Recently added articles from Nursing Homes:
Our changing marketplace.(editorial)
Feb 01, 2008; Peck, Richard L. ... Can you imagine a day when no one will live in a healthcare facility, when all older or disabled individuals live at home, even people with Alzheimer's Disease? Can you see a time when long-term inpatient care facilities are obsolete, when no one [italics provided] is moved from ...
Why MedPAC is so stingy.(VIEW ON washington)
Feb 01, 2008; Gatty, Bob ... It appears that skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) face the likelihood of entering 2009 with the same Medicare reimbursement rates that exist today, as policymakers in Washington take the approach that Medicare payments are more than adequate and do not need to be increased. ...
"People today are looking for community ...".(ENVIRONMENTS FOR AGING)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Sometimes to really evaluate change you need perspective--and the broader and deeper the perspective, the better. It would be difficult to exceed the long-term care perspective of Maria Dwight, who has had 40 years of consulting experience with gerontological service organizations of every ...
Visioning urban revitalization: an architectural firm "wows" a Milwaukee design charrette with its vision for a senior-friendly neighborhood.
Feb 01, 2008; McLaughlin, Russell ... In spring2007, a team of AG Architecture employees gathered to participate in a weekend charrette called "Aging in Community--A Senior Housing Ideas Competition." This event was sponsored by the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Community Design Solutions project and several local ...
Multisensory room and specialized dementia programming.(TRY THIS ...)
Feb 01, 2008; Bera, Debbie R. ... In 2006, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance for activities that specifically directed facilities to improve activities for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Facilities are expected to provide all residents with their own, ...
Creating a successful workforce culture: hiring--and keeping--committed staff.(coverfeature)
Feb 01, 2008; Gilster, Susan ... Few would argue that turnover in long-term care has been out of control for a long time, despite repeated research projects and surveys examining the needs and desires of staff. For decades, the industry has asked: "What satisfies staff in long-term care?" So what is the problem and why ...
Communications technology goes formal.(featurearticle)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Recent years have seen the beginnings of a boom in technologies designed to support seniors' health and well-being in various settings, ranging from private homes to nursing and assisted living facilities. Motion sensors; monitors focusing on prevention of wounds, wandering, and falls; ...
Rewarding leadership: the ACHCA annual award; For the second year, top-performing facilities in Quality Measure rankings will be acknowledged at the ACHCA national convocation.(featurearticle)
Feb 01, 2008; Pick, Eli ... Achieving a universally recognized state of quality in a long-term care facility is certainly no simple feat. From the sheer challenge of implementing established standards of quality criteria, to management theory teaching that quality care and service yield both operational and ...
The current state of EMRs in LTC settings: exploring the health information technology link in improving patient care and outcomes.(featurearticle)
Feb 01, 2008; Pacicco, Steve ... Long-term care (LTC) requires hands-on support and care from frontline workers--the human element in caring for a frail, aged population. While the important role of these frontline workers will never be replaced by technology, the application of health information technology (HIT) ...
The problem with root cause analysis: it's a buzzword that can very easily become meaningless because not all problems have a single cause.(featurearticle)
Feb 01, 2008; Garavaglia, Brian ... Root cause analysis has become an important quality assurance method for identifying problems encountered in long-term care. Without a doubt, it is critical to identify and isolate issues that can lead to problems in nursing home care. Root cause analysis can help you identify and correct ...
Is your infection control program effective?(LIABILITY landscape)
Feb 01, 2008; Williams, Linda ... It is well known that the elderly population has a substantially increased incidence and severity of many infectious diseases. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1.5 million nosocomial infections occur in long-term care residents per year, which ...
Investigating abuse: when it's one person's word against another's.(DON's CORNER)
Feb 01, 2008; Bennet, Jan ... One staff member reports another staff member for abusing a confused resident, but there are no other witnesses and no physical evidence of abuse. What do you do? Many nurse executives have had to face this not so unusual occurrence, and trying to do the right thing in the face of so ...
?Como se dice 'multicultural'? Understanding your multicultural workforce.(YOUR people)
Feb 01, 2008; Zofi, Yael Sara ... When Michael walks through the halls of his facility, he has trouble understanding what his staff members are saying. It's as if they're speaking a foreign language--and they are. Michael's situation is not unique. As our working world mirrors the global neighborhood we inhabit, ...
AANAC'S pps review: questions & answers from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC).(inperspective)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Q: Our therapist coded too many minutes on the MDS in item P1b--about 2,000 too many. The MDS was submitted to the state, but we caught the error before the billing went out. Do we do a Significant Correction assessment? A: No, just a modification. The Significant Correction ...
OH, by the way ...(inperspective)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2008; Tetz, Gary ... Like the great TV detective Columbo, Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management columnist Gary Tetz (Funny You Should Ask) always has one more question. In this bimonthly feature, he talks with long-term care leaders about anything that pops into his mind. He's as surprised as you are that ...
Employee scheduling software.(PRODUCT focus)
Feb 01, 2008 ... With version 10 of Atlas Business Solutions' Visual Staff Scheduler Pro (VSS Pro), users can schedule personnel more easily and efficiently than ever. They can now rotate schedules and apply schedule patterns in seconds for weeks, months, or even years in advance. They can see more ...
Zinc bandage.(PRODUCT focus)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Graham-Field's Medicopaste[R] Bandage is a zinc-impregnated, latex-free, premium gauze bandage used to help in the healing of venous stasis ulcers. It can reduce and control edema, and improves blood flow ...
Time and Attendance reporting.(PRODUCT focus)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Count Me In is a computerized time clock that combines the power of Fingerprint ID with easy use, providing the perfect Time and Attendance solution. Punch in using a fingerprint; the computer-generated time cards can be edited in Count Me In's spreadsheet-style editor. The ...
Washer-extractors.(PRODUCT focus)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Milnor has introduced a new line of cabinet-style washer-extractors with 20- and 40-lb. capacities. These machines are part of Milnor's new MWR line and they offer durable construction and an easy-to-use control. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Both models have extremely ...
Wound dressing.(PRODUCT focus)
Feb 01, 2008 ... SilvaKollagen[R] Gel, "Smart Silver"[TM], available from DermaRite, is a natural, safe, and effective medical hydrolystate of collagen with silver. SilvaKollagen provides an environment that encourages wound healing while protecting the wound bed and its newly formed granulation tissue. It ...