In February 2007, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), via a consensus Read More »
Whether you are renovating an existing senior environment, repositioning a campus, or building a new continuing care retirement community (CCRC), Read More »
After an exhausting personal evaluation conducted while sitting absolutely still in a dark, quiet, temperature-controlled room, I have arrived at a a disquietying conclusion Read More »
Wireless Data Collection and Reporting The handheld CareTracker Mobile from Resource Systems tracks at the point of care or service, improving data Read More »
It is hard to believe that it was 18 months ago when consumers, pharmacists, and long-term care providers were trying to figure out the new Medicare Part D presscription drug program Read More »
Use of resident lift equipment has grown over the past decade, and that has helped to reduce transferrelated injuries to nursing staff. Many Read More »
Information on nursing home quality via online data sets such as Nursing Home Compare and numerous trade journals such as Nursing Homes/Long Term Read More »
Day-to-day operations, including the staff and appearance of the building and its equipment, are the “face” of the nursing home for its residents Read More »
Established: 1992 Staff: 41 Location: Wauwatosa, WI Markets Served: Active Adult Communities, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Read More »
Established: 1963 Staff: 202 Locations: Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; Coral Gables, FL; New York, NY; Lake Placid, NY; Dallas, Read More »
For many years Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management, through its DESIGN annual publications, has offered a forum for architectural and interior Read More »
Skin Care Lantiseptic® skin care products, available from Links Medical Products, Inc., provide skin barrier protection for incontinence. They are Read More »
Quick, without giving much thought to it, do you agree or disagree with this statement: We can no longer rely on Social Security or Medicare. Read More »
Piling trash close to the building exterior can attract pests and encourage them to go inside. Photos courtesy of Orkin, Inc. Caring for your Read More »
Edith Namenson chats with Monique Grew, 4, while the MOMS Club of Sharon visits residents at EPOCH Senior Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Sharon. Read More »
Joyce Simard (right) strokes the hair of Gladys Carme Matthew is gone. He's passed away from Alzheimer's disease. But Matthew, a resident at a Read More »
When the Democrats won control of Congress in last year's elections, there were a variety of predictions about whether the institution would operate Read More »
Infection control is one of four quality measures that state regulators assess on annual review surveys in long-term care (LTC) facilities in Read More »
Reimbursement methods—whether through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay—have inherent consequences for business operations. How effective are these Read More »
Afew years ago, the handful of researchers immersed in the topic were lamenting the lack of interest by policy makers in examining nursing home Read More »
Wheelchair-Accessible Minivan Atlantic Turtle Top's wheelchair-accessible mini-van doesn't look like an institutional vehicle. Small groups can ride Read More »
Transportation is a vital asset in the marketing of senior living and care environments. Regardless of the lev-el of care across the continuum, Read More »
