Simple onboarding changes can boost retention: report
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Amy Novotney
Jul 09, 2024
A new report suggests several simple interventions facilities can make to their onboarding processes to improve employee satisfaction — and, ultimately, boost retention.
Stretchy electronic skin mimics human sensitivity
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Amy Novotney
Jun 07, 2024
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new kind of electronic skin that stretches, bends, and senses touch and pressure with the same sensitivity as human skin.
Partnership pledges to trim rehospitalizations by 25%
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Amy Novotney
Jun 07, 2024
Circadia Health has teamed up with more than 80 skilled nursing facilities operated by Ciena Healthcare to reduce preventable hospitalizations through remote patient monitoring.
Digital assistive technology vital to dignity for dementia patients
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Amy Novotney
Apr 12, 2024
New technologies designed for older adults with dementia are helping them socialize and maintain daily routines, finds a recent meta-analysis.
DocNow raises cash to expand LTC EHR
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Amy Novotney
Apr 12, 2024
Bellevue, WA-based DocNow, an electronic health record and wound care management solution provider, has closed a seed funding round led by Waterline Ventures. The company plans on using the capital to...
Leaders want tech to support occupancy growth: report
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Amy Novotney
Apr 12, 2024
Workforce management technologies that put employees in the spotlight and help long-term care providers improve occupancy rates are of utmost importance to senior care leaders, a new survey finds.
VR helps prepare caregivers for coming senior tech boom
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Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2024
As demand for long-term care grows, innovative solutions such as virtual reality are quickly becoming indispensable in preparing the next generation of caregivers.
WellSky, Vytalize partner for value-based care
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Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2024
Healthcare technology firm WellSky has teamed up with Vytalize Health, an accountable care organization, to help enhance physician-to-physician communication and collaboration for better patient experiences...
BrightSpring Health Services, the parent company of long-term care pharmacy PharMerica, began trading on the Nasdaq in January using the symbol BTSG, following the pricing of its initial public offering.
Nurse influence needed for senior tech solutions: study
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Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2024
Nurses should be taking a more active role in shaping healthcare technology and advocating for active involvement in design processes, a new study concludes.