Information technology evaluation and selection can be intimidating. But as seasoned IT professionals advise, a thorough and thoughtful process — from developing a roadmap to vetting prospective partners...
Finding loose change
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 05, 2017
There are many ways to improve efficiency, keep staff happy and save money in the laundry room. Providers just have to look for them — and read this article
Staffing firm wins awards
Feb 28, 2017
Clinical Resources has won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for the second year in a row.
CNN investigation: Sexual assaults in nursing homes a ‘widespread’ issue
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Feb 23, 2017
Sexual assaults of nursing home residents by facility employees are “widespread” but “little-discussed,” according to an investigation published Wednesday by CNN.
Wheelchair added to mobility line
Feb 22, 2017
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has introduced the Cruiser II Wheelchair to its Mobility line.
Nursing home denies hair styling contributed to resident’s death
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Feb 10, 2017
A New Hampshire skilled nursing facility refutes claims that a resident died due to complications from a perm at the facility’s salon, according to new legal documents.
Progress denied
By
John Hall
Feb 05, 2017
‘Prior level of function’ rule can complicate rehabilitation efforts, as providers wrestle with cost, quality of care and what a resident’s goals are in maintaining quality of life
Verma likely to delegate Medicare-related responsibilities, predecessors say
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Jan 25, 2017
President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will likely rely on some extra help when it comes handling Medicare-related regulations, past agency administrators...
Trump’s CMS pick can expect tough choices: predecessors
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 06, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, was praised by providers. But she will face tough choices immediately, a previous CMS administrator...
The wisdom of age
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 06, 2017
It’s like a dash of smelling salts under the nose. Talking to actual long-term care residents always affects me like that: an abrupt awakening from the fog and unconsciousness of stress, distraction...