Hospira announced its Symbiq and LifeCare PCA infusion pumps have been ranked as the top devices in their categories in the KLAS publication, “Smart Pumps 2012: Wireless Technology and EMR Integration...
McKnight’s Online Expo to feature free CE
Feb 28, 2011
Long-term care administrators can earn up to five continuing education credits at the fifth annual McKnight’s Online Expo. The two-day event kicks off Wednesday, March 23. Sessions will examine legal...
Offensive language
Jun 23, 2008
As the economy continues to struggle, curse words are being heard more often in many workplaces, including eldercare settings. But beware, cussing on the job can be an occupational hazard. A survey from...
Cantata Health releases LTC software
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
Cantata Health has introduced the spring release of its software for the long-term care market, NetSolutions.
Speaker at Medline-sponsored event: new survey process can help improve care
Oct 08, 2010
The new survey process can be a “win-win” that leads to better care in nursing homes. So claimed Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson, who is the incoming president of the American Health Care Association...
Overall cleanliness a top factor in choosing a long-term care facility, Clorox survey finds
Mar 11, 2014
More than 70% of consumers said overall cleanliness was a factor when choosing a long-term care facility, and many said they equated odor to a lack of cleanliness, according to a survey from Clorox Professional...
Analytics group changes name
May 19, 2015
Analytics company Symphony Performance Health has changed its name to SPH Analytics, the company announced.
Mobile apps to play larger role in monitoring chronic care: report
Dec 28, 2010
In the year ahead, 14% of adults will use a mobile health app to manage chronic conditions and other health-related matters, according to a report from IDC. The prediction follows a recent Pew survey that...
Four out of five doctors prefer iPads
Mar 15, 2011
Want to make your medical director happy? Spring for an iPad. A survey by Aptilon shows that 79% of physicians prefer the iPad, while 12% would go for a Windows-based tablet and nine percent favor Android...
Bathroom tissue for commercial use debuts
Dec 13, 2017
P&G Professional has announced the launch of its new Charmin® Bathroom Tissue for Commercial Use. The product is considered ideal for public areas in senior facilities, such as guest bathrooms or dining...