by Keri McDermott | Dec 12, 2017 | Archived
Caregivers for older adults may have vast responsibilities, depending on the older adults’ needs. Caregivers can influence health decisions older adults make or the decisions other people make about older adults. Because of this influence and responsibility, they need...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 12, 2017 | Archived
The term “pressure injury” replaces “pressure ulcer” in the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Pressure Injury Staging System {according to the NPUAP}. The change in terminology more accurately describes pressure injuries to both intact and ulcerated skin. In...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 12, 2017 | Archived
CMS finalizes changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model, cancels Episode Payment Models and Cardiac Rehabilitation Incentive Payment Model The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the cancellation of the mandatory hip...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 5, 2017 | Archived
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) recently released its newly updated book, Vaccinating Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide—available for purchase or free download This completely updated guide on adult immunization (originally published in 2004) provides easy-to-use,...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 4, 2017 | Archived
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), December 3-9, 2017, is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. We hope you will join us this year as we encourage ALL to protect...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 30, 2017 | Archived
Thanks to the care team at Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska and efforts of the Lancaster County Crusade Against Cancer, Lon Sorenson is now cancer free. The Lancaster County Crusade Against Cancer is a partnership of community agencies, organizations and volunteers...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 27, 2017 | Archived
When her youngest son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 15 years ago, Chris Gathright was thankful for the routine diabetes care appointments and support group available. As she raised a child with diabetes, the value of education and lifestyle change became...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 20, 2017 | Archived
This interview was first published in the November 2017 issue of the QIO News. Sue Fleck, RN, MMHS, is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). An 18-year employee...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 17, 2017 | Archived
As the flu season is upon us, below are some helpful reminders and resources to help care for ourselves, our loved ones and our patients. ‘Take 3’ Actions to Fight the Flu. 1. Take the time to get a flu vaccine. The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 17, 2017 | Archived
Social media has found its place in healthcare ; it plays an important role in patient engagement. Healthcare providers now have an easier and more immediate way to connect with their patients and the public. The connections made on social media are doing everything...
