An independent group of healthcare leaders has recently asked the Bush administration to hold hearings to address the current and impending shortage of nurses and physicians.
Smith & Nephew’s wound dressing wins award
Nov 25, 2014
Smith & Nephew announced its advanced wound dressing, ALLEVYN Life, was awarded the Innovative Technology designation by Novation at its recent Innovative Technology Expo in Irving, TX.
PennTech to showcase new vial washer
Feb 18, 2014
PennTech has created a new aseptic machine that can keep vials safe for compounding pharmacists.
Nursing home bill fails in Louisiana House
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Haymarket Media
May 27, 2005
The Louisiana House rejected a bill this week that would have permitted nursing home residents to sue for damages as a result of certain violations of their rights.
How to do it … antipsychotics management
By
John Hall
Jun 05, 2015
Start with root cause analysis, says Denise Wassenaar, RN, MS, LNHA, MatrixCare. Remember that antipsychotics are not FDA- approved for behavioral symptoms in dementia.
Omnicare said to be exploring sale
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 23, 2015
The nation’s largest pharmacy services provider for nursing homes is believed to be looking for a buyer.
Ginger Crawford
Jul 10, 2013
Ginger Jones is head of pharmaceutical sales and senior manager of business development.
CAST offers free tools for making electronic health record selections
Jun 13, 2012
LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies has released several free tools designed to help operators identify electronic health records products that might meet their needs. The portfolio...
DEL-ivering the goods
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2018
The long-term care profession’s latest ‘Big Data’ initiative is making a noticeable splash in the early going, but wary stakeholders wonder: Will it be sustainable?
Colorado businessman found guilty of forcing foreign nurses to work in U.S. nursing homes
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Ashley Carman
Jul 03, 2013
Kizzy Kalu, the Colorado businessman on trial for luring nurses to the U.S. under false pretenses, was found guilty on 89 criminal counts Monday, including trafficking in forced labor.