Eco-friendly infection control practices are catching on in long-term care. Their pursuit is beneficial for the environment and residents alike.
A growing challenge
By
Daniel McCann
Jun 01, 2012
Time has taught therapists much about helping bariatric patients. Special routines, equipment and care strategies have evolved to improve care.
Partner Portal delivers online product specs
May 02, 2012
RF Technologies recently launched a Partner Portal that provides access to online product specifications for its Code Alert Senior Living and Safe Place Patient Safety products. The web-based database...
Administration sets new compliance date for ICD-10 diagnosing codes
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 10, 2012
The Obama administration has given healthcare providers, including those in long-term care, an extra year to become compliant with a set of disease diagnosis codes.
Combined peptides shown to help wounds
By
John O'Connor
Apr 02, 2012
Researchers have successfully combined bioactive peptides in an effort to stimulate wound healing. Investigators tested a newly-created peptide on patients with uncontrolled diabetes.
Alzheimer’s care costs could top $200 billion this year
Mar 20, 2012
Direct care costs for treating Alzheimer’s disease are estimated to be $200 billion in 2012, a new report reveals. Fully $140 will be paid through the Medicare and Medicaid programs. While 800,000...
Alzheimer’s breakthrough?
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2012
Deep brain stimulation enhanced the memory of epilepsy patients with recall problems, a small study has found.
Critical Alert Systems acquires Intego Systems
Feb 21, 2012
Critical Alert Systems announced the acquisition of Intego Systems, which has been a leading nurse call systems company for nearly two decades. “This acquisition allows Critical Alert Systems to...
‘New ground’ broken in Alzheimer’s, dementia research, scientists say
Feb 13, 2012
Deep brain stimulation, a procedure used to treat Parkinson’s, epilepsy and chronic pain, enhanced the memory of epilepsy patients with memory problems, a small study has found. Neurologists say...
American-made portable chair does the heavy lifting
Feb 07, 2012
Detecto’s Model 475 chair scale features sturdy steel construction and lift-away armrests for patient assurance and precision weighing. Developed to ensure patient safety and comfort as well as to...