Of course, kids aren't the only ones with germs on their hands. That's why residents, staff and guests all need to work together and do their part! Click here to read the article and view hand hygiene tips for everyone in your facility.
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Showing posts with label Embrace Magazine. Show all posts
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Check Out Our New Embrace Article on Hand Hygiene!
Of course, kids aren't the only ones with germs on their hands. That's why residents, staff and guests all need to work together and do their part! Click here to read the article and view hand hygiene tips for everyone in your facility.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Can't Get Enough of Embrace? Check Out Our Exclusive Online Articles
Click here to read the article. If you have suggestions for future online-exclusive articles, please send them to embrace@embracethemagazine.com.
Friday, June 3, 2011
A Taste of Embrace
Have you visited the Embrace magazine website yet? Each time we publish a new issue of the magazine, we update the site with sneak peeks at that issue's articles. If you're a ProMed customer, you can also subscribe to the magazine (it's complimentary) while you're visiting the site!
Here's a look at one of this issue's articles. To read the entire story, subscribe or contact your ProMed territory manager for a copy of the magazine! We also recently created a Facebook page for Embrace. Users who "like" the page can stay up-to-date on future issues of the magazine and learn about exclusive Web-only articles!
Where is Latex Lurking?
Tips and considerations for creating a safer environment
By Laura Kuhn
Close your eyes. Now, picture a product in your facility that contains latex. What are you picturing? Chances are, you've conjured up an image of gloves. While latex and gloves seem to go hand in hand – pun intended - latex can also lurk in some unexpected places and be a serious problem for people with latex allergies.
What's the problem with latex, anyhow?
Natural rubber latex is manufactured using a milky fluid that comes from the rubber tree. When people have latex allergies, their immune systems mistakenly think that proteins found in natural rubber latex are harmful substances. This can lead to allergic reactions ranging from sneezing and skin rashes to anaphylaxis.1
Latex sensitivity can be caused by either direct contact with latex or inhalation of latex particles. Products that are made of latex can shed latex particles, which then become airborne. This is especially common with latex gloves.1 Even powder-free latex gloves can contain a small amount of residual powder that is released into the air when gloves are pulled on and off.
It is estimated that between 1 and 6 percent of the general population is sensitized to latex.2 Roughly 8 to 12 percent of healthcare workers have a latex sensitivity, partly because of frequent exposure to latex.
The costs related to latex allergy are staggering. It can cost between $5,000 and $25,000 to treat just one anaphylactic episode resulting from a latex allergy. On average, the overall cost to treat latex allergy is estimated at $218,000 per employee.3 There is no "cure” for latex allergy.
Other latex-containing products
While gloves have become the poster child for latex in long-term care, many other products around your facility could also contain latex, including1:
Here's a look at one of this issue's articles. To read the entire story, subscribe or contact your ProMed territory manager for a copy of the magazine! We also recently created a Facebook page for Embrace. Users who "like" the page can stay up-to-date on future issues of the magazine and learn about exclusive Web-only articles!
Where is Latex Lurking?
Tips and considerations for creating a safer environment
By Laura Kuhn
Close your eyes. Now, picture a product in your facility that contains latex. What are you picturing? Chances are, you've conjured up an image of gloves. While latex and gloves seem to go hand in hand – pun intended - latex can also lurk in some unexpected places and be a serious problem for people with latex allergies.
What's the problem with latex, anyhow?
Natural rubber latex is manufactured using a milky fluid that comes from the rubber tree. When people have latex allergies, their immune systems mistakenly think that proteins found in natural rubber latex are harmful substances. This can lead to allergic reactions ranging from sneezing and skin rashes to anaphylaxis.1
Latex sensitivity can be caused by either direct contact with latex or inhalation of latex particles. Products that are made of latex can shed latex particles, which then become airborne. This is especially common with latex gloves.1 Even powder-free latex gloves can contain a small amount of residual powder that is released into the air when gloves are pulled on and off.
It is estimated that between 1 and 6 percent of the general population is sensitized to latex.2 Roughly 8 to 12 percent of healthcare workers have a latex sensitivity, partly because of frequent exposure to latex.
The costs related to latex allergy are staggering. It can cost between $5,000 and $25,000 to treat just one anaphylactic episode resulting from a latex allergy. On average, the overall cost to treat latex allergy is estimated at $218,000 per employee.3 There is no "cure” for latex allergy.
