Contemporary Long Term Care articles from August 2002

Contemporary Long Term Care archives from August 2002

Everybody has a deadline. (Editor's Notebook).
August 1, 2002... MY SON, JACOB, IS MY HERO. He really is. He's a 7-year-old with compassion and a funny side. He has talents (such as drawing) that I never even knew he had. But he also finds it hard to stay focused. Common for a 7-year-old? Some might say,...

N.Y. targets Medicaid overpayments: nursing home operators to repay funds. (News Fronts).
August 1, 2002... FOUR NURSING HOMES IN THE LONG ISLAND and New York City areas have agreed to repay more than $930,000 for having overbilled the Medicaid program, according to New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. The Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud...

'Champions of change'. (Of Note).(Pioneer Network conference)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Pioneer Network will hold its Third National Conference Aug. 14-17,2002, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Oak Brook, Ill. This year's theme is "Champions of Change"--a call for new leadership at all levels of elder care. The Pioneer Network,...

Governors warned not to expect federal Medicaid help.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... GOVERNORS WARNED NOT TO EXPECT FEDERAL MEDICAID HELP CMS Administrator Tom Scully has told a gathering of U.S. governors that a Senate measure to increase federal funding for state Medicaid programs may bot fly, reports the Associated Press. If...

Millions awarded in fire-ant case. (Under the Wire).(Greystone Retirement Community and Terminix Inernational liable for victim's injuries from indoor fire-ant invasion)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... MILLIONS AWARDED IN FIRE-ANT CASE. An Alabama jury determined that Greystone Retirement Community must share blame with its pest-control company for a 1999 incident in which a swarm of fire ants attacked a resident of an assisted living...

3m skin health. (Hot Links).(<www.3M.com/skinhealth>)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Resource for skin health care This Web site provides skin health-related information for health care professionals including healthy skin maintenance, prevention of at-risk skin conditions, treatment of damaged skin, and care of IV...

National Clearinghouse on the direct care workforce. (Hot Links).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Information that addresses workforce issues in long term care The National Clearinghouse, developed by the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute in cooperation with the Direct Care Alliance, conducts surveys and studies analyzing...

N.J. shows worst Medicaid shortfall. (State News).
August 1, 2002... An independent analysis of the Medicaid program released in July by BDO Seidman, a national accounting firm, revealed that New Jersey nursing homes are the nation's most underfunded, with a per-patient daily shortfall of $22.33, or more than...

Providers launch quality initiative. (In Brief).(Quality First: A Covenant for Healthy, Affordable, and Ethical Long--Term Care)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Leaders of three major long term care organizations gathered July 16 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to sign a pledge and launch an industry-wide initiative aimed at gaining public trust while improving the quality of care. ...

Perkins Eastman buys OWP/P senior living group. (Acquisitions).(Perkins Eastman Architects P.C. buys Senior Living Consulting Group)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Perkins Eastman Architects--a New York-based architectural, interior, designing, and planning firm--has purchased the Senior Living Consulting group from OWP/P, an architectural, interior design, engineering, planning, and facility-consulting...

Newton expands assisted living operations. (Acquisitions).(Newton Senior Living)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Newton Senior Living, a privately held provider of senior living residences, has purchased three assisted living facilities and will manage a fourth. Each of the properties was operated by CareMatrix Corp. The three acquired properties are:...

Sunrise Assisted Living closes deal with CalPERS. (Property Sales).(California Public Employees Retirement System)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Sunrise Assisted Living has completed the sale/long term manage back of two assisted living communities for $29.7 million. The California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) acquired an 80 percent interest in the venture. Sunrise, with...

Service Master sells health care properties. (Property Sales).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Marcus & Millichap, a real estate investment brokerage firm headquartered in Encino, Calif., has sold the five-property Service Master health care portfolio for $11.5 million to Canyon Creek Development, a privately held company based in...

Rochester Medical signs deal with Coloplast. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Rochester Medical Corp. has signed an agreement with Coloplast for the marketing and distribution of Rochester Medical's anti-infection Release-NF Foley Catheters. Coloplast paid Rochester Medical $1 million (U.S.) for exclusive marketing and...

Jacqueline Vance. (Corporate Ladder).(receives nurse administrator of the year awards)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Jacqueline Vance, RNC, director of Clinical Affairs for the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) and president of the Maryland chapter of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NANDONA/LTC),...

