‘New wave of superbugs’ becoming resistant to alcohol disinfectants, scientists say
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Meredith Beirne
Aug 06, 2018
Multi-drug resistant superbugs, which can cause dangerous infections, are becoming increasingly resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers and disinfectants, according to a recent study.
CCRC happily reeling from $2.4 million gift from woman who never lived there
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Meredith Beirne
Aug 01, 2018
103-year-old E. Ruth Harris left a $2.4 million gift in her will to Evenglow, a continuing care retirement community in Pontiac, IL, and the real beauty of it is, neither she nor any family member ever...
Dementia side effects may be tripled by common painkillers
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Meredith Beirne
Jul 25, 2018
Negative side effects such as confusion more than tripled in frequency for dementia residents being treated with opioid-based painkillers, according to a pair of studies presented at the 2018 Alzheimer’s...
Healthcare company strengthens position in LTPAC
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Meredith Beirne
Jul 24, 2018
LG CNS Healthcare Solutions has received two patents for progressive technology embedded in its Smart Point-of-Care Solution (POCS), the company said.
Patient safety improvement slowed by ineffective technology and low pay, survey shows
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Meredith Beirne
Jul 24, 2018
Ineffective technology and a lack of reimbursement are among the reasons patient safety lags in healthcare organizations, a new survey finds.
Casting lines of generosity
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Meredith Beirne
Jul 18, 2018
Ten seniors, along with support staff at Waveny LifeCare Network recently took a fishing trip, facilitated by Waveny’s Facility Operations Coordinator Dontay Dempsey, to Norwalk’s Calf Pasture...
Prosecutors request judge drop ‘nanny cam’ criminal charges against nurses
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Meredith Beirne
Jul 13, 2018
Prosecutors have asked for the dismissal a case against a pair of Iowa nurses criminally charged with wanton neglect, dependent adult abuse and tampering with medical records after they were allegedly...
Mediterranean diet shows promise in reducing bone loss
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Meredith Beirne
Jul 12, 2018
Sticking to a Mediterranean-type diet could reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Integration system designed to prevent hospital readmissions
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Meredith Beirne
Jul 11, 2018
Constant Care Technology® LLC announced on Tuesday the integration of its CareConnection® connectivity platform with MatrixCare’s electronic health record system for skilled nursing.
New configuration for dispensing containers
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Meredith Beirne
Jul 11, 2018
Medi-Dose Inc./EPS inc. has released a new 10-pack configuration for all four sizes of its Steri-Dropper ® sterile ophthalmic dispensing containers.