Post-lockdowns, regulators cast an eye toward security, preparedness weak spots
By
John Hall
Dec 02, 2022
For much of 2022, lockdowns and other restrictions tamped down the usual resident security concerns in the nation’s long-term care facilities. Still, workforce shortages meant fewer vigilant eyes and...
Outsourcing movement grows in long-term care laundries
By
John Hall
Oct 03, 2022
Costs, lack of staff, infection control and other types of regulatory pressures are contributing to the decline of on-premise operations.
Focus on briefs: Laundry
Oct 03, 2022
UNX Industries and Christeyns USA merger, How to prevent laundry fires.
A golden era of innovation in wound care is approaching
By
John Hall
Aug 01, 2022
Technology, improved practices are merging to create new, successful strategies for preventing, treating chronic wounds.
Focus On briefs: Skin integrity
Aug 01, 2022
Perceptive Solutions integrates wound solution with MatrixCare EHR software,; Immunotherapy could delay wound healing, practitioner advises; Vizient gives limb shield innovation nod
Making the best of bathing, even with limited staffing
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2022
Creativity and flexibility can help operators improve the bathing experience for residents, according to experts.
Focus On briefs: Bathing/lifts
Jun 06, 2022
CDC research, Apollo Bath bathing products, 3 variables for new tub purchases.
Rehab industry finds its own PDPM comfort level in Year 3
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2022
The shift away from minutes to more meaningful encounters drives innovation that supports person-centered care, therapists say.
Focus On briefs: Resident security
Jun 06, 2022
HealthPRO Heritage adds enterprise partnership service; Dementia residents in LTC suffered outsized pandemic mortality spikes; AI could shape future rehab therapy
Don’t overlook management of medications in infection battle
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2022
The pandemic has hindered operators’ efforts to contain once-waning dangerous infections. It’s time to return to basics.