September 2020

I am new to the field. Can you provide an outline of some of the information I need to report to the state?

Using clostridial collagenase ointment (CCO) early in those with advanced pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers can lead to significant savings, a study based on 10 years of claims data found.

A pressure ulcer risk assessment tool developed in the United Kingdom continued to show promise.

Who should understand wounds in skilled nursing facilities?

Half of U.S. nurses providing patient care for COVID-19 feel emotionally overwhelmed, and nearly 30% say they are experiencing feelings of depression. That’s according to a mental health and wellness...

When visitation is restricted within a long-term care facility, communication from staff — or the lack thereof — has a significant effect on family perceptions. That’s according to a Miami University...

COVID-19 has taken a toll on staff, and many are reporting feeling upset, depressed and disconnected due to the workplace demands and decisions made during the pandemic. What can I do to help employees?

A Maryland long-term care operator became the latest victim of a ransomware incident. In June, Lorien Health Services, which offers assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation at nine locations,...

The virtual 2020 Collaborative Care & HIT Summit will take place Sept. 15–17 with a focus on highlighting the need for technologies in aging services, including telehealth and Fast Healthcare Interoperability...

With in-person visitation still under tight restrictions due to the pandemic, skilled nursing facilities across the nation have gotten creative — often with the use of technology — to help residents...