At some point during the processing of placing a loved one in a nursing home, families must rely on the representations made by facilities as to the type of care that they are capable of providing. Representations made in promotional materials and through staff at the facility are frequently a determining factor in facilities selecting… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: wound care
Introducing The Bed Sore Resource Center: A Comprehensive Tool For Patients & Caregivers
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersI am thrilled to announce the unveiling of the latest addition to the Bed Sore FAQ site, the Bed Sore Resource Center. The Bed Sore Resource Center promises to become an essential tool for patients dealing with the multifaceted problems that accompany bed sores. Currently, the Bed Sore Resource Center has a: bed sore glossary,… Continue Reading
Government Report Confirms Pressure Ulcers Harm All Nursing Home Residents; Regardless Of Race, Sex or Age
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersA report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed what many nursing home residents and employees already know– pressure ulcers are a tremendous problem encountered be nursing home residents of all races, sexes and ages. The report,"Pressure Ulcers Among Nursing Home Resident: United States, 2004" analyzes information from the National Nursing Home… Continue Reading
Emergency Room Doctors Reporting Incidents Of Nursing Home Neglect
Posted in NeglectIn Washington D.C. emergency room physicians are are reporting nursing home neglect to authorities in increasing numbers. Nursing home residents are being presented to Washington D.C. emergency rooms with preventable medical conditions such as dehydration, malnutrition and unattended wound care. Consequently, the physicians are taking on an additional role as nursing home ombudsmen as they report their… Continue Reading
Whole Foods, Wound Care & ‘Fast Food Nation’
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersThis is not a word association game. This summarizes my day yesterday. A world of extremes. I began my day yesterday going to Whole Foods to pick up a sandwich to propel me on trip to see a client (I hate eating fast food–long before I saw the above movie). The store had just opened… Continue Reading
Proper Wound Documentation
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersDevelopment of a pressure sore can be devastating for both the individual and his or her family. Frequently, there are questions as to how to properly treat the wound. Before an adequate treatment plan can be developed, it is important to conduct a thorough assessment of the wounds. Below is an assessment compiled by Donna… Continue Reading