A group of healthcare societies has issued updated infection control guidance for nursing homes, marking the guideline’s first update in 17 years. The guidance was published Oct. 28 in Infection ...

One too many tragedies occur each year to starkly underline how the smallest gaps can massively undermine elderly care. Senior care facilities are ...

The first major update to long-term care infection prevention and control recommendations in 17 years offer providers a new roadmap that acknowledges the increased medical needs of residents, the rise ...

Drug‑resistant Candida auris is rising in Illinois care facilities; health teams call for screening and deep cleaning.

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. Care at home allows patients to recover in their home with their loved ones or have comfort and symptom ...

As one provider moved from reactive paper-based management to proactive, tech-supported leadership, it has been focused on ...

A new study suggests outcomes for major surgery are improved when patients receive one-on-one prehabilitation care prior to ...

Every nursing home accepts a legal duty to protect residents from the moment they enter the facility. This duty includes medical care, hygiene maintenance, fall prevention strategies, and basic human ...

Food plays an essential role in long term care (LTC) settings. Dining services teams do more than provide three meals a day.

What started as a measure during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the spread of infection in long-term care and congregate ...

Diphtheria remains a threat, but effective management hinges on rapid access to both antibiotics and a critically scarce ...

Explore the evolution and future challenges of India's liver transplant program, highlighting innovation, accessibility, and ...