Nursing Homes back issues from April 2005:
George's dream.(editorial)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2005; ... The President of the United States was having a restless night's sleep. He had the unsettling feeling that something unworldly was coming upon him. And he was right. "Geo-o-rge, Geo-o-rge," moaned a sepulchral voice, "I am the ghost of Social Security past. I am here because 70 ...
Bathing system.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The Freedom Bath[R] from ARJO has enhanced operations and technology and improved ergonomics, while maintaining its original features. The Freedom Bath is available with a roll-door feature and lift-accessible function; enhanced aesthetics and an ergonomically improved tub-shell ...
HIPAA-compliant information system.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Achieve Healthcare Technologies offers PathLinks 7.0, a patient-centered, process-oriented, Web- or self-host information system that streamlines business processes for long-term care facilities. To comply with HIPAA security regulations taking effect in April, Achieve implemented ...
Mobility computing system.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Lionville Systems' iCart[R] for Point of Care combines the characteristics of medication carts with the convenience and efficiency of mobile computing. Staff can access a resident's medication administration record via computer, use a bar code scanning system to match the medication to the ...
Cellulose dressings.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Medline Industries, Inc., has introduced the XCell Cellulose Dressings line of bloengineered wound dressings. XCell dressings have been used on a wide range of chronic and acute wounds, including venous, diabetic, pressure, and arterial ulcers; donor sites; traumatic wounds; and skin ...
Restraint-free mobility device.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... ElderTech Solutions[TM], LLC, introduces the D-Rail Mobility Systems[TM] restraint-free mobility device. Designed to provide an adjustable, removable, and functional system for residents, the D-Rail Mobility Systems makes bed mobility and ...
Rolling walker.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... HUGO is an ergonomically designed rolling walker with a seat designed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute and distributed by Access Product Marketing. HUGO features oversize nonskid wheels for navigation on any terrain. It weighs 16.5 lbs and can be folded and stored in a closet or car ...
Intelligent Sensing technology.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Notifier, a manufacturer of commercial fire alarm technology and systems and part of Honeywell's Life Safety Group, offers Onyx Intelligent Sensing, Designed to increase speed and accuracy of response, Onyx Intelligent Sensing delivers rapid, intelligent response to incipient fire ...
Healthcare resource guide.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Medline Industries, Inc.'s Little Blue Book Quick Solutions to Everyday Healthcare Challenges is a helpful guide for healthcare workers. The hardcover 92-page book covers topics ranging from sharps safety to cold, flu, and allergy to oral care. The guide, ...
Transfer belt.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The Posey Quick-Release Transfer Belt helps to prevent caregiver back injuries and assists in the safe transfer or ambulation of residents. The durable nylon-webbing belt has six handles to provide ...
Photoluminescent crash rail.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Koroseal Wall Protection Systems offers a 6" crash rail with a photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) accent strip. The C6PL crash rail provides impact resistance and a combination of safety and protection. The photoluminescent accent strip remains visible in total darkness for ...
Bariatric seating.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Seamless Bariatric Seating from Spec looks like standard seating; therefore, it is not offensive to the person who needs to use it. Cooper, Midway, Companion, 2000 Series, Traffic, and Snowballs are available bariatric models and offer the same options and choices as regular seating. The ...
Comfort mobility chair.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Optima Products has added the Evolution comfort mobility chair to its line of Dyn-Ergo Scoot chairs. A center-mounted wheelchair wheel and height-adjustable seat make the Evolution easy for the user to maneuver and propel with his/her arms, feet, or both. The seat and back tilt to reduce ...
HIPAA training library.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... To comply with the HIPAA Security Rule, Coastal HealthTrain has released a series of training programs, including HIPAA: Security Compliance; HIPAA: Privacy Compliance; HIPAA: Privacy in Long-Term Care; HIPAA: Privacy in Home Healthcare; HIPAA Privacy: Compliance Scenarios; HIPAA: Security ...
