Resident lift slings: a silent risk? Lift slings can wear out,
like any other material item, and the resulting risks are serious
Use of resident lift equipment has grown over the past decade, and
that has helped to reduce transfer-related injuries to nursing staff.
Many facilities have implemented a no-lift policy and . . .
Provider perspectives on how to effectively present information
on quality: focus groups discuss collecting and presenting data
Information on nursing home quality via online data sets such as
Nursing Home Compare and numerous trade journals such as Nursing
Homes/Long Term Care Management has become increasingly . . .
Press pass.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
Editor Nancy Root manages a small staff of reporters and
freelancers who put out The Mirror, a monthly publication in Boulder,
Colorado. While Root's newspaper doesn't boast the circulation
of . . .
New and improved: 2007 pressure ulcer definitions; Avoid
citations by understanding NPUAP's new language for appropriately
stagi
Advances in wound care science and knowledge occur every day. In
February 2007, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), via a
consensus conference, developed new definitions related to . . .
Facility condition assessments in nursing homes: managing a
nursing home for the present and for the future depends on how well
Day-to-day operations, including the staff and appearance of the
building and its equipment, are the "face" of the nursing home
for its residents and their families, and for those considering it as . . .
An integrated approach to building: the right team and correct
early decisions guide successful projects.(coverfeature)
Whether you are renovating an existing senior environment,
repositioning a campus, or building a new continuing care retirement
community (CCRC), the earliest decisions can have a substantial . . .
Will immigration reform solve staffing woes?(VIEW ON
washington)
Research repeatedly confirms that the quality of long-term care
depends on staffing levels. Technology and evidence-based practices can
make important contributions, but the ability to provide . . .
Hand Sanitizer dispenser.(PRODUCT spotlight)
PURELL[R] Instant Hand Sanitizer Foam from GOJO Industries is a
nonaerosol formulation containing 62% ethyl alcohol, which kills 99.99%
of most common germs that may cause illness. The sanitizer . . .
Pop-up towel dispenser.(PRODUCT spotlight)
DISPATCH[R] Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach are
now available in a pop-up canister from Caltech Industries, Inc. The
canister contains 150 towels and features a custom wall-mount . . .
Wireless data collection and reporting.(PRODUCT
spotlight)
The handheld CareTracker Mobile from Resource Systems tracks at the
point of care or service, improving data accuracy. It is designed to
work either in a wireless environment, without wireless . . .
Talking to ourselves.(editorial)
Quick, without giving much thought to it, do you agree or disagree
with this statement: We can no longer rely on Social Security or
Medicare because they are in danger of imminent collapse.
. . .
Technology guide.(SUPPLEMENT TO NURSING HOMES/LONG TERM CARE
MANAGEMENT)(Directory)(Company overview)
Introduction
Welcome to our Special Purchasing Guide, this one devoted
exclusively to Technology.
Similar in format to our annual BUYERS GUIDE, this targeted guide
will direct you to innovative . . .
Time and attendance reporting.
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 . . .
Coping with progress: vendors' view of long-term care
manufacturers and suppliers.(SUPPLEMENT TO NURSING HOMES/LONG TERM CARE
MA
There's an old saying, "The only constant is
change." Put another way, things never stay the same. Nowhere is
this observation more true than in the fields of communications and
information (IT) . . .
Welcome to Product Watch.(SUPPLEMENT TO NURSING HOMES/LONG TERM
CARE MANAGEMENT)
Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management is pleased to publish
Product Watch. Through periodic Product Watch supplements, readers will
be offered insights straight from the vendors serving our . . .
Continuing education test #119 * based on nursing homes May
2007.(CE test)
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 . . .
LTC Webinar subscription.(LTC mall)
Choose from RAI-specific and LTC-related seminars. Attend up to six
Webinars per year and train multiple staff at each online seminar.
During the Webinar you will be given multiple opportunities to . . .
Motion Alarm.(LTC mall)
The Secure PIR Motion Alarm from Personal Safety Corporation can be
used as a bed or door monitor. It provides a fanlike detection area
covering up to 10', and it continues to sound until shut off . . .
Fast, effective equipment washer.(LTC mall)
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 . . .
Passenger vans.(focus on TRANSPORTATION)
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 . . .
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