[PARTNER CONTENT] Given the dazzling array of technology options available to operators, it’s easy to get distracted by all the “shiny new objects.” At VCPI, explains Gary Jones, GM of customer experience,...
Memory care cuts antipsychotic med use in more than 50% of residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 18, 2019
Person-centered memory care led to a significant reduction in the use of off-label antipsychotic medications in a large long-term care study.
Inside Long-Term Care 2019: Sharps Compliance
Nov 18, 2019
Wanda Lingner, director of regulatory compliance at Sharps Compliance, shares her expertise in medical waste management, detailing some of the different methods for medication disposal in long-term care...
Heron’s Key appoints Lester health services administrator
Nov 12, 2019
Tristan Lester has been named health services administrator at Gig Harbor, WA-based Heron’s Key life plan community. He will oversee the daily operations of assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.
Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association announces new CEO
Nov 12, 2019
Jared Kosin, JD, MBA, will begin serving as president and CEO of the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association tomorrow. The nonprofit trade association’s membership includes nursing homes,...
Inside Long-Term Care 2019: MatrixCare
Nov 11, 2019
[PARTNER CONTENT] Dr. Dheeraj (Dr. Raj) Mahajan, chief medical officer and executive vice president of MatrixCare, is on a mission: to bring the capabilities offered by machine learning, artificial intelligence...
Inside Long-Term Care 2019: HealthCap
Nov 11, 2019
[PARTNER CONTENT] HealthCap CEO Peter Feeney and staff attorney Christina Nechiporchik discuss why skilled nursing facilities should consider arbitration agreements with their residents. The number one...
FDA approves new flu vaccine option for older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new influenza vaccine for people aged 65 and older, Sanofi announced Monday.
Inside Long-Term Care 2019: Prime Care Technologies
Nov 06, 2019
[PARTNER CONTENT] Strategic staffing is key to an efficient operation within today’s skilled nursing facility. In this video, Cheryl Field, chief product officer for Prime Care Technologies, describes...
Inside Long-Term Care 2019: Partners Pharmacy
Nov 05, 2019
[PARTNER CONTENT] Skilled nursing centers are tasked with caring for sicker and sicker patients and residents, notes Anthony Spero, chief operating officer of Partners Pharmacy, speaking to McKnight’s...