Nursing Homes back issues from October 2006:
Blowing in the wind.(editorial)
Oct 01, 2006; ... When we children of the '60s heard Bob Dylan croaking that "the answer is blowin' in the wind," many of us dared to believe it was true, that a profound and healthy change was coming to America because the times, don't you know, they were a-changin'. If we had known what really was ...
Environmentally friendly products and services.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... TOLI International presents a new communications initiative. The "Eco Spirit" theme describes the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and consciousness. The "Eco Spirit" objective is to inform specifiers about the attributes of TOLI resilient flooring products that can ...
Motion chair.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Spec Furniture's Cooper Rocks collection includes a comfortable Cooper single seater (medium or highback) with a patented mechanism that changes the chair into a rocking motion chair. The Rocker is available as a freestanding single seater in the Bala, Million, Huntsville, and ...
Floor Mat Alarm System.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Personal Safety Corporation's Secure[R] Reversible Safety Floor Mat Alarm System is a 24" x 36" heavy-duty rubberized safety mat. Included with the floor mat is a safety floor mat alarm with a flashing alert light and an ...
Portable urine collection system.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... UrAssist[TM] is a discreet, portable urine collection and containment system developed for men and women with limited mobility suffering from urge or functional incontinence. Created by Preferred Medical Devices, UrAssist uses vacuum pump-assisted technology. The battery-operated system, ...
eMAR software.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Artromick International, Inc., introduces an eMAR product designed for long-term care. The Artromick eMAR enhances workflow efficiency, improves medication charting accuracy, and provides a safer medication process by minimizing the opportunity for medication errors ...
Microfiber mop.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Filmop's Spin-n-Drop Mop has a patented folding microfiber mop head with one-touch collapse for wringing and a "spin and drop" head lock for flat mop position. It comes with either a 16" or 20" head size, which reaches easily into corner edges and ...
Footwear.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Shoes For Crews has added the Aristocrat to its line of slip-resistant footwear. The men's Aristocrat is made from premium full-grain leather and features sleek contouring enhanced with SFC III[TM] Slip-Resistant Outsoles ....
Therapeutic support surface.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Sten-Barr Medical has introduced a self-adjusting, pressure-relieving mattress replacement that provides enhanced resident safety. The SB Safety 100 addresses critical resident issues such as siderail entrapment, falls, and skin breakdown. The patented SB Safety Perimeter System, built ...
Kickplates.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... InPro's Designer Kickplates add a decorative touch to doors and deliver double protection from carts and other equipment, as well as protecting the handle area. The rigid vinyl plates come in two standard styles in both 0.040" and 0.060" thicknesses, feature factory bevel edges to prevent ...
Pull cord.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... The CleanCord[TM] plastic pull cord available from Crest Healthcare Supply, can be easily and completely disinfected to keep residents and staff safe from transmissible diseases. Unlike nylon cords, CleanCord won't soak up bodily fluids or other liquids that can transmit infections to ...
Emergency Drug/medical supply storage.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... EPS[R], Inc.'s line of storage and transport items now includes Emergency Drug and Medical Boxes. EPS Emergency Drug Boxes are available in two designs and three sizes. They expand to almost twice their footprint to hold a maximum amount of supplies in a compact area. All are equipped with ...
Fall Protection guide.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Oct 01, 2006 ... To help facilities prevent fall-related accidents and stay compliant with OSHA regulations, safety-industry publisher MANCOMM has developed The Complete OSHA Guide to Fall Protection. This 140+ page volume ...
CMS's new leader.(VIEW ON washington)
Oct 01, 2006; ... In September, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) joined the growing exodus of senior health policy officials from the Bush administration. Mark A. McClellan, physician and award-winning healthcare economist, had been serving as CMS Administrator since March 25, ...
The White House Conference on Aging: a positive view; The report issued this September was born of a conference of controversy. One professional's perspective on what it means.(coverfeature)(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2006; ... Editor's Note: In mid-September, the Bush administration released the final report of the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. Some 2,500 delegates--consumers, providers, academics, advocates, association representatives, etc., selected by their respective state governments--had spent ...
The new look in senior living: two approaches toward social interaction.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Whether building a grand-scale CCRC or a budget-friendly assisted living facility, an emphasis on social interaction is key. Two very different designs--one a project in progress and the other new construction--both place an emphasis on social interaction among residents, as well as ...
Nursing homes: now healing from the outside in; Strategic site design is giving traditional nursing homes enhanced resident appeal.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... From independent living facilities to hospice care, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and continuing care retirement communities, seniors today have many housing options. Above all, they are looking for facilities that will provide optimal care, treating them with dignity and ...