Healthcare-product catalog.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Apr 01, 2005 ... ALCO Sales & Service's 32-page HP3 catalog features bariatric shower chairs and commodes from IPU, as well as PVC stretchers, linen hampers, and carts; a wide variety of sizes and styles of carts from Luxor, including utility, video, ...
Medicare Part D: omissions that affect SNFs.(VIEW ON washington)(skilled nursing facilities)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Many long-term care facilities have contracted a special arrangement with a pharmacy that supplies them with resident medications at a significant discount. During the past decade, long-term care facilities increasingly have subscribed to group purchasing organizations (GPOs) for ...
Study: two million drug injuries threaten NH residents annually.(NEWS notes)
Apr 01, 2005; ... A new study says about one in ten nursing home residents suffers a medication-related injury each month, a figure called conservative by lead researcher Jerry Gurwitz, MD, as reported in the Boston Globe. When the data are extrapolated to the nation's total nursing home population, the ...
Even NH critics question Bush's HCB push.(NEWS notes)(Nursing Homes)(Home and Community based)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2005; ... The Bush administration is proposing $500 million over five years to move some disabled patients out of institutions, such as nursing homes, and into home- and community-based (HCB) programs--including assisted living--according to an article in the Detroit Free Press. The funds are not ...
State nurse aide registries found lacking.(NEWS notes)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Relying exclusively on state nurse aide registries to make hiring decisions might be perilous if you consider the findings of a recent Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) report. The OIG found that many states fail to update registries with the names ...
Billing Alert.
Apr 01, 2005 ... Q: If a resident on enteral feedings starts out on the gravity method of administration but later moves to the pump method, how does that affect the certificate of medical necessity currently on file with the durable medical-equipment regional carrier (DMERC)? A: When the ...
Staffing is your most critical function.(PAUL WILLGING says ...)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Although people are a critical component of seniors housing and care, recruiting and retaining staff are some of the most problematic aspects of the business. In a study released a few years back by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 54% of the nation's nursing facilities were ...
Assisted living 2005: what now?(Cover Story)
Apr 01, 2005; ... We are well into what may prove to be a watershed year for assisted living. After several years of struggling to absorb excess capacity, many providers appear poised for new growth--but growth of a different order, targeted to specific populations. Occupancies appear to have stabilized, ...
NIC's MAP project: checking in one year later; With four quarters of data now reported, trends have started to develop.(featurearticle)
Apr 01, 2005; ... The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industries (NIC) Market Area Profiles (MAP[TM]) project was launched just over a year ago to establish a database of business trends in the top 30 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) for the major seniors housing and care ...
Medicare Part D: clear as a physician's signature? An interview with Thomas R. Clark, RPh, MHS.(featurearticle)(Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act)(registered pharmacist)(Interview)
Apr 01, 2005 ... For America's Medicare-eligible seniors, December 31, 2005, will signify more than the rollover of another year. Just after the stroke of midnight, fireworks of a less celebratory nature may be ignited when the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit becomes effective. As it is currently ...
Project Linus: blanketing needy children with love.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
Apr 01, 2005; ... In the late Charles Schulz's comic strip Peanuts, a character named Linus had a security blanket that he used in escapist fashion to protect and comfort himself when life got tough. In the real world, Project Linus, a national volunteer organization named after the character, makes ...
Dance your problems away.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Use it or lose it!" For decades, health and fitness experts have chanted this mantra to promote fitness and good health. And it is sound advice, especially as we age. Unfortunately, the idea of walking, bicycling, kicking, stepping, running, "feeling the burn," or wriggling into a leotard ...
"Homesteading".(designcenter)
Apr 01, 2005; ... With a bold stroke of American tradition and a touch of cooperation between the public and private sectors, Montgomery Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, offers its senior "settlers" a feeling of just starting out, instead of ending up. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Opening an Alzheimer's Day Care Center: from the staff of the S. Mark Taper Foundation Adult Day Health Care Center, Los Angeles.(featurearticle)(Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Center)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Our agency had operated a one-of-a-kind Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Center (ADCRC) since 1989, having entered this venture well ahead of the trends toward adult day care and respite. The center operated at its capacity average daily attendance (ADA) of 24 participants for several years, ...
