Easy tips for enjoying your aquatic workouts for the long haul. Searching for a low-impact, high-results workout? Look no further than the pool! Water-based exercises can build your muscles and improve your flexibility without stressing your joints. A medical facility, like Sagewell Health & Fitness, can help you create a […]
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Ohio Legislature Considers Expanding Definition of Work-Related Injuries to Include Remote Arrangements
The Ohio House of Representatives passed HB 447 in February, 2022 and the bill is now pending approval by the Ohio Senate. If passed, this bill could expand the definition of a work injury to include some injuries sustained in the employee’s own home, provided certain criteria are met. Certainly, […]
New Study Breaks Ground in Preventing Pressure Injuries in COVID-19 Patients
COVID-19 patients’ pressure injuries were reduced substantially by adding a wound and skin care nurse to the prone-positioning team, study reveals. Adding a certified wound and skin care nurse to a multiprofessional prone-positioning team significantly reduced the odds of patients with COVID-19 developing pressure injuries at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, […]
Addition of wound care nurse to prone-positioning team reduces the odds of pressure injuries in patients
The addition of a certified wound and skin care nurse to a multiprofessional prone-positioning team at Penn Medicine Princeton Health significantly reduced the odds of patients with COVID-19 developing pressure injuries, according to a study published in American Journal of Critical Care. The development of healthcare-associated pressure injuries is a […]