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.
FDA OKs first injectable antibody drug
Apr 01, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration in early December authorized the first monoclonal antibody medication for preventing COVID-19 in certain immunocompromised adult and pediatric patients. One dose of the...
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.
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
Focus On: Resident security
By
John Hall
Oct 20, 2020
Security insecurity is the new normal in the COVID-19 era. With ease of transmission, the pandemic poses new risks, but innovations also are offering new opportunities.
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.