A practical guide to communicating with residents with deafness: people with deafness can do anything those with hearing can--except hear.(featurearticle)
Apr 01, 2005; ... The greatest barrier for any person with deafness is the inability to communicate in a deep and meaningful manner with hearing individuals. Without appropriate accommodations, those with deafness are often inadvertently excluded from virtually all communication. This can affect a deaf ...
The new caregivers who help residents age in place: nonmedical home caregivers are gradually moving into assisted living facilities.(featurearticle)
Apr 01, 2005; ... One of the latest trends in caregiving pairs private-duty nonmedical caregivers with LTC facility staffs in emerging partnerships that can benefit seniors who need an extended level of care. The role of these private nonmedical caregivers has been evolving during the past decade and is ...
Handling constipation and fecal impaction.(LIABILITY landscape)
Apr 01, 2005; ... As staff at most nursing facilities are aware, the occurrence of a resident having a fecal impaction is considered a sentinel event by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It causes hardship for the resident and also for the staff, when their interventions are scrutinized by state ...
Wheelchairs: one size does not fit all.(focuson Mobility & Rehabilitation)(Dr. Gavin-Dreschnack)(Interview)
Apr 01, 2005; ... Just like in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a "just-right" fit is imperative for people confined to wheelchairs. However, some people are more interested in choosing a chair to suit their sense of style or one that is within their price range; facilities are also guilty of ...
Recliners.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Invacare's Deluxe 3-Position Recliner Series provides an alternative to prolonged bed rest by addressing the positioning and pressure-reduction needs of residents. Available in a wide range of models and styles, Invacare recliners offer a variety of functions and positioning capabilities. ...
Infrared Therapy.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Anodyne[R] Therapy is monochromatic infrared photo energy used for increasing circulation and reducing pain. The Anodyne Neuropathy Care Center[R] Program helps to improve outcomes in patients who suffer from the complications associated with peripheral ...
Dual-height wheelchair.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... A dual-height wheelchair, the Elite Invacare Tracer[R] EX2 from Direct Supply has multiple seat width, depth, and height options, along with front rigging and armrest options. The ...
Improved stander.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Altimate Medical's EasyStand Evolv is the newest addition to the EasyStand Series. The EasyStand Evolv's lifting design mimics the body's natural pivot points, minimizing shear. Its redesigned modular base allows various options such as the sit-to-stand desk, self-propelled mobility, or ...
Rising bed.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... NOA Medical's "V" Riser bed moves straight up or straight down--from 7" to 26". It moves in any position and rolls at any height. Locking casters are always on the floor so the bed can be moved in any direction in case ...
Mobile resident chair.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Carefoam has introduced the Model 510 Tilt Rollabout, a tilt-in-space chair. Infinitely adjustable, the chair allows the resident to be positioned from full upright to comfortable recline. Its large wheels ...
Heel device.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The Achil-Ease[R] from Primus Medical is used to prevent or treat heel ulcers by elevating the heels off the mattress, as recommended by NPUAP and AHRQ guidelines. It features a removable wedge to increase or decrease elevation and a strapping system that can ...
Walker.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The Arjo Walker provides a safe environment for both resident and caregiver. The manual or battery-powered Arjo Walker enables the caregiver to elevate a resident from a ...
Adjustable tables.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Space Tables, Inc., offers adjustable fiberglass tables that accommodate wheelchairs and ensure proper positioning for all long-term care residents. Available in three sizes and a ...
Heel support for recliners.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Intensive Therapeutics, Inc., has introduced a new version of the popular HeelZup[TM] Heel Elevating Cushion, specifically designed for use on a reclining chair. It exceeds AHRQ and NPUAP guidelines; elevates heels a minimum of 1" off the leg rest while supporting the lower leg; avoids ...
Seat slide.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Sit-Rite[TM] is a one-way directional slide available from Mobility Transfer Systems. Place Sit-Rite on a wheelchair with the rotation toward the back of the chair. The resident is able to slide or be assisted back into the seat for better positioning. When residents are first placed in a ...