Don L. Hammond. (Corporate Ladder).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Don L. Hammond has been named assistant vice president of facilities management by Classic Residence by Hyatt, the senior living affiliate of Chicago-based Hyatt Corp.

Steve Anastasio. (Corporate Ladder).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Steve Anastasio has been named senior vice president of leadership and organizational development of Sunrise Assisted Living, based in McLean, Va.

Elsie S. French. (Corporate Ladder).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Elsie S. French has been named privacy officer for ACTS Retirement-LifeCommunities Inc. based in West Point, Pa.

Aegis of Pleasant Hill. (Corporate Ladder).(Aegis Assisted Living)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Frank Burke has been promoted to executive director for Aegis of Aptos (Calif.) and Anne Gilles has been appointed executive director of Aegis of Pleasant Hill (Calif.) by Redmond, Wash.-based Aegis Assisted Living.

Jo Anne Snow. (Corporate Ladder).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Jo Anne Snow has been appointed director of Transcription Operations for Precyse Solutions, headquartered in King of Prussia, Pa.

Vince A. Liaguno. (Corporate Ladder).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Vince A. Liaguno, BS, LNHA, has been named administrator of Vincent Bove Health Center at Jefferson's Ferry Lifecare Retirement Center in East Setauket, N.Y.

James P. Firman. (Corporate Ladder).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... James P. Firman, president and CEO of The National Council on the Aging (NCOA), is the new chair of the 47-member Leadership Concil on the Aging.

Jeffrey J. Rathfon. (Corporate Ladder).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Jeffrey J. Rathfon has been named Managing director of Mission Development Services at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, headquartered in West Pont, Pa.

Lessons for our future: what tomorrow's managers need to know. (Finance).
August 1, 2002... EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP IN long term care are every bit as critical now as ever. Each year, problems with meeting new federal regulations, staffing requirements, overbuilt markets, and encroaching competition challenge...

CCRC 'phantom income': short-run financial squeeze or bursting bubble? (Seniors Housing).(continuing care retirement centers)
August 1, 2002... MANY NOT-FOR-PROFIT CCRCS ARE CAUGHT IN A FINANCIAL squeeze, and typically they are affected by a mix of seven trends: (1) endowment-fund market values are down at least 20 percent during the last 18 months, (2) depressed earnings on these...

Urinary incontinence in elderly women: the right assessment will tailor the correct treatment. (Incontinence).
August 1, 2002... URINARY INCONTINENCE (UI) AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 13 million Americans, with the highest prevalence in the elderly. The cost is estimated to be approximately $16 billion annually and is expected to rise as the aging population grows. UI imposes a...

Between a rock and a hard place: navigate the legal constraints of involuntary. (Legal Briefs).
August 1, 2002... Long term care facilities seeking to discharge a resident against his or her wishes often find themselves caught between the Scylla of a resident's legal right not to be discharged and the Charybdis of the rights of other residents and staff....

Racing toward the deadline. (Cover Story).(towards compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
August 1, 2002... Another month has gone by, and the pile of sand in the bottom of the HIPAA hourglass is mounting steadily toward that Oct. 16 deadline. Ideally, skilled nursing facilities and other long term providers that meet the HIPAA definition of covered...

Winners of inaugural caregiver awards show 'can-do' attitude. (2002 Order of Excellence Awards).
August 1, 2002... Many of today's heroes go unsung. Perhaps it is because they perform their duties not for the glory (or, certainly, for the riches), but for the greater good of the satisfaction that only comes from doing this type of work. Still, a pat on the...

Worth? What's good caregiving: there are myriad ways to show how much you value your frontline caregiver. Ready to walk the walk? (Frontline Caregiver).
August 1, 2002... DELINEATING THE REASONS WHY THE frontline caregiver deserves a high level of respect and admiration is easy. Finding the right way to show this respect and admiration is not. It's not that administrators don't want to lavish attention and...

Bankruptcy is bad medicine. (Viewpoint).
August 1, 2002... A RECENT ARTICLE IN CONTEMPORARY LONG TERM CARE (December 2001, page 63) suggested bankruptcy as a possible solution to cure the financial ills of some facilities within the industry. That article was entitled "Prescriptions for Bankruptcy."...

Floor-to-ceiling ambience makes (w)all the difference: colors, patterns, and textures are just the beginning. (Design).
August 1, 2002... AS TODAY'S CONSUMERS ARE DEMANDING MORE HOME-LIKE senior living environments, facilities are learning that providing appropriate wallcoverings can help meet residents' expectations, address specific performance requirements, and may even...

