Bariatric Bed.(focus on BARIATRICS)
NOA Medical's Bariatric Bed with a safe working load of 750
lbs is designed to accommodate 98% of all bariatric patients. The
42" wide by 80" or 84" long sleep deck is constructed of
ultra-strong . . .
Big moves with little effort: bariatric equipment specialist
Janet White discusses the benefits of mechanical lifts to reduce
ca
Ten years ago, it was generally believed that simple tools like
gait belts and drawsheets combined with correct biomechanics were
sufficient to minimize the potential of back injuries when . . .
OH, by the way ...(inperspective)
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 . . .
AANAC'S pps review: questions & answers from the
American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
(AANAC).(inperspective)
Q: Regarding coding of assistance with bathing: According to the
RAI User's Manual, you code the highest level of assist given in
the past seven days. In theory, therefore, if someone received a . . .
The fluid and electrolyte balancing act.(LIABILITY
landscape)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Dehydration is the most common fluid and electrolyte imbalance in
the elderly, regardless if the person lives in the community or in a
healthcare facility. Some risk factors for resident . . .
Thanking employees for a job well done.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT
report)
At the Penacook Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, managers
keep a careful eye on all their employees--not to criticize, but to
reward.
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An innovative incentive . . .
Around the world in 60 minutes: 2007 OPTIMA Award ceremony for
Ballard Healthcare.(featurearticle)
Activities departments have been known to treat residents to
experiencing specific international "days"--a day in Mexico, a
day in France, and so on. And facility staffs have been known to . . .
Open up to the option of automatic doors: advice from the
manufacturers' association.(featurearticle)
For the many residents in nursing homes and assisted living
facilities who face physical and/or mental limitations, automatic doors
can provide independence and improve safety. While automatic . . .
Serving up hospitality through Community Initiatives:
extraordinary experiences, exciting possibilities for older adults are
off
Based in Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chicago, Mather LifeWays
is a not-for-profit organization that enhances the lives of older adults
by creating Ways to Age Well[SM] through senior living . . .
Statistics don't lie, but ...(PAUL WILLGING says
...)
Statisticians--that's another story. And when politicians use
statistics to achieve their particular policy goals--well, watch out!
That observation wouldn't surprise many students of . . .
Letters.(Letter to the editor)
Editor's note: V. Tellis-Nayak, PhD's October column,
"Disenchantment among LTC leaders--and its toll on quality,"
hit home with many of our readers. The column explained some of the
findings of a . . .
Here we go again.(editorial)
It's deja vu: Nursing homes do something apparently awful.
Government comes in with a big stick and hits them over the head.
Nursing homes ask for it. Government responds with a knee jerk.
It's the . . .
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 . . .
Wound care training and application videos.(LTC mall)
DM Systems has released new training and application videos on
three wound care products: the Heelift Suspension Boot, The Heelift
Traction Boot, and the Elbowlift Suspension Pad. Available on . . .
Hearing assistance.(LTC mall)
Williams Sound Corp. has been providing hearing assistance and
communication products to facilities for more than 30 years. Ensure
equal accessibility for the hearing and visually impaired: . . .
Continuing education test #124 * based on Nursing Homes November
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 . . .
Listening devices.(focus on ACTIVITIES & ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES)
The Personal Communications Kit from Williams Sound enhances the
hearing experience for all resident participants. The kit includes three
of Williams Sound's assistive listening products at one low . . .
Modular therapy system.(focus on ACTIVITIES & ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES)
Available from Direct Supply, Vectra[R] Genisys is an FDA-approved
device that allows staff to select treatment based on resident needs,
not individual parameters. It has all major clinical . . .
Scooter.(focus on ACTIVITIES & ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES)
The Invacare Lynx scooter allows users to accomplish daily
activities with ease. Designed with a four-piece assembly/disassembly,
it can be easily taken apart when needed. The scooter's . . .
The best monitoring may begin with 'hello':
Senior-friendly technology as described by Andrew Carle, MHSA, is key to
monitoring
While long-term care providers appropriately advance the next
generation of "Nana" technologies for monitoring the health
and well-being of older adults, several less complicated and . . .
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