Providers can make end-of-life decisions for mentally incompetent residents, judge rules
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Physicians can administer psychiatric medications and make end-of-life decisions for residents in California who are mentally incompetent, provided family and independent representatives have input, a...
States must know more about ownership before licensing, state auditor general recommends
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Despite “tremendous progress” since 2016, Pennsylvania’s nursing homes need more stringent licensing procedures and a better survey process, a new auditor general report finds.
Also in the News for Thursday, July 25
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Massachusetts nursing homes receive $50M boost .. Bipartisan proposal would lower seniors’ drug prices … Janet Snipes named AHCA’s 2019 Champion of Quality winner …
Wall finishings debut
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Tarkett created its Designs for the Masquerade® collection, which has wall finishing borders that are created using the latest high-definition digital printing technology.
Eldermark, EasyShifts announce partnership
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Eldermark Software has announced a collaboration with EasyShifts, a healthcare staffing software company based in Appleton, WI.
Automation improved for pharmacy staff
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Integra and FlowWright announced more customizable automation processes for pharmacy staff using Integra’s Logix 3.1 and its DocuTrack.
SNF in Arizona sold after receivership
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Santé of Tucson, a 103-bed short-term rehabilitation and transitional care facility located in Tucson, AZ, has been sold, Blueprint announced this week.
McKnight’s Tech Awards deadline now July 31
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, July 31.
Senators slam abuse in nursing homes; criticize CMS over reporting requirements
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
Abuse deficiencies cited in nursing homes more than doubled in four years, increasing from 430 in 2013 to 875 in 2017, a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday found
Deadline extended for McKnight’s Tech Awards to July 31
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
Due to overwhelming interest and requests from providers, the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards application deadline has been extended one week, to Wednesday, July 31.