Medical marijuana is on election ballots in three states, could be a sticky issue for nursing homes
Nov 01, 2010
Three states will be voting on whether to approve the use of medical marijuana in Tuesday’s election, and that has a direct effect on nursing homes in those states.
Season of giving
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Nov 16, 2021
As we head into a season of thanksgiving and generosity, I am so grateful for all of you. How you love every day. How special you are with your hearts of compassion and giving. I was recently reminded...
Finding joy in the grueling now
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 06, 2020
Finding joy in the difference you make is perhaps all the inspiration any of us needs.
Residents use flowers to bring joy to others
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 03, 2022
Though spring hasn’t officially sprung just yet, some Illinois long-term care residents are flowering others with joy.
All LTC providers still eligible for McKnight’s Tech Awards (but the final deadline is Tuesday!)
By
James M. Berklan
May 28, 2021
The one-week extension period for the 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards competition ends at midnight Tuesday. That means you still have five full days to answer four questions about a praiseworthy program...
VA bans use of some wound care injectables after report questions efficacy
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 19, 2019
The Department of Veterans Affairs has advised its facilities to avoid some injectable amniotic tissue products used in wound care because of questions about purity and effectiveness. The Wall Street Journal,...
Telemed partnership targets skin conditions
Aug 29, 2018
VSee telemedicine and First Derm Artificial Intelligence have teamed up to speed dermatology-related diagnoses. The new effort integrates First Derm’s AI capabilities with VSee’s telemedicine...
Deadline extension for McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 20, 2018
Providers who might be scrambling to get their applications in for the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards just received a reprieve.
Medline expands scrubs line to Target
Jun 30, 2015
Medline Industries is expanding its ave® scrubs line at select Target locations nationwide.
Minnix: We have outdated views on aging
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
Aging services over the next decade should be looking at redefining age, improving practices, innovating solutions and transforming policy, the leader of a top senior care association declared in April.