$143,000 in fines over six months results in Ohio facility closing ….Florida Board of Medicine approves forms for doctors to use in ordering smokable pot …Occupancy in skilled nursing facilities reached...
California shows a master plan for aging is possible
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
if there’s any area that could use a more systematic plan, it’s long-term care. That’s why all sides of the eldercare industry can cheer on California.
Nurse call system partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
RCare Inc. has announced a partnership with iCall wired nurse call system by IndigoCare. RCare will have exclusive distribution of the iCall wired nurse call system in North America and parts of Latin...
CMS should highlight candidates for ‘worst’ nursing home list, advocates say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
More than 400 Special Focus Facility candidates should be highlighted on Nursing Home Compare, an advocate group said Tuesday. It reignited a firestorm that began last week when a pair of federal lawmakers...
Healthcare violence bill advances
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
Legislation that would require employers to have a prevention plan for workplace violence has moved forward after being marked up in committee.
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 12
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
CNA guilty of abuse after muffling resident’s mouth with hand … Avera pushes for role in Skyline receivership … Value-based reimbursement, management, strategy covered in comprehensive nursing home...
Nurse call system partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
RCare Inc. has announced a partnership with iCall wired nurse call system by IndigoCare. RCare will have exclusive distribution of the iCall wired nurse call system in North America and parts of Latin...
Ascend Hospice expands
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
Ascend Hospice is moving into Puerto Rico with the acquisition of Grace Hospice, which is based in San Juan.
EarlySense named award-winner
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
EarlySense was selected as “Best MedTech Startup” award by MedTech Breakthrough.
Wachusett Healthcare selects integrated suite
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
Wachusett Healthcare has selected SmartLinx’s integrated suite to handle scheduling, attendance and compliance, the company said.