Hearing aid vendors ramp up innovation after OTC approval
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Amy Novotney
Apr 10, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration’s ruling in August 2022 allowing hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter for mild to moderate hearing aids has led to several new innovations from hearing aid manufacturers.
Anonymous messaging tool tackles bad behavior at work
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Amy Novotney
Mar 12, 2023
A tool using peer messaging to address disrespectful workplace behavior can be successfully used among nurses, a study found.
Health tech for seniors highlighted at CES ’23
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Amy Novotney
Mar 12, 2023
New tech for older adults, and by extension some of their caregivers, was featured at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
WellSky, Dialyze Direct partner on SNF dialysis
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Amy Novotney
Mar 06, 2023
WellSky has teamed up with kidney care firm Dialyze Direct to connect medical teams across the care continuum and coordinate treatment for patients needing dialysis in skilled nursing.
ShiftKey, ShiftMed secure major capital for digital hiring
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Amy Novotney
Mar 06, 2023
Two healthcare workforce platforms have announced major cash infusions.
Many clinicians view telehealth as ‘dangerous’ option for seniors
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Amy Novotney
Jan 20, 2023
Despite the growing telehealth use, especially during the pandemic, many doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers remain reluctant to use it when dealing with medical issues affecting older adults.
Officials promote air filtration upgrades amid ‘tripledemic’
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Amy Novotney
Jan 20, 2023
With the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging better air filtration in healthcare facilities amid the “tripledemic,” many companies are rushing products to market.
Burnout epidemic sparks plan to boost HC worker well-being
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Amy Novotney
Dec 05, 2022
Creating a culture of well-being and providing mental healthcare for nursing home staff is a powerful tool for not only helping residents but attracting and retaining employees, a National Academy report...
Nurses: Patients have suffered due to work overload
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Amy Novotney
Dec 05, 2022
Nine in 10 nurses believe the quality of patient care often suffers as a result of the nursing shortage, according to a survey by nurse staffing firm connectRN.
Nursing students feel unprepared: survey
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 11, 2022
A new survey shows many prospective nurses feel academically unprepared to pursue a career in nursing.