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UV treatment shows promise in curbing Clostridium difficile infections in LTC environments
Using ultraviolet light to disinfect resident rooms and other spaces can help control the spread of Clostridium difficile…
News June 1End-of-life discussions shouldn’t be saved til the end, ACPEL conference urges
The message emerging from this week’s International Society of Advance Care Planning & End of Life Care (ACPEL)…
Projects May 31The case for hospice in the skilled nursing setting
After working for 15 years in skilled nursing care in New York and Massachusetts, the opportunity to work…
Projects May 31Dedicated staff enhances a facility’s reputation
You know when someone loves his or her job, especially in the service professions. The waitperson that truly…
Projects May 31Eden Alternative acquires Lifespan Network’s Wellspring program
The merger announced today brings together two not-for-profit organizations focused on advancing excellence through culture change in nursing…
News May 31The changing landscape of assisted living
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) conference, held earlier this month in Dallas presented this observer a close-up look…
Projects May 30CMS announces partnership to reduce improper antipsychotic drug use
In response to this week’s failure of a proposed amendment meant to curb the “off-label” use of antipsychotic…
News May 30Overcoming unhappiness
Many older people live unhappily in residential settings that are designed to help them. How can you help…
Projects May 30Study: Telerehab improves functioning after stroke
Researchers at the Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute have developed STeleR, a home telerehabilitation program that they are reporting can…
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