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Extended Care Product News - ISSN: 0895-2906 - Volume 102 - Issue 6 - July 2005
Clint Maun, CSP
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Staffing Matters
Renée J. Olszewski
Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N
Jo Walters, RNC
Facilities can overcome the challenges of retaining employees and keeping them satisfied by fostering an environment of respect, recognition, and rewards.

The Power of Volunteers
Michael K. Fehland
One skilled nursing facility is redefining high-quality care through an innovative volunteer program that enriches the lives of all involved.

Age-Related Vision Loss
Alberta L. Orr, MSW, and Priscilla Rogers, PhD
By learning about the basics of vision-related rehabilitation services, healthcare professionals can help elder persons retain their independence.

Piecing Together Wound Management
Donald E. Mrdjenovich, DPM, CWS, FCCWS, and Cynthia A. Fleck, RN, BSN, MBA, ET/WOCN, DAPWCA, CWS, FCCWS
An interdisciplinary approach to wound care can yield rapid and accurate assessments of wounds, promoting optimal healing and reducing the financial strain on patients and the healthcare system.
Leah Klusch, RN, BSN
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July/August 2005
News and Trends:
July/August 2005
Ben Peirce, RN, BA, CWOCN, and Pamela Teenier, RN, MBA, CHCE, COS-C
Robert A. Norman, DO, MPH
Evelyn Phillips, MS, RD, LDN
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CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDANCE: THE UTILIZATION OF ADJUSTABLE LOW BEDS IN THE PREVENTION OF FALLS AND INJURIOUS FALLS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
Fall Management Technology: Can a New Generation Position Monitor Assist with F-Tag 323 Compliance?
Using Medications Appropriately
Creating a Culture of Safety
Answering Skin and Wound Questions
Medicare Enhances QIO Program Oversight
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