Advance directive app wins big in HHS tech competition
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 06, 2017
A program that allows consumers to develop and securely share their end-of-life plans with caregivers and healthcare providers is among the winners of the Department of Health and Human Services’...
Provider pushes back, gets relief from social-media penalties
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2017
While long-term care officials agree that photos and videos of nursing home residents should not be taken or posted to social media without consent, some operators are pushing back.
Sunrise prepares to open California community
Jun 13, 2017
Sunrise Senior Living will open Sunrise of Sabre Springs at the end of June. It is the provider’s fourth community in the San Diego area.
Dominion to open Clemson community
Jun 06, 2017
Dominion Senior Living announced plans for a $10 million assisted living and memory care community for Clemson, SC.
Design Decisions: Atrium Post Acute Care
By
John Andrews
Jun 05, 2017
Converting a golf course property into a full-scale post-acute care
center fulfilled a need in the community while preserving area history.
Ask The Care Expert: Sherri Dornberger
Jun 05, 2017
With all of the talk about infection prevention, I was wondering is there any literature or information on storing our updraft and oxygen tubing?
Refinancing of facilities announced
May 30, 2017
Lancaster Pollard recently announced refinancing for three facilities.
Trump budget chops geriatric training
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 26, 2017
While long-term care providers remain concerned about President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, other smaller programs are also a target.
Digital wayfinding app released
May 16, 2017
Memorial Hermann Health System launched the Memorial Hermann Find My Way, a digital wayfinding app for improving the patient experience.
White House meets on potential repeal of nursing home arbitration ban
By
May 11, 2017
The White House Office of Management and Budget held a meeting with nursing home consumer advocates on Friday to discuss a federal rule that could possibly roll back the national ban on pre-dispute arbitration...