Vitals monitor cleared for use in the United States
May 18, 2010
Spacelabs Healthcare recently received federal clearance to market its Ultraview DM3 vitals monitor. In spot-check mode, the DM3 supports batch collection of basic vitals for multiple residents. Supplemental...
DEA loosens grip on nursing home pain medications
Apr 26, 2010
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency recently issued an interim rule that slightly relaxes its position on pain medications in nursing homes. The rule follows a hearing by the Senate Special Committee on Aging....
New guide helps providers understand nation’s healthcare system
Apr 26, 2010
AHA Press recently released the second edition of “A Brief Guide to the U.S. Health Care Delivery System: Facts, Definitions, and Statistics.” Each chapter takes a major segment of the system...
New FDA site offers information on medical devices
Apr 20, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration has unveiled a website that targets medical devices and radiation-emitting products. The site will provide information about medical device and radiation-emitting product...
American HealthTech adds three executive positions as part of ‘Next Horizon’ strategy
Apr 20, 2010
American HealthTech announced that it is creating three executive team positions in an effort to better meet providers’ changing needs. The new vice president titles will encompass education and...
Briggs unveils MDS 3.0 product line
Apr 20, 2010
Briggs recently unveiled an MDS 3.0 product line for long-term care providers. The new line includes a user’s manual, MDS forms, care plans and other items intended to help providers prepare for...
‘Distributor of the Year’ honors go to Owens & Minor
Apr 06, 2010
Owens & Minor announced that it has been named Distributor of the Year in the GHXcellence Awards. In all, 15 healthcare provider and supplier organizations were recognized for their efforts to improve...
Cheaper RFID tag could replace bar codes in long-term care
Apr 06, 2010
Researchers have successfully printed flexible RFID tags directly onto paper. Investigators from South Korea’s Sunchon National University and Rice University in Houston predicted the new process...
The McKnight’s Online Expo is underway
Mar 23, 2010
The fourth annual McKnight’s Online Expo kicked off at 9.a.m. Eastern today. Three webcasts will take place today, followed by two more tomorrow. Nearly 20 vendors are sponsoring this year’s...
Cordless phone system to provide clearer communication, partners say
Mar 16, 2010
EnGenius Technologies has formed a communication partnership with Exordium Networks and Signature Assisted-Living Communities. Under the deal, cordless phone systems will be put in place to improve communication...