New study shines a light on negative side-effects of certain UV light systems used in senior living
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 26, 2023
There is growing concern that even lower-level UV systems could produce harmful oxide compounds in the air, such as ozone, a new study shows.
Joint Commission proposes new infection control requirements for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
The Joint Commission is planning to revise its infection prevention and control requirements for assisted living community accreditation as infection prevention and control regulations for the setting...
Air purification installation cuts infections by 40 percent in CCRC
By
Alicia Lasek
May 26, 2023
Installing medical grade air purification technology on one floor of a Pennsylvania senior living community resulted in a 40% relative reduction in healthcare-associated infections.
WHO says pandemic’s end may be near
Sep 15, 2022
However, the death rate is relatively flat and not yet at its lowest level in the United States, experts note.
Early infection detection device, newly OK’d for broader markets, could be ‘game changer’ for seniors,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 06, 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration gave clearance recently for a wearable device whose software capabilities are designed to detect early signs of infection.
Staffing shortage top issue facing CNAs on the job: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 28, 2023
A continued staffing shortage is the prime issue facing certified nursing assistants for the second year in a row, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday at CNA Fest in Little Rock, AR.
AGA recommends fecal microbiota transplant for recurrent C. difficile
Feb 26, 2024
A transplant is recommended on completion of standard-of-care antibiotics for immunocompetent adults with recurrent infection.
Nirmatrelvir cuts risk for post-COVID-19 condition
Mar 27, 2023
The findings were seen regardless of vaccination status and history of prior infection.
Untreated sleep apnea tied to COVID-19 infections, more severe cases
Jun 22, 2021
Positive airway pressure therapy, however, was tied to lower rates of infection.
Leprosy on the rise in Florida
Aug 04, 2023
But most people are not at risk for contracting the infection, also known as Hansen disease.