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Read More » BY JAMIE STAMEY, RD, LDN, CFSP Protecting residents from foodborne illnessesA well-planned, formal foodservice and enteral feeding program can keep
Read More » focuson Infection ControlThe changing role of infection-control programs in long-term care managementLinda L. Spaulding, RN, C; CIC, explains how a
Read More » SURVEY survivalBY RETA A. UNDERWOOD, ADCBeyond the survey checklist Findings from yet another report should continue to diminish our dependence on
Read More » ENCOURAGING RESEARCH HAS UNVEILED INDEPENDENCE SEVERAL HELPFUL TECHNIQUES IN ASSISTED LIVING
Read More » BY KAREN MERK, RN, BS, CRNAC F314 and pressure reliefThe new federal guidelines have much to say about support surfaces and
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Read More » focuson Skin CareDry skin: More than an annoyanceLinda Zinn, Editor, shares a few practical tips gleaned from professional conferences and reports on
Read More » BY THE STAFF OF THE BRIAN CENTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION/BREVARD, BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA An adventure into Snoezelen therapyUsing the Snoezelen
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Read More » < b>BY THE STAFF ASSOCIATES AT LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA, SARASOTA, FLAAs fellow leaders of quality skilled nursing facilities,
Read More » focuson Pressure Relief & Wound Ca reImplementing the new CMS guidelines for wound care Areas for potential citations are explained by Jeffrey M.
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Read More » BY BECKY DORNER, RD, LD Nutrition for the dementia residentHow to handle common challenges Anna was a delightful lady who everyone quickly fell in
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Read More » BY MARTHA SPINKS, MSW, PHD < /TABLE> Opening an Alzheimer's Day Care Cente rFrom the staff of the S.
Read More » focuson Mobility & RehabilitationWheelchairs: One size does not fit allInterview with Deborah Gavin-Dreschnack, PhD Just like in the story of
Read More » BY DAVID BARNARD Horseplay encouragedEquestrian therapy makes use of its "neigh"-sayers As an administrator, how often do you walk around your
Read More » BY TODD HUTLOCK, ASSISTANT EDITOR CMS's new guidance for pressure ulcers: What it meansInterview with Courtney H. Lyder, ND, GNP, FAAN On November
Read More » As the rapidly falling snow swirls and blows around the courtyard outside the activities room at Menorah Park Center for Senior Living in Beachwood,
Read More » INTERVIEW WITH RITA MCCORMICK, RN, CIC, SENIOR INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONER, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN HOSPITAL & CLINICS AUTHORITY Handwashing
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