Also known as pressure ulcers, bedsores are a serious health concern. Bedsores occur when a person stays in one position for too long, which can damage the skin and underlying tissue. Preventing and managing bedsores is a key concern for nursing home staff. Failure to...
Month: April 2024
How do bedsores affect your health?
Also known as pressure ulcers, bedsores are a serious health concern. Bedsores occur when a person stays in one position for too long, which can damage the skin and underlying tissue. Preventing and managing bedsores is a key concern for nursing home staff. Failure to...
How common are surgical errors to hospital patients?
When any of us go to the hospital for a surgical procedure, we place our trust in the doctors and other medical professionals that take care of us. We assume, sometimes, that because they have a lot of knowledge, they are beyond making mistakes. However, that is not...
About a quarter of C. diff infections occur in nursing homes
Clostridioides difficile infections pose a notable threat to residents in nursing homes. C. diff is a bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea and inflammation of the colon, leading to complications, especially among older adults. These infections can sometimes prove...