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Ask Proactive – We have a resident with dementia who becomes restless and repeatedly attempts to leave the unit during the late afternoon. As part of care planning, what non-pharmacological interventions should we consider?

by | Jun 10, 2026 | Activities, Behavioral Health, Care Planning, Dementia Care, Nursing, Pain, Quality

Q: We have a resident with dementia who becomes restless and repeatedly attempts to leave the unit during the late afternoon. As part of care planning, what non-pharmacological interventions should we consider?   A: Effective person-centered care focuses on...

Ask Proactive – What are best practices for developing a facility cannabis policy, and can staff administer medical marijuana to residents?

by | Oct 22, 2025 | Care Planning, Compliance, Legal, Medication, Pain, Quality, Regulatory

Q: What are best practices for developing a facility cannabis policy, and can staff administer medical marijuana to residents?   A: As more states legalize medical and recreational cannabis, long-term care facilities are increasingly faced with questions about...

Ask Proactive – I struggle with identifying Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) from some pressure injuries. How can MASD and pressure injury be differentiated?

by | Sep 3, 2025 | Nursing, Pain, Pressure Ulcers, Quality, Wound

Q: I struggle with identifying Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) from some pressure injuries. How can MASD and pressure injury be differentiated?   A: Differentiating between Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) and pressure injuries can be challenging,...