Other latex-containing products
While gloves have become the poster child for latex in long-term care, many other products around your facility could also contain latex, including1:
- Blood pressure cuffs
- Stethoscopes
- IV tubing
- Syringes
- Respirators
- Electrode pads
- Masks
- Carpet
- Waistbands on clothing
- Disposable briefs
- Sanitary pads
- Rubber bands
- Hot water bottles
Monday, May 23, 2011
Exercise, Confidence-Building Programs Help COPD Patients Increase Activity
Researchers in Illinois and Michigan found that combining exercise classes and confidence-building programs can help individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increase their physical activity.
During their study, researchers split individuals with COPD into three groups. One group did upper-body resistance exercises along with participating in a self confidence-building program, the second group did upper-body resistance training and participated in health education and the third group performed gentle armchair exercises and took part in health education classes. The researchers used a device similar to a pedometer to determine that the patients who attended the self confidence-building courses were able to increase their light physical activity. To learn more, click here.
The most recent issue of ProMed's exclusive magazine, Embrace, also featured an article on the causes of and treatment options for COPD. To read it in its entirety, click here.
During their study, researchers split individuals with COPD into three groups. One group did upper-body resistance exercises along with participating in a self confidence-building program, the second group did upper-body resistance training and participated in health education and the third group performed gentle armchair exercises and took part in health education classes. The researchers used a device similar to a pedometer to determine that the patients who attended the self confidence-building courses were able to increase their light physical activity. To learn more, click here.
The most recent issue of ProMed's exclusive magazine, Embrace, also featured an article on the causes of and treatment options for COPD. To read it in its entirety, click here.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Have You Checked Out the Embrace Downloads?
Current downloads include:
- Five Tips for Staying Healthy
- Infection Control Terminology
- Accident Prevention Word Search
- Equipment Checklist
- How to Be the Best CNA You Can Be
- Reducing Falls: Helpful Tips for Residents and Staff
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day!
From our team to yours, Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of this celebration of love, we wanted to share an article from the most recent issue of Embrace.
Be Mine
Tips for a Sweet Valentine's Day Celebration
By Laura Kuhn
Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to celebrate all of the love that your residents have experienced throughout their lives. It’s also the perfect time to show them how much you appreciate and care for them! Here are a few suggestions for creating a memorable Valentine’s Day celebration at your facility.
Sweet treats
At your party, invite residents to decorate cupcakes using pink and red frosting and sprinkles. After the cupcakes are decorated, it’s time for the really fun part – eating them!
To wash down the cupcakes, serve up a simple, low-sugar punch. Pour one liter of diet lemon-lime soda into a punch bowl and stir in ½ cup of liquid fruit punch concentrate. Using an ice cream scoop, add one pint of lemon or lime sherbet. When the sherbet starts to melt, stir the punch and serve.
Music
Set the tone at your party with romantic songs that topped the charts when your residents were younger. Music from past decades is easy to find on iTunes or on CDs from the local library. Here are a few song suggestions:
Bingo is always a popular facility activity, and this Valentine’s Day version is sure to be a hit as well! Create your own bingo cards using the names of Valentine’s Day treats, famous couples or love songs. There are traditionally 25 squares on a bingo card, but you’ll probably want to come up with a list of at least 50 terms so that not all of the cards you create are the same.
Love on the big screen
If your residents are in the mood for a more subdued celebration, consider popping in a DVD of a romantic movie. The following are on the American Film Institute’s “100 Years…100 Passions” compilation of the best romantic movies from the past 100 years.
Everyone loves receiving a gift on Valentine’s Day. Instead of just handing out trinkets to your residents, wrap up some small gifts, such as candy, crossword puzzle books, small teddy bears or inexpensive scented body lotion. Give your residents a stack of play money and have them bid on the wrapped items. They won’t know what they “bought” until they unwrap the item, which adds to the fun!
We hope these ideas help you create a sweet Valentine’s Day celebration!
Be Mine
Tips for a Sweet Valentine's Day Celebration
By Laura Kuhn
Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to celebrate all of the love that your residents have experienced throughout their lives. It’s also the perfect time to show them how much you appreciate and care for them! Here are a few suggestions for creating a memorable Valentine’s Day celebration at your facility.
Sweet treats
At your party, invite residents to decorate cupcakes using pink and red frosting and sprinkles. After the cupcakes are decorated, it’s time for the really fun part – eating them!
