Tag: Long-term care
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Poor Sleep in Seniors Linked to Health Risks in Care Homes
Overview: Sleep problems affect one in five long-term care residents Sleep disturbances are a common issue in long-term care facilities, impacting more than 20% of residents. An international study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo analyzed health records from over 21,000 residents aged 65 and older across 228 long-term care homes in New…
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Poor Sleep Tied to Adverse Health Outcomes in Seniors in Long-Term Care
Sleep Problems in Long-Term Care: A Growing Concern Sleep problems affect more than one in five residents in long-term care facilities, a finding that sheds light on a hidden but critical aspect of senior health. An international study led by researchers from the University of Waterloo analyzed health records of over 21,000 residents aged 65…
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Study links poor sleep to adverse health outcomes in seniors in long-term care
Overview: Sleep problems are a common challenge in long-term care Sleep disturbances affect more than one in five residents in long-term care facilities, according to a comprehensive international study led by researchers from the University of Waterloo. The investigation analyzed health records of over 21,000 residents aged 65 and older across 228 long-term care homes…
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National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges in Canadian Healthcare
National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges National Infection Control Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the people who turn policy into practice across Canadian hospitals and long-term care facilities. From infection control practitioners to team leaders and coordinators, the week honors the essential work of those who prevent infections, protect patients, staff,…
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National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges in Health Care
National Infection Control Week 2025: A Time to Celebrate IPC Leaders and Frontline Heroes National Infection Control Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who safeguard patients, residents, and visitors from preventable infections. Across hospitals and long‑term care facilities, infection prevention and control (IPC) teams work tirelessly to translate science into practice, close…
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Nursing Minimum Datasets in Long-Term Care Settings: A Scoping Review
Introduction and Background Nursing minimum datasets (NMDSs) are defined as a minimum set of information items with uniform definitions and categories that address the essential dimensions of nursing care across diverse health care settings. In long-term care (LTC) — including residential homes, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities for older adults — NMDSs aim to standardize…
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Nursing Minimum Datasets in Long-Term Care: A Scoping Review of What’s Next for Data-Driven Care
Introduction: The Growing Need for Standardized Nursing Data in Long-Term Care As populations age and care needs become more complex, long-term care facilities—from nursing homes to rehabilitation centers—face a surge in data requirements. Nursing minimum datasets (NMDSs) are designed to provide a standardized, uniform set of nursing information that supports multiple data users in the…
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Nursing Minimum Datasets in Long-Term Care: A Scoping Review
Overview Nursing Minimum Datasets (NMDSs) are defined as a minimal set of nursing information with uniform definitions and categories, designed to meet the information needs of multiple health data users. In long-term care, NMDSs can standardize documentation, support policy decisions, and enable interprofessional data use across diverse settings such as nursing homes, retirement communities, and…
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Pflegegrad 1 Reform in Germany: CDU Opens the Door, SPD Pushes Back
Standoff over Pflegegrad 1 Reform The debate over the future of Germany’s long‑term care system is heating up as the ruling coalition navigates a widening funding gap. In North Rhine-Westphalia, CDU Health Minister Karl-Josef Laumann signaled openness to reforming the so‑called Pflegegrade, the eight‑level system designed to determine care entitlements. He told the Rheinische Post…