Gaming technology can be used to detect resident falls, researchers say
Sep 09, 2011
The same technology used in video games and security systems is being repurposed to detect illness or falls among long-term care residents, according to researchers.
TWO DAYS TO GO: Technology’s future on agenda for upcoming expo
Mar 24, 2008
More seniors than ever are spending time on computers and the Internet, and nursing homes are trying to keep up with the new demand.
Pushing to the top: William “Bill” Floyd, president and CEO, BEI
By
Liza Berger
Mar 04, 2005
Scaling Mount Kilimanjaro might seem like good preparation for running the nation’s largest nursing home chain.
And for Bill Floyd, taking on the three-and-a-half-mile uphill climb was within character....
Criticize labor board for ‘microwave’ rule
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board drew criticism for its “microwave” rule vote in November. Opponents say the provision doesn’t allow employers enough time to discuss unionization with...
SNF occupancy to bottom out?
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
If current trends continue, occupancy rates in skilled nursing facilities could be headed to new lows this year, said analysts from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
‘Alarm fatigue’ cited as reason for resident death
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 13, 2018
Ignoring alarms led to the death of a skilled nursing facility resident on a ventilator, according to the trial of three New York healthcare professionals that began this week.
60 Seconds with Janet Feinstein, RD, LD, CNSC, Dietitians on Demand
Aug 09, 2017
Q: Which dietary-related parts of the new regulations for LTC should providers be most aware of?
Woman wins $1.6 million verdict from SNF owner, contractor after meat slicer accident
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Jan 25, 2017
A skilled nursing facility and contractor will pay $1.6 million for a meat-slicer incident that severely damaged a Pennsylvania woman’s hand.
Adult day care centers attract more clients, study finds
Oct 22, 2010
Researchers who surveyed 550 adult daytime care centers estimate that the number of adults who receive care from these facilities has increased 63% since a 2002 study on the subject was conducted.
IL Gov. seeks vaccine abroad for nursing home residents
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 26, 2004
Saying he has found as many as 30,000 doses of flu vaccine in the hands of overseas drug wholesalers, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich (D) wants permission from the federal authorities to buy the doses for elderly...