Serving an ace with restorative volleyball.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)(Sunnyside Nursing Home)
Oct 01, 2006; ... When residents at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Sarasota, Florida, became bored playing basketball as a restorative activity--they tossed a ball into a milk crate--they asked staff if they could do something else. Staff were challenged to develop a program that would improve residents' ...
Sheltering the victims of elder abuse: a new role for long-term care facilities.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
Oct 01, 2006; ... T.M., a 61-year-old Hispanic widow, was living in her one-bedroom apartment in the Bronx. She had been a victim of child abuse by her father, and she was physically, verbally, and sexually abused by two husbands. She had virtually no community contact. Last year, her unemployed, ...
The perfect blend.(designcenter)(Sunrise Senior Living Inc.)
Oct 01, 2006; ... Located south of Chevy Chase Circle in the established Northwest neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Sunrise of Connecticut Avenue is a perfect fit. The building's design integrates with the streetscape, allowing residents to interact with their neighbors. According to Executive Director ...
If you build it, they will come: using facility design to keep out pests.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... In the battle against pests in nursing homes, the physical building might not be the first weapon that comes to mind. But the design of your facility can be an integral and cost-effective tool in helping to prevent pest infestations. Since pests enter your nursing home in search ...
Beware of the Deficit Reduction Act: a law seeking to reform long-term care financing can pose problems. Facilities should be ready.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... On February 8, 2006, President George W. bush signed into law the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), which severely restricts Medicaid eligibility for many elderly by drastically changing the Medicaid asset transfer laws. The new law, aimed at reducing Medicaid fraud, risks severely ...
A model of multifacility management: a grateful administrator describes the business approaches that allowed a facility in transition to emerge and shine.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... Within weeks of meeting and starting work for Provider Services, Inc., I knew there was something different about this company's philosophy and approach to operating nursing homes. In the Provider Services model, the facility administrator is the linchpin and the focal point for all that ...
Enhancing the dining experience in senior living: more and more, facility dining resembles neighborhood dining and offers residents enhanced lifestyles.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... In late 2005, AAHSA asked Gene Dolloff, chairman of Morrison Senior Dining and a 35-year veteran of the senior living industry, to study emerging and future trends in senior living from the perspective of a multisite CEO. Over two months, he interviewed more than 15 CEOs. All of these ...
Keeping an ethical perspective on end-of-life issues: caregivers can't necessarily look to paperwork for answers for respecting dying residents' wishes.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... Long-term care increasingly has become a separate and distinct part of the healthcare system. As an area of medical specialization, it has its own unique regulations, terminology, and even views of healthcare that separate it from other areas of healthcare. Given its distinct perspective, ...
Hearing loss: perceptions and solutions; Hearing loss can be dealt with effectively to improve a resident's quality of life.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition found in the elderly population, following hypertension and arthritis. (1) According to a 1999 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, 21% of nursing home residents have some degree of hearing loss. (2) This figure, however, ...
Weighing in on weight loss: in the elderly, unintentional weight loss sends a serious signal.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... Unintentional weight loss is a common condition in the elderly and can affect up to 60% of nursing home residents. When unintentional weight loss occurs, it is an indication of declining health. Any weight loss of 5% or more of a resident's weight over a six-month period needs to be ...
Tracking your 'inbound': supply chain visibility yields savings, says one of the nation's leading shipping companies.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... For years, the nursing home field has faced ongoing pressures to simultaneously improve care and reduce costs. Operating nursing homes is a tough business, with slim margins and top-line revenues largely controlled by Medicare and Medicaid. Both patient care and profitability depend on ...
Add a little 'mystery' to the interview process: uncover candidate interview pitfalls and achieve a positive reputation for your organization.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... From the moment a job applicant calls or walks into one of your facilities, an impression of the community, either positive or negative, is formed. This impression continues based on several factors, including the courtesy and cordiality of the receptionist; the length of the wait before ...
How nurse practitioners enhance family communications: families' complex information needs are best met by someone with centralized expertise.(featurearticle)
Oct 01, 2006; ... As professions go, the role of nurse practitioner (NP) is relatively new. Developed 40 years ago to compensate for a shortage of pediatricians, NPs have since assumed a position of central responsibility in healthcare delivery, and their role continues to evolve in long-term care settings ....
