Key findings
Data from the National Nursing Home Survey, 2004
In 2004, about 159,000 • current U.S. nursing home residents (11%) had pressure ulcers. Stage 2 pressure ulcers were the most common.
Residents aged 64 years • and under were more likely than older residents to have pressure ulcers.
Residents of nursing homes • for a year or less [...]
According to the CDC, in a study regarding pressure ulcers based on data from the National Nursing Home Survey, 2004
Pressure Ulcer – Definitions
Pressure ulcers: Nursing home providers were asked the highest stage of any pressure ulcer the sampled resident currently had. This measure had five categories: no pressure ulcer, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, [...]
“Enhancing Excellence in Leadership” – 2008-2010
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Goals Established: Strategic Plan, 2008-2010
In late 2007 and 2008 the Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators reviewed their mission, current operational effectiveness, national trends, and future skill sets required of a contemporary administrator and focused on four major areas to further promote the public’s interest in quality care [...]
Verne Gagne incident highlights problem of dementia and violence
According to a story by:
By Jeremy Olson
jolson@pioneerpress.com
Posted: 02/22/2009 12:01:00 AM CST
Nursing homes are facing more and more challenges as they admit residents with dementia who are prone to combative outbursts.
The Feb. 14 death of Helmut Gutmann, 97, after he was thrown to the floor by former wrestler [...]