1,3-Bis(thiophosphinoyl)indene: a unique and versatile scaffold for original polymetallic complexes.

The coordination of tridentate ligands featuring lateral coordination sites prone to acting as bridging ligands was explored with the aim of obtaining original polymetallic species in a straightforward and controlled manner. Accordingly, the 2-indenylidene chloropalladate [{Ind(Ph(2)P═S)(2)}PdCl](-) was found to behave as a κ(2)-C,S bidentate ligand toward metal fragments, giving access to homo- and heteropolymetallic complexes. X-ray diffraction analyses reveal the presence of short metal-metal contacts in all of these complexes.

Review of nursing home regulations.

Nursing homes are complex, specialized institutions for a growing segment of the population. Health care professionals should be aware of government regulations that currently influence nursing home practice. The effects of these regulations as well as consumer implications necessary for optimal care of nursing home residents will be addressed.