Managing Diabetes-Related Foot Complications in Long-Term Care Residents

February 13, 2026Diabetic Foot Care
Managing Diabetes-Related Foot Complications in Long-Term Care Residents
Why Proactive Podiatric Care Is Essential for Quality Outcomes, Compliance, and Cost Control Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting residents in long-term care facilities today. For administrators and Directors of Nursing, managing diabetes-related foot complications is not only a clinical responsibility, it is a risk management, compliance, and cost-control issue. Older [...]

Pulmonary Embolism in Long-Term Care Facilities: What You Need to Know and How Podiatrists Can Help

June 24, 2025Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism in Long-Term Care Facilities: What You Need to Know and How Podiatrists Can Help
A pulmonary embolism is a preventable crisis hiding in plain sight and can be a leading cause of sudden death in long-term care facilities—often striking without warning. This silent threat isn't just a clinical concern; it's a matter of resident safety, liability, and compliance. As a podiatrist working closely with immobile and high‑risk residents, I've [...]