The faces of healthcare workers completing long shifts sport more than the weariness expected in the midst of a major health crisis. Photos of red, bruised and damaged skin — the result of wearing personal...
VoiceFriend adds multisite messaging
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
VoiceFriend has released a new multisite messaging capability for its VoiceFriend notification and communications solution. The enhanced feature helps managers of skilled nursing facilities and senior...
Thick-It now comes in single-use packets
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener, a major retailer of dysphagia products, is now available in stick packaging with mildly thick and moderately thick consistencies. Fast-mixing and easy-to-use,...
Tarkett introduces Fabricate carpet collection
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
Commercial carpet manufacturer Tarkett has introduced a new line developed in conjunction with menswear designer Jhane Barnes. Fabricate was developed to effectively hide soil and coordinate easily with...
COVID-19 courses proliferate
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2020
As more becomes known about the coronavirus and how it spreads, online providers are rolling out additional training resources meant to buttress infection prevention efforts. Talent management firm HealthcareSource...
CarePredict incorporates tracing tools
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2020
AI-powered CarePredict has launched its PinPoint Toolset with contact tracing, location tracing, path tracing and room traffic capabilities for nursing homes, assisted living, memory care and independent...
Recruiting firms help SNFs address turnover due to COVID-19
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2020
With long-standing turnover issues plaguing the industry, recruiting companies are encouraging providers to rethink their hiring and retention efforts to stave off a potential crisis. Arena is leveraging...
Adams Keegan, a national HR, payroll and benefits provider, developed two new tools to assist businesses with navigating the complexities of COVID-19-related government stimulus programs. Through its proprietary...
Seniors housing lending pros launch VIUM Capital
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2020
Former Lancaster Pollard executives veterans Steve Kennedy and Kass Matt have launched VIUM Capital, an independent financial services firm exclusively focused on providing capital to the seniors housing...
Therapeutic activities available through Hummingbird
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2020
The Hummingbird Project is hosting virtual therapeutic activity sessions to help combat an epidemic that has been heightened by the coronavirus crisis: feelings of loneliness, isolation and boredom among...