Close to 50 years ago, John F. Taylor made two important decisions. First, he married his wife, Paula. Then, he left college roughly 10 credit hours shy of graduating.
Ask the care expert … about photographing wounds
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 01, 2013
I am a charge nurse on a skilled unit. We do not take photos of wounds, but I would really like to take pictures. As they say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Do you agree?
Skilled Healthcare Group CEO to retire as company rebuilds
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Boyd Hendrickson, a transformative figure in long-term care while at the helm of Skilled Healthcare Group, will be retiring as the company restructures its balance sheet and administrative services.
‘Co-opetition’ can promote innovation, LTC leader says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2013
Cooperative competition or “co-opetition” is largely dormant in the long-term care market, one industry leader said in July.
CompanyBriefs
Sep 01, 2013
COMS Interactive LLC has introduced Outcomes IQ™. This software will extend the Daylight IQ product suite, the company said. It allows for data for large chains and facilities to include hospital re-admission...
Florida jury delivers $1.1 billion verdict
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2013
A Florida jury has awarded $1.1 billion in damages to the family of a former nursing facility resident. The amount is believed to be one of the highest ever leveled against a nursing home.
How to do it … information technology
Sep 01, 2013
Acquiring a software package completes one process for providers, but it also initiates another: A quest to enhance staff knowledge and skills for using the new information technology. In this special...
Future robots may help residents avoid falls, avoid danger
By
Ashley Carman
Aug 28, 2013
A robot that could help residents who have fallen, and send an alert when there’s unusual behavior, is currently being developed in Europe, according to The Telegraph.
Premier to file for IPO
Aug 28, 2013
Premier Inc., a healthcare group purchasing alliance with 56,000 non-acute healthcare facilities including nursing homes, is planning to file an initial public offering of $100 million.
Larson introduces three new products
Aug 28, 2013
Larson Electronics has introduced the EPL-EMG-24-4L-T5HO explosion proof fluorescent light fixture. It’s designed to provide high light output and is considered ideal for hazardous locations. It...