Medication services and delivery are evolving in the blink of an eye.
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.
COVID-19 fueling surge of data, reporting demands
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Recognition of the importance of infection control is the source of the new requirements, expectations
Assisted living residents with dementia receiving too many antipsychotics, GAO says
By
John Hall
Mar 03, 2015
Government investigators are calling for greater scrutiny of antipsychotics use among residents with dementia in settings beyond nursing homes.
Focus On briefs: Bathing/lifts
Jun 06, 2022
CDC research, Apollo Bath bathing products, 3 variables for new tub purchases.
COVID-19: Still putting some starch in laundry operations
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2021
Increased reliance on reusable PPE, limited access to maintenance and repairs spun up new wash processes.
Focus On: Infection control
By
John Hall
Oct 20, 2020
The new infection control push puts scrutiny on laundries. From cleaning and disinfection practices to space and machines, departments are asked to improve their game.
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.
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.