Trolling the online database: wakeup call; what looks like fact may be a fish story. (Technology).
August 1, 2002... ONLINE DATABASES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN MOST BUSINESS environments, including long term care. Such databases offer searchers a wealth of easily accessible information. It is tempting to jump in and extract data such as other facilities' operating...

Wound, skin, and incontinence care line. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Top quality * U.S.A. made * Reasonable cost Sage Pharmaceuticals Inc. 866-525-4566 CIRCLE NO. 150

Air Flow wheelchair cushion. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Versatile design fits wheelchair, bed, and conventional chair * Femur channel improves positioning Biomedical Systems 314-576-6800 x3079 CIRCLE NO. 151

Warm-up wound therapy. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Uses warmth to heal by increasing blood flow to wound * Wound cover absorbs exudate, allows uninterrupted skin growth Augustine Medical Inc. 800-800-436 CIRCLE NO. 152

[Cellerate.sub.RX]. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Reduces pain and helps reduce bleeding * cellular regeneration * wound exudates Advanced Wound Care Inc. 888-933-8063 CIRCLE NO. 153

V.A.C. freedom. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Lightweight and portable * Potentially reduces number of dressing changes * Filter system minimizes odor KCI 877-WOUNDVAC CIRCLE NO. 154

Elbowlift. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Made from soft, firm medical-grade foam with smooth surfaces * Low-friction backing improves movement DM Systems 800-254-5438 CIRCLE NO. 155

Hy-tape. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Waterproof * Latex free * Zinc oxide based adhesive tape that is gentle to the skin Hy-Tape International 800-248-0101 CIRCLE NO. 155

Nursing care and triple care. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Formulated to be highly effective, yet gentle to compromised skin * Educational programs also available Smith & Nephew 800-289-1261 CIRCLE NO. 157

Accu-Rulers. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Disposable * Prevents cross-contamination * Cost-effective, resealable packs * WBE certified * Full line of wound-care products available Accu-Ruler 888-418-4484 CIRCLE NO. 158

Cut & Scrape cleaner. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Antiseptic wipe and first aid spray * Cleans and soothes minor cuts and abrasions Safetec 716-895-1822 CIRCLE NO. 159

Measuring guide. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Made of safe, flexible, clear plastic * Measures in metric and inches * Guide is disposable, accurate, convenient, and quick Trademark Medical Corp. 800-325-9044 CIRCLE NO. 160

Circulator boot. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * FDA-approved product for both arterial and venous insufficiency * Used for wound care and limb salvage Circulator Boot Corp. 610-240-9980 CIRCLE NO. 161

Biatain heel foam dressing. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Designed specifically for wounds located on the heel * Highly flexible with an adhesive border * Fits 90 percent of all foot sizes Coloplast Corp. 800-533-0484 CIRCLE NO. 162

Demi boot. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Locking adjustable hydrocushion to lift the heel * Ambulation some and Polyplast insole for the dabetic foot available LaMed Inc. 248-650-0476 CIRCLE NO. 163

Air flow heeler. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Washable sheepskin cover for comfort and dryness * Easy to use adjustable air chambers assume comfort * Velcro straps maintain positioning Biomedical Systems 314-576-6800 x3079 CIRCLE NO. 164

Polaroid healthCam 2. (Skin and Wound Care).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Accurately documents initial conditions and progress * Enhances patient education and care-related communications Briggs Corporation 800-247-2343 CIRCLE NO. 165

Panacea ultimate mattress. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Ultimate mattress line features fully anatomically zoned pressure-relieving surface areas * Suitable for residents with single-site stage III wounds Direct Supply 800-634-7328 CIRCLE NO. 166

Ultraseal flexible barrier ring. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Flexible, moldable for comfort * Creates secure seal Marlen Manufacturing & Dovelopment Co. 216-292-7060 CIRCLE NO. 167

Derma-Wand. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Germicidal (UVC) lamp used to create a bacteria-free environment for the treatment of skin disorders National Biological Corporation 800-336-5045 CIRCLE NO. 168

Selan+ zinc oxide cream. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Greaseless formula absorbs quickly and leaves no residue * Will not clog disposable briefs * Clean aroma Span-America Medical Systems 800-868-6752 CIRCLE NO. 169

Foam care cleansing systems. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * antimicrobial * Product line includes hand scrubs, skin cleansers, and more Kimberly-Clark Professional 888-346-4652 CIRCLE NO. 170

