McKnights had an article on the need for recruitment and retention of certified nurse aides who provide 95% of the direct care but typically receive minimum wage and no benefits in difficult short-staffed environments. The article discusses how few nursing homes actually include Certified Nursing Assistants in the care planning process. The need for CNAs
A new study shows that nurse-led fall prevention programs have a significant impact on reducing the number of falls patients experience in healthcare facilities. Despite there already being numerous studies on how to prevent falls in care facilities, there are very few that focus on nurse-led programs. However, nurses are critical in preventing falls, as
The Ocala News reported on the nursing home who caused two fractures when caregivers dropped her during a transfer. While receiving care from a nursing home in Ocala, Florida, Brandi Pridgeon was dropped by, not one, but two nurses during a transfer from her bed to her wheelchair. Despite the necessary training nurses are expected to
A recent study featured in McKnight’s highlights that osteoporosis treatment in patients aged 80 and older is linked to significantly lower rates of hospitalization and all-cause mortality. The research, which analyzed data from over 88,000 individuals using the TriNetX database, found that older adults who received medications such as bisphosphonates, denosumab, raloxifene, or teriparatide after
Care.com had an article asking why do older people seem to bruise easier? Lack of iron? Thinner skin? Abuse? There are many ways in which bruising can happen. As adults get older, they are more susceptible to experience bruising on the skin. While unexplained injuries are a major concern and a signal for something worse, this