Positioning cushions.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Crest Healthcare Supply's affordable Alevio[TM] cushions feature Visco Memory Foam that conforms to the user for added support and comfort. Alevio cushions use Recovery 5[TM] high polyurethane covers that are incontinent-proof, antibacterial, latex-free, antifungal, flame retardant, and ...
Therapeutic recreation.(focus on MOBILITY & REHABILITATION)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The WhisperGlide swing invites social interaction and appeals to all ages and abilities. Indoors or outdoors, a glider swing provides fun and relaxation. The WhisperGlide Swing ...
Mattress overlay.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The Repose[R] from SenTech Medical Systems is a cost-effective and therapeutically advanced pressure-reduction overlay. The Repose comes packaged inside a pump that is used to inflate the mattress and ensures that the correct pressure is achieved every time. The mattress surface has two ...
Wheelchair-accessible gliders.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Talk about fun! The WhisperGLIDE swings offer an opportunity for social and intergenerational experiences. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Made in the USA, WhisperGLIDE swings are available in two-bench and wheelchair-accessible models that adjust to all sizes of wheelchairs ...
Ceiling-suspended tables.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Ceiling-suspended tables from T-fabco Corporation allow for dual use of space, while providing obstruction-free seating for wheelchair-bound residents. They are suitable for use in nursing homes, and where space and storage are at a premium. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
A positioning wedge that stays in place.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... The No-Slip Wedge[TM] from Intensive Therapeutics, Inc., is a unique approach to positioning and turning. It complies with NPUAP and AHRQ Guidelines for using the 30-degree lateral inclined position when turning to avoid pressure on the hip. The top has a nylon waterproof cover that ...
Resident monitoring/locating system.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Most residents and home-care individuals are entitled to a degree of freedom and independence. Locator Systems Corp. balances their right to freedom with your responsibility to keep them safe. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This resident monitoring system doesn't stop at the ...
Time and Attendance reporting.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Count Me In is a computerized time clock that combines the power of Fingerprint ID with easy use, giving you the perfect Time and Attendance solution. Punch in using a fingerprint; the computer-generated time cards can be edited in our spreadsheet style editor. Our BioCheckpoint feature ...
Fast, effective equipment washer.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Medco Equipment, Inc.'s all-purpose washer provides dramatic bacteria reduction. Independent lab confirms 99.9% reduction of bacteria after one wash! Washes and sanitizes two wheelchairs in five minutes. More than 1,000 customers worldwide, including two at the Mayo Clinic. Free ...
Design services.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Direct Supply's Eldercare Interiors is a team of professional designers and project consultants who can plan renovation or new construction from start to finish. Eldercare Interiors offers interior design services, kitchen and laundry design, ...
Double AbleRise[TM] bed assist.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Provides assistance on both sides of the bed! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Assists in and out of bed. * Helps prevent falls. * Can be used for repositioning in bed. * Roomy storage compartments. ...
Eldercare furniture/furnishings.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Direct Supply has introduced Maxwell Thomas[TM]--a new, attractive, and affordable line of resident room furniture and furnishings designed specifically for the eldercare market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The line features a furniture collection with pieces made of ...
Technology for restorative programs.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Space Tables, Inc., offers adjustable fiberglass tables that accommodate wheelchairs and ensure proper positioning for all long-term care residents. Available in three sizes and a variety of colors, the U-shaped table is ...
Accordion doors.(LTC mall)
Apr 01, 2005 ... Since 1956, Woodfold custom-made accordion doors have provided flexible and convenient solutions for a variety of care facility installations, including patient room closets, bathroom doors, and partitions within common areas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Woodfold ...
Continuing education test #96 * based on nursing homes April 2005.(CE test)
Apr 01, 2005 ... How to use this self-study program * Take the Pre-Test before you begin to read this issue of Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management. Online CE tests for this and previous issues are available at www.achca.org/study/courses.asp?c=7. * After reading the articles, ...