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Pain-relieving skin-tear management.(focus on SKIN INTEGRITY)
Made in the USA by Ferris Mfg. Corp., PolyMem QuadraFoam dressings address painful skin tears that may become infected and may heal slowly in compromised patients. PolyMem's formulation of QuadraFoa . . .

Barrier cream.(focus on SKIN INTEGRITY)
Elta Trivase offers waterproof protection for irritated skin and relieves symptoms associated with a wide range of fungal infections. Enhanced with Elta's Protease Technology, Trivase acts quickly, . . .

Pressure-reduction mattresses.(focus on SKIN INTEGRITY)
Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc., manufactures a complete family of pressure-reduction mattresses. The CAREFLEX[TM] PHPFP mattress features firm cushioning on both edges of the mattress for additional side . . .

Skin care system.(focus on SKIN INTEGRITY)
SECURA[TM] from Smith & Nephew improves skin care with a four-step intervention system including cleansers, protectants, moisturizers, and treatments. When used as part of Skin Equity[TM]--an integr . . .

Pressure-management mattresses.(focus on SKIN INTEGRITY)
With features that address prevention through stage IV pressure ulcers, Direct Supply's Panacea[R] foam and powered mattresses support residents, advance clinical care, and increase confidence in lo . . .

Is pressure ulcer prevention alive and well? Maintaining skin integrity calls for periodic review of practices and protocols as
Prevention of pressure ulcers is a constant process for long-term care facilities, but vitally important to preserve residents' health and avoid major deficiencies. A prophylactic approach should in . . .

Lenders and investors provide mid-year review of seniors housing and care.(NIC ON financing)
Editor's Note: The following conversation occurred prior to the mortgage lending crisis and subsequent interest rate changes and should be read in that context. How has seniors housing and care pe . . .

Loneliness, helplessness, and boredom: experience is the best teacher for appreciating the emotional needs of nursing home resid
Bill Thomas, MD, founder of the Eden Alternative, has familiarized the hallmarks of institutionalization--loneliness, helplessness, and boredom--reminding us that these are the constant companions o . . .

Coping with mortality: for caregivers, constructive grieving can ease the pain of loss.(featurearticle)
A previously occupied room is now empty because the resident has passed away. Pictures still hang on the walls, clothes fill the closet, personal items are in the dresser drawers; the bed has been . . .

"... with affordability and dignity for all".(designcenter)
As the cost and complexity of extending our lives grow, we can be thankful that healing and housing options will be available for us all. While skilled nursing facilities continue to refine and rein . . .

Salut! Prosit! Slainte! Cheers to the Vintage Vintners.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
It all starts in September, in a vineyard where the heavily laden vines bear round, plump, greenish-bronze scuppernong grapes ready for picking. That's when a group of 15 seniors on foot and in golf . . .

'Wii' can work it out.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
When the Nintendo Entertainment System premiered in the United States in 1986, the video game console became a must-have for a generation of youngsters eager for something more advanced than Atari's . . .

Be careful out there.(specialsection: NIC: THE REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM)
I have been in long-term care for about 18 years now, starting out with a company called Host Masters, which later became GranCare and went public in 1991. For four years in a row, it was one of the . . .

The benefits of the regionally focused operator: interview with Raymond W. Braun, President, Health Care REIT, Inc.(specialsecti
All seniors housing is local. That's Raymond W. Braun's belief when it comes to developing financing partnerships with operators. Braun is president of Health Care REIT, Inc., a Toledo, Ohio-based c . . .

Customer loyalty means greater profitability: based on an interview with Anthony J. Mullen, CPA, MS, Senior Fellow, National Inv
We hear constantly about the importance of customer satisfaction to the success of today's businesses. New tools emerge regularly to measure customer satisfaction, and their results are used for con . . .

Sizing up the borrower: interview with David M. Boitano, Senior Investment Officer and Vice President, Nationwide Health Propert
When you ask a long-term care lender or investor what they look for in a would-be borrower, the answer always seems so self-evident: in so many words, they favor "an experienced provider with a good . . .

Succeeding in the world of the small developer.(specialsection: NIC: THE REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM)
I used to be one of those seniors housing corporate jockeys who spent most of his life on an airplane until, in 1999, I decided to start Premiera Care. One of the founding principles of Premiera Car . . .

NIC: the regional symposium; Contributions inspired by the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (N
It was an NIC first: a symposium focused on the information and networking needs of long-term care lenders, investors, and operators in a specific region of the country. For more than 15 years, the . . .

Restraint reduction: a success story; Considered on a case-by-case basis, residents are freed from restraints by the nursing sta
Nationwide, nursing home facilities are striving to comply with federally mandated restraint reductions. Brigetta Nethery, nursing home administrator of St. Barnabas Senior Living Services in downto . . .

The importance of a Health Information Management department: HIM staff can expedite key audits for better reimbursement and qua
With the emphasis today on accurate MDS coding, proper reimbursement, and complete and timely documentation, having an effective and efficient Health Information Management (HIM) department in every . . .

Serving culture change at mealtimes: positive psychological and medical outcomes increase through a better dining experience.(fe
The nutritional status of nursing home residents typically is poor and often results in negative health outcomes such as increased illness, disability, and psychological complaints, as well as unint . . .

The growth of serenity: one facility goes beyond your garden-variety planting project.(featurearticle)
On the west shore of the Wisconsin River, in the town of Port Edwards, Wisconsin, stands a stately neoclassical brick building surrounded by trees, with a large woodsy sign identifying Edgewater Hav . . .

