Efficacy of Aromatherapy - To Reduce Behavioral and Psychological Disturbances in People With Dementia
Behavioral and psychological disturbances in residents with dementia pose a challenge to healthcare workers when delivering quality patient care. Facilities who implement programs that utilize a variety of non-pharmacologic interventions for behavioral management of their residents, have more tools in their toolbox for supporting these residents.
When to Perform a Yearly TB Skin Test
In August of 2021, the Indiana Department of Health provided updated guidance on the Tuberculosis assessment and testing requirements of residents of long term care facilities.
Incorporating Movement to Treat Pain
Non-pharmacological interventions for pain management are a standard of care and should be integrated into the plan of care for residents suffering from acute or chronic pain.
Withholding Antibiotic Therapy for Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria with AMS
The nursing home industry continues to be challenged to shift practices around antibiotic prescribing and utilizing current research findings to inform best practices.
Social Isolation and Loneliness
The COVID-19 Pandemic highlighted the need to better understand the impacts that social isolation and feelings of loneliness had on residents living in nursing homes
Fitting EBP into Standard Practice
Recent changes to the CMS regulations have occurred requiring the use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) in nursing homes for residents that meet specific criteria.
All About Lecanumab - A New FDA Approved Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment
A New FDA Approved Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment
RSV in the Nursing Home
Winter season brings the recurrent threat of respiratory virus outbreaks
Clarifying POST Form Conflicts
When a Probari nurse is performing their admission review process, one of the areas of focus is the identification of any advance directive or code status order discrepancies.
Monitoring for Hypoglycemia in Older Adults
Monitoring for signs of hypoglycemia in the elderly is crucial to prevent serious health complications.
Up-to-date Diabetic Management Guidelines for PAC/LTC Residents
Over the past several years, there have been many changes in diabetic management
Detecting Patient Care ‘Land-mines’
To kick off the start of 2024, Probari's team of nurses reviewed the past year's top interventions
Managing COPD Exacerbation In-House
November is National COPD Awareness Month and with the respiratory virus season getting into full swing, we want to share our tips for managing your residents with COPD
Assessing and Managing Pain for Residents with Dementia
As dementia changes progress, a residentʼs ability to communicate pain or discomfort can become more difficult.
Evading Exacerbations - Keys for COPD Management in LTC
Caring for residents with COPD should maximize independence and minimize exacerbations.
Breaking Down the Difference: Palliative vs. Hospice Care
Many LTC staff, residents, and families have heard of palliative care but are unclear on what it really means or how it differs from hospice care
Focusing on Efficient Pressure Injury Prevention
Prevention, early detection, and treatment for skin alterations are key to quality care in the nursing home. Knowing this, Probari nurses review all skin issues and send recommendations for early intervention. Our team has compiled a guide to help your facility more effectively prevent avoidable skin breakdown.
Making Heart Failure Management More Manageable
Probari nurses identify opportunities to optimize care for acute conditions as well as common chronic conditions we manage in the nursing home setting.