ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management

Be Appreciated

By Scott Warner, MLT(ASCP) — May 14, 2012

Take stock and try to fix what you don't like about your job.

Combating Common Hospice Misconceptions

By Lisa Erbstoesser, RN — May 15, 2012

Hospice programs are more prevalent, but there are still many myths about end-of-life care.

Covidien and GE Healthcare Form Five-Year Collaboration

May 13, 2012

Evidence-Based Care in Geriatrics

By E.J. Brown — May 10, 2012

Program offers evidence-based training to teach dementia patients' families the 'Skills 2 Care.'

May/June 2012 - Environmental Impact

May 14, 2012

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2.Webber et al. Role of hospital surfaces in the transmission of emerging health care associated pathogens: Norovirus, Clostridium dif?cile, and Acinetobacter species American Journal of Infection Control 2010; 3:S25-33.

3. APIC Guide to the Elimination of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the Long-Term Care Fa

May/June 2012 - Strength Training for the Older Adult

May 14, 2012

1. Physical Activity and Older Americans: Benefits and Strategies. June 2002. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved on March 26, 2012 from http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/activity.htm.

2. Hakkinen K, Kraemer WJ, Newton RU, Alen M. Changes in electromyographic activity, muscle fibre and force production characteristics during heavy resistance/power strength training in middle-ag

Photo Gallery: APIC 2012

Photos by Robin Hocevar — May 10, 2012

At the Chicago meeting, insiders predict a growing number of states will require an infection prevetionist on staff at LTC facilities.

Preventing Pneumococcal Disease

By Amy R. Painter, BSN, RN-BC, MSN, FNP — May 16, 2012

For a vaccine-preventable disease, pneumonia causes an alarming number of deaths.

Recovering from Bullying

Presented by Linda Steffens, MSN, RN, CCRN — May 15, 2012

Without proper attention, being a victim of bullying can have long-term effects.

Reducing Brain Activity Improves Memory After Cognitive Decline, Study Says

May 12, 2012

Video: 2012 APIC Chicago Conference

by Robin Hocevar — May 10, 2012

Infection preventionists strategize to reducing disease.

Yardi Beacon Joins Yardi Systems Family of Software

May 11, 2012

Yardi Beacon,™ a software solution for managing affordable housing portfolios, joins the current family of Yardi solutions including the Yardi Voyager™ Affordable Housing, Yardi Voyager™ PHA, Yardi CLASSIC™ and VisualHOMES.™

The Web-based software, whose general release was announced in February 2012, offers owners and managers of affordable properties integration of compliance, accounting and property management. Yardi Beacon offers a fully in