Volume 21 - Issue 4 - April 2013 - ALTC
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
04/16/2013
The CDC calculated that the rate of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations for the 2012-2013 season was 40.6 per 100,000 persons. Of these hospitalizations, 51% occurred in adults aged 65 years and older.
The CDC calculated that the rate of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations for the 2012-2013 season was 40.6 per 100,000 persons. Of these hospitalizations, 51% occurred in adults aged 65 years and older.
The CDC calculated that the rate...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
04/16/2013
MagnaReady Shirt Provides Dignified Dressing for Elderly Patients
Wellsense MAP System Helps Reduce Incidence of Pressure Ulcers
ALFA Releases Tool Kit to Prevent and Manage Bed Bugs
MagnaReady Shirt Provides Dignified Dressing for Elderly Patients
Wellsense MAP System Helps Reduce Incidence of Pressure Ulcers
ALFA Releases Tool Kit to Prevent and Manage Bed Bugs
MagnaReady Shirt Provides...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
04/16/2013
The American Diabetes Association 73rd Scientific Sessions will be held June 21-25, 2013 in Chicago, IL. Learn more about registering for the ADA meeting, check out our picks for must-see attractions while you're in Chicago, and find more...
The American Diabetes Association 73rd Scientific Sessions will be held June 21-25, 2013 in Chicago, IL. Learn more about registering for the ADA meeting, check out our picks for must-see attractions while you're in Chicago, and find more...
The American Diabetes...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
04/16/2013
The High Cost of Major Bleeding in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Ranolazine for Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease, and Chronic Stable Angina
The High Cost of Major Bleeding in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Ranolazine for Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease, and Chronic Stable Angina
The High Cost of Major...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
04/16/2013
Examining Treatment of Xenazine for Huntington’s Disease Patients With Chorea
Tackling the Clostridium difficile Dilemma in Nursing Homes
Examining Treatment of Xenazine for Huntington’s Disease Patients With Chorea
Tackling the Clostridium difficile Dilemma in Nursing Homes
Examining Treatment of...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Perspectives
04/16/2013
Raeann G. LeBlanc, DNP, ANP/GNP-BC
University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Nursing, Amherst, MA
Raeann G. LeBlanc, DNP, ANP/GNP-BC
U...
Medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and medication-related problems are significant issues that tax our healthcare system.
Medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and medication-related problems are significant issues that tax our healthcare system.
Medication errors, adverse drug...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
04/16/2013
Simon Geletta, PhD1; Paula J. Sparks, MPH2
1Department of Public Health, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA
2Sunny View Care Center, Ankeny, IA
Simon Geletta, PhD1; Paula J. Sparks,...
Several reports have indicated that a workforce shortage is threatening the long-term care (LTC) industry.
Several reports have indicated that a workforce shortage is threatening the long-term care (LTC) industry.
Several reports have indicated...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
04/16/2013
Jonas Nguh, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, BSN Program, Kaplan University, Chicago, IL
Jonas Nguh, PhD, RN
School of Nursin...
A literature search indicates a poor pattern of pain management practices, suggesting management of pain in LTC patients is limited.
A literature search indicates a poor pattern of pain management practices, suggesting management of pain in LTC patients is limited.
A literature search indicates a...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Editor's Page
04/16/2013
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
...
In the long-term care setting, nurses are on the front lines of care.
In the long-term care setting, nurses are on the front lines of care.
In the long-term care setting,...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
04/16/2013
Last month, President Barack Obama named the final three members of the new 15-member Commission on Long-Term Care.
Last month, President Barack Obama named the final three members of the new 15-member Commission on Long-Term Care.
Last month, President Barack...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
