Susan Cleveland, BSN, RN, WCC, CDP

Caring for the Diabetic Foot in Long-Term Care Facilities

March 6, 2018

Long-Term Care: Skin Assessment Observation

October 29, 2020

By Susan Cleveland, BSN, RN, WCC, CDP The subject of my previous blog on skin assessment was interview; here in part 2, we will look at the elements of observation. Interviewing clients and signifi...

Moisture-Associated Skin Damage in Long-Term Care: Basics for Identification and Prevention

May 17, 2018

Moisture-Associated Skin Damage in the Long-Term Care Setting: Categories of MASD

June 7, 2018

Skin Assessment in Long-Term Care

September 12, 2019

By Susan M. Cleveland, BSN, RN, WCC, CDP, NADONA Board Secretary As a Director of Nursing, your assessment skills must be tiptop. How are the skills of the staff you are entrusting with the care of...

Support Surfaces Do Not Replace Good Wound Care: Special Populations

October 11, 2018

Support Surfaces Do Not Replace the Need for Good Pressure Ulcer Care

September 27, 2018

The Right Support Surface Is Only the Beginning

March 13, 2019

By Susan Cleveland, BSN, RN, WCC, CDP, NADONA Board Secretary So, you’ve selected the support surface that is perfect for the resident. What’s next? Next steps: education, utilization, reassessmen...