Volume 20 - Issue 7 - July 2012 - ALTC
Department
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
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Challenges of Caring for Elderly Long-Term Care Residents With Diabetes.
Challenges of Caring for Elderly Long-Term Care Residents With Diabetes.
Challenges of Caring for Elderly...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
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Since late 2008, the CMS has considered a hospital-acquired stage III or stage IV pressure ulcer to be a serious reportable event.
Since late 2008, the CMS has considered a hospital-acquired stage III or stage IV pressure ulcer to be a serious reportable event.
Since late 2008, the CMS has...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
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Pressure increase a patient’s risk of morbidity and mortality; thus, preventive care is paramount in ensuring optimal patient care and quality of life.
Pressure increase a patient’s risk of morbidity and mortality; thus, preventive care is paramount in ensuring optimal patient care and quality of life.
Pressure increase a patient’s...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Editor's Page
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Although we have come a long way in understanding and managing pressure ulcers, they are still commonly encountered in LTC residents. Studies have reported the incidence to be between 2.6% and 24% in LTC facilities.
Although we have come a long way in understanding and managing pressure ulcers, they are still commonly encountered in LTC residents. Studies have reported the incidence to be between 2.6% and 24% in LTC facilities.
Although we have come a long way...
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AGS Viewpoint
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AGS having been granted a permanent seat on the RUC is recognition of the essential role geriatrics plays in establishing standards of care for older adults.
AGS having been granted a permanent seat on the RUC is recognition of the essential role geriatrics plays in establishing standards of care for older adults.
AGS having been granted a...
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Viewpoint
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Long-term care settings have evolved into clinically complex populations representing a wide range of medical and psychiatric conditions, cultures, and age groups.
Long-term care settings have evolved into clinically complex populations representing a wide range of medical and psychiatric conditions, cultures, and age groups.
Long-term care settings have...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Practical Research
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Long-term care residents are often undernourished, increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality and decreasing their quality of life.
Long-term care residents are often undernourished, increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality and decreasing their quality of life.
Long-term care residents are...
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Try This
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Download the tip sheet provided by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, New York University, College of Nursing by clicking on the PDF icon.
Download the tip sheet provided by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, New York University, College of Nursing by clicking on the PDF icon.
Download the tip sheet provided...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
07/19/2012
New Food Thickener Reduces Risk of Aspiration in People With Dysphagia
New Abductor Pillow Reduces Incidence of Heel Ulcers
Guidebook for Nurses Offers Updated Drug Information
New Food Thickener Reduces Risk of Aspiration in People With Dysphagia
New Abductor Pillow Reduces Incidence of Heel Ulcers
Guidebook for Nurses Offers Updated Drug Information
New Food Thickener Reduces Risk...
07/19/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
