Nutritional Supplements for Pressure Ulcers 101
A pressure ulcers or injury -- also known as a bedsore or decubitus ulcer -- is an area of localized damage to the skin, underlying tissue, or both. Poor nutritional
Nutrition-Related Care Area Assessments (CAAs): A Beginner’s Guide
Care area assessments (CAAs) -- several of which are nutrition-related -- reflect potential areas of concern for nursing home residents. However, many registered dietitians and dietary managers may not completely
QAPI: What Dietitians and Dietary Managers Need to Know
Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) is federal regulation for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It's a program that focuses on improving the lives of nursing home
7 Meal Programs for Older Adults
With Americans living longer than ever before, growth in the number of older adults continues to climb. At the same time, food insecurity, physical disability, and chronic disease cripple aging adults,
Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM): What Dietitians Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) transitioned to a new payment rule for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) called the patient driven payment model (PDPM). Under PDPM, dietitians have a
How to Write Nutrition Care Plans for Long-Term Care
Nutrition care plans provide communication for nutrition care between residents and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). They are a crucial component of documentation that help ensure residents maintain acceptable parameters
Should Sliding Scale Insulin Be Used in Nursing Homes?
There is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes in older adults, especially those living in long-term care. Insulin therapy is often an important treatment strategy for managing type 2 diabetes
Appetite Stimulant Drugs: Are They Safe or Effective In Older Adults?
Poor appetite is a common problem in older adults, especially for those living in long-term care. It can contribute to unintentional weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, and is associated with poor
Diabetic Diet: Does It Have a Place in Nursing Homes?
A diabetic diet is a type of therapeutic diet that may be prescribed to an older adult upon admission to a long-term care facility or nursing home. While well-intentioned, diabetic