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The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) publishes the “Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice” document that has been legally recognized as the standard for infusion practice. In a court of law it is [...]

Most adults and many children have taken Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) for pain or fever or both.  These drugs are recommended for the pain of arthritis and are widely used for [...]

Blood glucose control is critical for diabetic patients because every major study published has shown convincingly that lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) equals a reduction in diabetes-related [...]

Winter can be a beautiful time of the year. But for elders with unsteady balance, winter can also be a dangerous time to go outdoors. According to the National Safety Council, slips and falls on [...]

The holidays can certainly be a wonderful time of year at skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities and senior housing properties of all types. It is a [...]

Although the holidays can be a challenging time for busy nurses, even the busiest nurse can create a special feeling this holiday season with a little forethought, flexibility and creativity. [...]

Older adults tend to accumulate what I call the three “Ds”: Diseases, Doctors, and Drugs.  Multiple chronic diseases such as heart failure, high blood pressure, and diabetes are common in older [...]

Older adults are more likely to develop long-term (chronic) health conditions that require treatment with multiple medications.  Many older adults also take non-prescription (OTC) medications, [...]

Delirium is a sudden change in mental status that may occur in older adults at any time but especially during hospitalizations, after surgery, or anytime the environment around them changes.  [...]

Less than half of all Americans received the influenza vaccine last year.  Overall, 75.2% of healthcare workers were vaccinated in the 2013-14 season.  Coverage was higher for health care workers [...]