Assisted living is affordable.(ASSISTED LIVING review)
Oct 01, 2006; ... After more than 25 years of development and innovation, assisted living is better than ever. The product line is extensive, with something to meet every consumer's needs and desires. Consumers' pressing question is not "Do I want to live in assisted living?" It's "Can I afford to live in ...
The seriousness of head injuries.(LIABILITY landscape)
Oct 01, 2006; ... Falls are the leading cause of head injuries among the elderly. One of the most serious types of head injuries is a subdural hematoma, which consists of a collection of blood on the surface of the brain. The terms acute, subacute, and chronic reflect how long it takes blood to collect. ...
A vision of love.(funny YOU SHOULD ASK)(Personal account)
Oct 01, 2006; ... I have a friend, who happens to be a girl. So yes, she's a friend-girl, but it's not what you think. (1) For her comfort and safety, let's call her Maria. (2) While conversing with my friend-girl recently, I discovered she was in a fix, a bind, a predicament. "How do I solve a ...
AAHSA 2006 exhibitor express.
Oct 01, 2006 ... A preview of exhibitors at the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Annual Meeting & Exposition Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Booth 306 Peoplefirst staffs and manages rehabilitation departments in hospitals, nursing centers, outpatient ...
Is there a new bus (or van) in your facility's future? An interview with transportation expert Halsey King.(focuson Transportation)(Interview)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Resident-focused care does not stop at a facility's door. If transportation services are provided, care extends beyond the property into the local community and beyond. Whether a facility simply offers local, convenient trips or has advanced activity programming that includes educational ...
Wheelchair-accessible minivan.(focus on TRANSPORTATION)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Atlantic Turtle Top's wheelchair-accessible minivan doesn't look like an institutional vehicle. Small groups can ride in comfort and style to doctor's appointments, hospital visits, social, functions, and more. This van comes standard with removable front driver and passenger seats and two ...
Resident transportation.(focus on TRANSPORTATION)
Oct 01, 2006 ... The EIDorado National Aerotech is a safe, comfortable, and dependable transportation choice. It is available in a variety of lengths and configurations to meet all transportation applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Aerotech has been crash tested in an automotive ...
Passenger vans.(focus on TRANSPORTATION)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Commercial passenger and ADA-compliant, wheelchair-lift-equipped vans and buses are Mobility Transportation Services' only business. Because they are specialists, they can customize a van to a client's specifications and ...
Introduction.
Oct 01, 2006; ... Welcome to the Special Purchasing Guide devoted exclusively to Facilities. Similar in format to our annual BUYERS GUIDE, this targeted Facilities Guide will direct you to innovative and useful products now being made available to long-term care professionals. We ...
Facility guide.(Directory)
Oct 01, 2006 ... AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING, & VENTILATION Comitale National, Inc. Bensalem, PA Contact: Michael J. Comitale Ph. (215) 244-9650 Fax (215) 244-9679 E-mail: cnitrufit@aol.com Web: www.comitalenational.com See our ...
Continuing education test #112 * based on Nursing Homes October 2006.(CE test)
Oct 01, 2006 ... 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. * After reading the articles, complete the Test and Evaluation Section. * If your score is 70% or above, we will send you ...
Swing-arm wall lamps.(LTC mall)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Adjustable Fixture Co.'s Nightingale[R] WallMount Series of attractive, economical, break-resistant swing-arm wall lights was specifically designed to meet resident, staff, and safety needs. These lamps will eliminate the problems faced with flimsy swing-arm wall lights and crushed shades ....
Eyeglass Identification.(LTC mall)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Eyeglass Rescue, Inc., offers a simple, low-cost way to identify lost or misplaced glasses. Eyeglass Rescue's Identification and Protection Sleeves shrink-fit onto a pair of eyeglasses' temple bar, identifying the owner by a code printed on the sleeve. Comfortable to wear and essentially ...
Fast, effective equipment washer.(LTC mall)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Medco Equipment, Inc.'s multipurpose portable equipment washer provides dramatic bacteria reduction. Independent lab documents 99.9% reduction of bacteria after one wash! Washes and sanitizes two wheelchairs in five minutes. It also cleans commode chairs, shower chairs, walkers, carts, ...
Comfort. Convenience. Compliance.(LTC mall)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Space Tables are fully adjustable and wheelchair accessible to accommodate the needs of each individual. Height adjustability enables every resident to dine with dignity. Proper table height protects resident health by reducing shoulder, arm, and neck strain, as well as ...
Accordion doors.(LTC mall)
Oct 01, 2006 ... 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 ...
Wheelchair-accessible gliders.(LTC mall)
Oct 01, 2006 ... 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 ...