To wash down the cupcakes, serve up a simple, low-sugar punch. Pour one liter of diet lemon-lime soda into a punch bowl and stir in ½ cup of liquid fruit punch concentrate. Using an ice cream scoop, add one pint of lemon or lime sherbet. When the sherbet starts to melt, stir the punch and serve.
Music
Set the tone at your party with romantic songs that topped the charts when your residents were younger. Music from past decades is easy to find on iTunes or on CDs from the local library. Here are a few song suggestions:
- “In the Mood,” Glenn Miller
- “Crazy,” Patsy Cline
- “Moon River,” Andy Williams
- “Come Rain or Come Shine,” Billie Holiday
- “Fools Rush In,” Frank Sinatra
Bingo is always a popular facility activity, and this Valentine’s Day version is sure to be a hit as well! Create your own bingo cards using the names of Valentine’s Day treats, famous couples or love songs. There are traditionally 25 squares on a bingo card, but you’ll probably want to come up with a list of at least 50 terms so that not all of the cards you create are the same.
Love on the big screen
If your residents are in the mood for a more subdued celebration, consider popping in a DVD of a romantic movie. The following are on the American Film Institute’s “100 Years…100 Passions” compilation of the best romantic movies from the past 100 years.
- Casablanca
- Gone with the Wind
- Roman Holiday
- From Here to Eternity
- It Happened One Night
Everyone loves receiving a gift on Valentine’s Day. Instead of just handing out trinkets to your residents, wrap up some small gifts, such as candy, crossword puzzle books, small teddy bears or inexpensive scented body lotion. Give your residents a stack of play money and have them bid on the wrapped items. They won’t know what they “bought” until they unwrap the item, which adds to the fun!
We hope these ideas help you create a sweet Valentine’s Day celebration!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Embrace is Proudly Displayed at Healthwin
In the newest issue of Embrace magazine, we featured Healthwin, a facility in Indiana that has achieved three consecutive perfect surveys. This past Friday, Al Wiggs, ProMed's VP of Strategic Sales and Marketing, met with Healthwin's DON, Dawn Long, and administrator, Teresa Smucker, as they prepared to display a framed copy of the magazine article at the facility. We're honored that they enjoyed the article and they allowed us to feature them!Not an Embrace subscriber yet? Subscriptions are available free of charge to our customers. To register, please visit embracethemagazine.com and click on "Subscribe."
Friday, August 6, 2010
We've Reached Our First Embrace Subscriber Goal!
When we were still in the planning stages of Embrace magazine, we had a lengthy discussion what we thought a "reasonable" goal would be in terms of subscribers. For 2010, our first year of publication, we set our goal at 300 subscribers.
Today, we reached that goal - and passed it! We want to thank all of you who have taken the time to visit embracethemagazine.com and subscribe. We're thrilled that so many of you are enjoying the magazine and we can't wait to share upcoming issues with you!
Friday, July 2, 2010
The New Issue of Embrace is Heading Your Way!
We're thrilled to announce that the second issue of Embrace magazine is complete and ready to begin making its way to your facility! The goal of this issue is to help keep you survey ready year-round. Here's a taste of the articles you can find inside its pages:
- "Making Sense of F-441"
- "How Will the New Healthcare Law Affect Long-Term Care?"
- "Incontinence Issues and the Long-Term Care Survey Process"
- "Are You Ready to Embrace MDS 3.0?"
- "ProMed: Your Partner for the Perfect Survey"
If you're not an Embrace subscriber yet, head over to embracethemagazine.com to sign up! Subscriptions are free to ProMed customers.
(Pictured are Lead Designer Jennifer Forrest, Editor in Chief Laura Kuhn and Clinical Editor Pam West.)
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Embrace Magazine Site is Live!
The Web site designed to accompany Embrace, ProMed's brand-new magazine, is up and running! We hope you'll bookmark http://www.embracethemagazine.com/ and stop by often to see what's new.
On the site, we offer you a glimpse of all the exciting content packing Embrace's pages. Here are just a few of the articles at which you can sneak a peek:
- The ProMed Story
- Kathy Kelly: Championing a Compassionate Community
- Fighting the Flu at Your Facility
- Latex Gloves vs. Nitrile Gloves
If you like what you see, simply click on the Subscribe link! Subscriptions are free, and a copy of the debut issue of Embrace will soon be on its way to your facility.
Already have a copy of Embrace? We'd love to know what you think! Please send your thoughts and feedback to embrace@promedsupply.com or share them with your ProMed territory manager.
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