Grassroots strategies for MDS success: training all clinical staff on coding skills is essential to improving quality and reimbu
Proficiency in Minimum Data Set (MDS) completion is critical in long-term care. Skill and accuracy in completing the MDS is gaining even more importance in New York State, where the Patient Review I . . .

2007 OPTIMA Award winner: sailing to success.(Cover story)
In the mid-1990s, 2000, and 2004, a series of decline points in the overall market share of guests needing rehabilitation services and, specifically, those requiring services related to orthopedic c . . .

Emergency call and security monitoring.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Senior Sentry, from Convergent Integrated Systems Corporation (CISCOR), is an emergency and security system that monitors a variety of functions, from door alarms and passive resident check-ins . . .

Carpet steamer.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Rug Doctor 2.6G Quick Dry carpet-cleaning machine from RugDoctor Pro has two modes: quick dry for maintenance-level cleaning and deep clean for thorough removal of dirt and grime. Easy to lift and m . . .

Hip and tailbone protector.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Secure[R] hip protectors from Personal Safety Corporation are made of 94% cotton and 6% spandex material. The design has sewn-in hip pads and a removable tailbone pad. The latex-free garment can be . . .

Recycled carpet.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The ReEntropy[TM] collection represents the next step in the evolution of the InterfaceFLOR[TM] Entropy[R] line. The nondirectional modular flooring is based on the concept of biomimicry, the studyi . . .

Contracture/wound boot.(PRODUCT spotlight)
AliMed's MultiBoot[TM] X-Cel[TM] with genuine wool fleece liner and T-Foam[TM] Calf Cushion is a contracture and wound care boot suitable for fragile skin. The MultiBoot X-Cel has smooth edges on al . . .

Redesigned software Web site.(PRODUCT spotlight)
LINTECH's Web site, www.lintechsoftware.com, has been redesigned to provide comprehensive information about the company's software suites. The site describes LINTECH's services and discusses the tec . . .

Facility signage.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Thematics[TM] creates directional signs, room numbers, and directories in standard and custom designs that incorporate theme and color. Diverse material types are used to accomplish project goals. . . .

Pill crushing system.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Silent Knight[R] tablet crushing system from Links Medical Products, Inc., offers nursing homes a secure method for crushing medications by combining a patented mechanical crusher with a crush-r . . .

Touchless bath tissue dispenser.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced the battery-powered JRT Electronic Coreless bath tissue dispenser. The system automatically delivers a premeasured amount of toilet paper when users place . . .

Stylish uniforms.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Peaches Uniforms has introduced the Katherine Heigl Collection to its line of medical uniforms and scrubs. Heigl, star of Grey's Anatomy, created the line for women to show personality and style in . . .

When it comes to public health, seniors really are different.(PAUL WILLGING says ...)
Public health can be broadly defined, and many of its facets are of equal importance to the entire population. But when dealing with the health of seniors, it is risky to assume that one can always . . .

The presidential candidates and long-term care.(VIEW ON washington)
Four months before the first real presidential nomination caucuses, polls generally agree that the leading candidates among the Democrats are Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York, former Sen. John Edwar . . .

More volunteer power: the Dorotha C. White Foundation.(GUEST editorial)
Across America, we adopt orphans from other countries, domestic-born babies, and foster children. We adopt highways. We adopt laws. These efforts exercise the heart of a free society and give all hu . . .

What's wrong with this picture?(editorial)
A couple of weeks ago I saw a newspaper article on American retirees living in Mexican nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The article described these Americans as receiving 24-hour care, . . .

Continuing education test #121 * based on Nursing Homes August 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 Evaluat . . .

Are you prepared?(LTC mall)
Investigations in Long-Term Care Facilities: Implementing a Standardized Model answers FTAG 226 head-on. In a single, user-friendly manual, you are led step by step through an internal investigation . . .

Comfort. Convenience. Compliance.(LTC mall)
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 protect . . .

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 two wh . . .

Portable transfer handle.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
The FREEDOM Grip[R] Travel Handle, from Mobility Transfer Systems, Inc., goes wherever an individual goes. Made of powder-coated tubular steel for strength and safety, it requires no tools to assemb . . .

Self-propelled Mobile stander.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
Altimate Medical offers a self-propelled Mobile Option for the EasyStand Evolv with features that make it easy and safe to use. Its pushrims move forward when the kneepad is flipped up, maximizing t . . .

Wheelchair.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
The Evolution chair from Optima Products features a unique center-mounted wheel that allows people with a limited range of motion to propel themselves using hands, feet, or both. The seat height adj . . .

Rehabilitation services.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
Functional Pathways provides rehabilitation and program management to healthcare facilities. The company, owned and operated by therapists, develops a comprehensive plan that fits the needs of the p . . .

Adjustable tables.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
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, . . .

Upper- and lower-body exerciser.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
The Endorphin 370 Series' versatile positioning allows residents to use the unit while seated, standing, or in a wheelchair. Uper- and lower-body resistance modules operate independently for optimal . . .

Scooter.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
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 compact size . . .

Walking device.(focus on MOBILITY AND REHAB)
ARJO's Walking Jacket is designed to be used in conjunction with the company's mobile and ceiling lifts. It enables therapists and caregivers to aid residents with standing, stepping, and walking pr . . .