Month: August 2009

Leadership through tough financial times

Employees are becoming very nervous about the current economic crisis that the United States appears to be in and are unsure how it will affect Read More »

Product Showcase

Völkner Turning System James Consolidated, Inc., manufactures patented low air loss mattresses and overlays for the treatment and prevention of Read More »

Products making a difference

SNO winner in ‘Product Making a Difference’ contest The votes have been counted and of the top 10 nominations from readers in our Product Making a Read More »

Inspiring a culture change journey

Culture change is a topic of growing interest in long-term care, but confusion remains for many about its real meaning, especially if individuals Read More »

Nutrition therapy and pressure ulcer prevention

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) and the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) have collaborated to develop international Read More »

Researchers study Five-Star, resident satisfaction

Mountville, Penn.-Since last year's inception of the national Five-Star rating system of nursing homes, a new question has emerged for owners: Is my Read More »

Wound Care: 10-year progress report

The practice of wound care has undergone tremendous changes in the past few years-from new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines Read More »

Managing Alzheimer’s in the Green House

The Green House is certainly not a new concept anymore-there are now some 56 such homes on 18 sites in 14 states, with a further 100 being developed Read More »