MDSCentral

ASCP initiative helps reduce medication-related problems in elderly

MacKenzie Kimball — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:41 +0000

ASCP's Campaign 2011 is a multi-faceted initiative designed to raise awareness of medication-related problems in the elderly, educate seniors and caregivers about the appropriate use of medications, and take additional steps including educating policy makers to reduce medication-related problems.

Ask Diane: Will Swing Beds use the MDS 3.0?

Diane Brown — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:56 +0000

Regulatory Specialist Diane Brown answers whether swing beds will use the MDS 3.0.

AAHSA unveils Idea House during annual exposition

MacKenzie Kimball — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:55:42 +0000

AAHSA unveiled it’s Idea House, a 2,600 square-foot model home that uses innovative technologies and design to help older adults maintain their independence at home.

Empathy is key in November, National Alzheimer’s Awareness month

MacKenzie Kimball — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:35:24 +0000

Empathy allows us to understand people suffering from dementia. Sometimes their way of expressing themselves comes across as a challenging behavior. But nursing home staff should see it as a sign of distress and recognize that something is wrong.

Handling the needs of residents suffering from incontinence

MacKenzie Kimball — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:54 +0000

Residents who cannot control when or where they urinate suffer from urinary incontinence, or UI. There are things that can be done to improve this condition, but it is important to know what the cause is so the right care and treatment can be given.

Ask Diane: Does a certified activity director need to sign the activities section on the MDS 2.0?

Diane Brown — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:42:55 +0000

Regulatory Specialist Diane Brown answers whether an activities director's signature is necessary on the MDS 2.0.

Recognizing bacteria in long-term care facilities

MacKenzie Kimball — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:38:37 +0000

Illnesses are common in healthcare settings. Long-term care facilities are no different. The following list offers details about bacteria that are often found in facilities.

Nursing home tackles Sunday boredom with fantasy football league

MacKenzie Kimball — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:34:35 +0000

A Massachusetts skilled nursing facility is giving its residents a reason to cheer every Sunday afternoon. The Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge, MA started a fantasy football league this year as a way to extend creative programming.

Recognizing body changes that influence proper nutrition

MacKenzie Kimball — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:54 +0000

People who are sick or elderly have different food requirements than young, healthy people. They are also more likely to suffer harm from not eating the right foods.

Understanding basic rules of consolidated billing

MacKenzie Kimball — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:45:56 +0000

Administrators need to understand a few basic rules when dealing with the consolidated billing system. The first is the 35/18 rule.