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Healthcare furniture.(LTC mall)
Bradley Brand's functional extended healthcare furniture is designed especially for healthcare applications. The furniture features a catalyst finish that is water- and urine-resistant. The beauty o . . .

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 . . .

People to be thankful for.(editorial)
I'm no different from anyone else--when Thanksgiving time rolls around, I like to take stock of just what it is I'm thankful for. My personal list is lengthy, but it is similarly so on the professio . . .

Three cheers for benign neglect.(VIEW ON washington)
I've been researching and writing this column for nearly 15 years, but all good things eventually come to an end. This is my final column as Washington Editor for Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Manage . . .

Nurse call system.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Tek-CARE[R]400 nurse call system from TekTone[R] Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc., is programmable to meet a facility's specific needs and goals, while providing a choice of centralized or decentralize . . .

Drying Tumblers.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Available in 30- to 175-pound capacities, the Pro-Series II Drying Tumblers from Continental Girbau, Inc., are equipped with an easy-to-use programmable microprocessor control that offers up to four . . .

Adult stretch Briefs.(PRODUCT spotlight)
First Quality XtremeFit[TM] Briefs feature stretchy side panels and Easy-Lock Fastener[R]closure tabs that are easy to grip, stretch, and apply. The stretchy side panels create a comfortable custom . . .

Walk-in bathtub.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Wasauna's Safe Hands Bath[TM] walk-in bathtub allows the elderly and residents with disabilities to easily and safely get in and out of the tub. The walk-in design eliminates the need for a resident . . .

Enteral feeding pump.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Easy to operate, the SENTINEL[TM] enteral feeding pump from OST Medical, Inc., includes advanced software that records and analyzes data for use history. Its clear, large display window can be read . . .

Staff training courseware.(PRODUCT spotlight)
NetLearning provides a number of distinct courseware series specifically tailored for healthcare professions. The Leadership & Management course covers topics such as time management, delegation, ch . . .

Infection prevention program.(PRODUCT spotlight)
PDI[R] the healthcare division of Nice-Pak Products, Inc., provides a program aimed at assisting healthcare facilities to comply with hand and surface sanitization to reduce the spread of healthcare . . .

Conversation-starter cards.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Talking Points[TM] was created to stimulate interesting and meaningful conversation between residents. Daily Talking Points[TM] can be displayed at dining tables during mealtime and are divided into . . .

Caregiver's handbook.(PRODUCT spotlight)
"Heart Wide Open--Self-Care for Caregivers," created and published by Sterling Heart, Inc., addresses the effects of compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout. The handbook is also published in Spani . . .

Behavior monitoring.(PRODUCT spotlight)
QuietCare[R], a behavioral monitoring system created by Living Independently Group, Inc., has alert features such as Wander and Night Motion to help caregivers provide early intervention. Wander Ale . . .

Low-impact cork flooring.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Cork Innovations has a selection of attractive, thick, low-impact cork tiles from a variety of manufacturers. Because 90% of its tissue consists of gaseous matter that creates its shock-absorbing pr . . .

Mattress safety device.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Halo Safety Ring, available from HD Supply, is a patented institutional bed mobility device that prevents lateral mattress movement and gap space in critical zones one, two, three, and four. The . . .

Silver wound dressings.(PRODUCT spotlight)
ALLEVYN Ag from Smith & Nephew Wound Management is a silver hydrocellular foam dressing designed to simplify the use of silver in wound care by providing controlled silver release at bacterial level . . .

Matting catalog.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The 32-page matting catalog from AliMed[R], Inc., showcases a full line of matting for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Matting & Floor Protection provides more than 90 products . . .

Benchmarking rehab for better care, more reimbursement: the author applied benchmarking techniques he had learned in other indus
Benchmarking is a management tool used in many industries to answer the never-ending question: "How does my operation compare against those of my peer group?" In simple terms, benchmarking is define . . .

Finding and using greener cleaners: the challenge of working environmentally preferable products and practices into your houseke
Constructing a "green" building is only the first step to sustainability in healthcare. Operations and maintenance also play a significant role in supporting a healthy indoor environment--particular . . .

A league of their own.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
When the city of Fostoria decided to change its form of government to a charter, the Good Shepherd Home League of Voters decided to hold a forum to educate themselves on exactly what this form of go . . .

The welcome mat is always out.(designcenter)
Westminster--Canterbury Richmond (WCR), a well-respected 32-year-old continuing care retirement community, was facing the challenges of a rapidly changing marketplace. Looking to provide new residen . . .

Polio: managing its late effects in the nursing home; Are you capturing the rehabilitative minutes you earn for post-polio syndr
For most Americans today, polio is a vaccine, not a crippling disease. However, in the 1940s and '50s poliomyelitis was an epidemic across the country. In 1952 alone, approximately 50,000 Americans . . .

The snapshot: recording a thousand words' worth of evidence; last of a two-part series on the role of photography in facility in
In the first part of this series in the October issue, we looked at the reasons to use photography in long-term care investigations and the tools required to capture the scene. Now that you have sec . . .

A life in the day of ... traveling performers spark up staff and residents.(featurearticle)
Occasionally when we in long-term care attend a conference, there will be a speaker who delights us. We laugh or are moved to tears. We feel rejuvenated, and we wish that our colleagues could share . . .

