NORTH CAROLINA — A citizen advocacy group called the N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature wants state lawmakers to address the number of certified nursing assistants in long-term care facilities.
On-demand videos now available in EHR
Nov 29, 2016
StayWell has announced that its Krames On-Demand Videos are available in Epic electronic health records.
Kentucky jury awards $20 million in nursing home neglect lawsuit
By
Haymarket Media
May 08, 2006
A jury in a Kentucky circuit court awarded $20 million to the estate of a man who died at the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation of Frankfort.
Suicide prevention resource released
Jun 24, 2015
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released a guide called Caring for Adult Patients with Suicide Risk: A Consensus Guide for Emergency Departments to help healthcare professionals.
McDonald Hopkins appoints Johnson
May 19, 2015
The Chicago office of McDonald Hopkins has appointed Emily A. Johnson as an associate in the firm’s Business Department.
Release of new EMAR
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
Optimus EMR has released its second generation EMAR, a module for patient care used constantly for medication delivery and related activities.
Long-term care hospital operators benefit from CMS payment reduction phase-in
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 26, 2012
Two major long-term care hospital operators saw their stocks rise upon news that planned payment cuts will be phased in over time.
Government releases Alzheimer’s taskforce plan
Jan 10, 2012
The National Institutes of Health would be required to collaborate with the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies on Alzheimer’s disease-related issues, according to...
Formation joint venture raises bid for Genesis
By
Haymarket Media
May 03, 2007
A private equity joint venture raised its bid for Genesis HealthCare Corp., nearly equaling the proposal of a rival company.
FDA: Record amount of flu vaccine to be available this year
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 14, 2006
Four flu vaccine manufacturers are expected to have a record number of doses available for the upcoming season, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Seniors are the age group hardest hit by the...