Shampoo rinse tray. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Adjustable tray attaches to wheelchair handles with screw-operated clamps for hair care, ear irrigation, or scalp treatment Maddak Inc. 973-628-7600 CIRCLE NO. 171

WypAll X60 hygienic washcloth. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Disposable, durable, absorbent * Multiple uses * Packaged in quarter-fold format Kimberly-Clark Professional 888-346-4652 CIRCLE NO. 172

Plak-Vac with 2th care star filament. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Gently massages gums * Five-pointed star shape holds any dentifrice Trademark Medical Corp. 800-325-9044 CIRCLE NO. 173

Skin-care line. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Includes products for reddened or excoriated skin, dry scaly feet/lower legs, dry skin, body odor, and dry scalp Apollo Corporation 800-247-5490 CIRCLE NO. 174

Heat-on-demand powerdisc. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Uses induction heating technology to extend thermal capability to an hour or more * "Charges" in 9 seconds * No gloves or special handling needed Aladdin Temp-Rite 800-888-8018 CIRCLE NO. 175

Aquarium. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Custom made to match decor * Standard designs available * Array of aquatic creatures and plants available West Coast Aquarium Industries 800-347-4954 CIRCLE NO. 176

Joerns easy care 2004 bed. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Low height of 8 3/4 inches offers restraint-free resident safety * 16 1/2-inch travel range eliminates need to bend or stoop * Powered by 4 DC motors Sunrise Medical Continuing Care Group 800-972-7581 CIRCLE NO. 177

Hatha yoga exercises. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Collections contains 100 reproducible yoga poses * Contains exercises for flexibility, balance, and more VHI 800-356-0709 CIRCLE NO. 178

Room air purifiers. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Product line expanded to include medium-capacity unit * Noise level comparable to a personal computer Blueair Inc. 888-258-3247 CIRCLE NO. 179

Hoyer stand-aid. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Adjustable leg width * Ergonomic push handle allows for simple steering of device Sunrise Medical 800-826-0270 CIRCLE NO. 180

Customizable furniture. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Furniture for health care and senior living markets includes such features such as: * custom dimensions for maximum personal use * headboard heights to accommodate hospital beds * easy-pull handles on drawers * modified desk...

Metering faucets. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * ADA-complaint * Available in three models * Requires just 5 pounds of pressure to activate Moen Incorporated 800-289-6636 CIRCLE NO. 182

Optima lift-chair. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Wheels for easy moving disengage when chair lifts * Upholstered with water-proof fabric * Chaise cushion is removable Optima Products Inc. 888-990-9394 CIRCLE NO. 184

Preventing and handling resident abuse video. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Provides simple but effective process to recognize and prevent abuse and neglect in nursing home facilities Geriatric Video Productions 800-621-9181 CIRCLE NO. 185

Casual furniture. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Collections in aluminum, wrought aluminum, and wrought iron * Designed for indoor or outdoor use * Innovative ergonomics * Enhanced stability Crestmark International 612-343-5567 CIRCLE NO. 186

Swing away foot support. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Swings to side for safe, easy transfer * Covered in vinyl, side and back panels are cushioned for comfort * Fits all standard wheelchairs * Available in double-unit sets or single units Skil-Care Corporation 800-431-2972...

Pro-Series drying tumblers. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Microprocessor controls have six preset programs which can be customized * Automatic dry cycles continuously monitor dryness levels Continental Girbau Inc. 800-256-1073 CIRCLE NO. 188

Ableware softcurve grip cutlery. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Ideal for people with arthritis or limited hand grasp * Contoured with a slight curve * Stainless steel with santoprene handles * Knife, fork, teaspoon, and tablespoon available Maddak Inc. 973-628-7600 CIRCLE NO....

NexGen floor care machine. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Operates at about 125 feet per minute * Easily accessible cutoff switch NexGen Floor Care Solutions Johnson wax Professional 262-631-4001 CIRCLE NO. 190

Freedom turner. (Editor's Picks).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... * Allows a single caregiver to be able to turn a resident * Machine washable and disinfectant safe AliMed Inc. 800-225-2610 CIRCLE NO. 192

Blueprints for reform. (Spotlight On).(nursing home care reform)
August 1, 2002... Sen. John Breaux (D.-La.) chairs the Senate Special Committee on Aging and serves on the Senate Finance Committee. In 1998, he was selected by the White House and congressional leaders to chair the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future...