Outwit and outsmart pests: following basic, integrated pest management protocols now can dramatically reduce the incidence of pe
When it comes to attracting residents, the last ones you want to move into your long-term care (LTC) facility are the multilegged kind. Pests like flies, cockroaches, ants, and rodents can be drawn . . .

Danger zone: an accident waiting to happen.(SURVEY survival)
Long-term care facilities are not strangers to regulation 483.25(h) Accidents as it historically represents and continues to make the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services' (CMS) worst dressed li . . .

Sunny side up.(funny YOU SHOULD ASK)
Maybe it's the news. Maybe it's the weather. Maybe it's the way every gently falling leaf is a grim reminder that eventually I, too, will turn yellow, shrivel, and drop from the sky. (1) Or maybe it . . .

The best monitoring may begin with 'hello': Senior-friendly technology as described by Andrew Carle, MHSA, is key to monitoring
While long-term care providers appropriately advance the next generation of "Nana" technologies for monitoring the health and well-being of older adults, several less complicated and affordable tech . . .

Scooter.(focus on ACTIVITIES & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES)
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 . . .

Modular therapy system.(focus on ACTIVITIES & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES)
Available from Direct Supply, Vectra[R] Genisys is an FDA-approved device that allows staff to select treatment based on resident needs, not individual parameters. It has all major clinical modaliti . . .

Listening devices.(focus on ACTIVITIES & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES)
The Personal Communications Kit from Williams Sound enhances the hearing experience for all resident participants. The kit includes three of Williams Sound's assistive listening products at one low . . .

Continuing education test #124 * based on Nursing Homes November 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 . . .

Hearing assistance.(LTC mall)
Williams Sound Corp. has been providing hearing assistance and communication products to facilities for more than 30 years. Ensure equal accessibility for the hearing and visually impaired: Discover . . .

Wound care training and application videos.(LTC mall)
DM Systems has released new training and application videos on three wound care products: the Heelift Suspension Boot, The Heelift Traction Boot, and the Elbowlift Suspension Pad. Available on eithe . . .

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 . . .

The logical outcome.(editorial)
I went through a set of whipsawing emotions recently. On September 20, I happily conferred the 2007 OPTIMA Award on Ballard Healthcare in Chicago. You read their story in last month's issue ("Sailin . . .

Taking a cue from the Supreme Court.(GUEST editorial)
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the home care industry, determining that the U.S. Department of Labor had acted appropriately in denying Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protection to home . . .

Letters.(Letter to the editor)
Editor: Once again the nursing home industry gets a huge public slap in the face. Ouch! It really is painful because the disturbing editorial is written by a "comrade" in the continuum of long-ter . . .

Federal mortgage policy: has LTC escaped the storm?(VIEW ON washington)
Spokesmen for the long-term care industry often remind audiences that a facility for people in need of nursing services is "not just bricks and mortar." And it is true: Employees are indeed at the h . . .

Just who will take care of mom and dad?(PAUL WILLGING says ...)
In recent articles attempting to predict the future for nursing facilities and assisted living, I suggested that both these professional settings share a common challenge: personnel. Where, I asked, . . .

Disenchantment among LTC leaders--and its toll on quality.(MOVING TOWARD evidence-based)
Every day and every night, 17,000 nursing home administrators (NHAs) around the nation bear the awesome responsibility of ensuring quality of life for 1.1 million of our elders. As leaders, they gui . . .

Bariatrics catalog.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The 92-page Bariatrics catalog from AliMed[R] Inc., provides caregivers with an extensive list of more than 500 durable medical equipment products with weight capacities ranging from 300 to 1,200 lb . . .

Odor eliminator.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Dakota Products' odor-eliminator formula neutralizes offensive odors by changing their molecular structure. Non-Smoke's ultra-dry formula is very concentrated and requires only a small amount to be . . .

Carpet backing technology.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Dow Chemical Company's polyurethane carpet backing technology addresses assisted living facilities' demands, such as durability, maintenance, and roller mobility, without compromising flooring d . . .

Polyurethane-reinforced flooring.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Zeta Naos from FloorFolio[TM] Commercial Flooring is a heterogeneous flooring within the Responsive Flooring product line. Constructed with PUR (polyurethane-reinforced) material throughout the prod . . .

Wristwatch-like alert transmitter.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Part of RF Technologies[R] Code Alert[R] Wandering Management Solutions, the CodeWatch[TM] transmitter is a small, lightweight device that resembles a wristwatch that feels familiar and comfortable . . .

Adjustable bariatric bed.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Joerns Baril10A bed from Joerns Healthcare is specifically designed to address bariatric resident dignity while providing patient safety and comfort when resident weight exceeds standard surface . . .

Long-term care policy: lessons from overseas; An interview with Howard Gleckman, visiting fellow Center for Retirement Research,
As the world's population ages, policymakers in the United States are examining other industrialized nations' efforts to reform long-term care financing. In the past 12 years, France, Germany, and J . . .

Giving meaning to quality of life through technology: cutting-edge research on aging-in-place technologies at Carnegie Mellon Un
How can technology improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities? Is such technology achievable? Can it be affordable? Research demonstrates that most people simply want to . . .