The 2016 NIC Fall Conference will take place Wednesday through next Friday at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, DC. Featured speakers will include former Secretary of Health and Human Service Michael...
When man bites dog at the Alzheimer’s care facility
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James M. Berklan
Sep 08, 2016
Here’s your long-term care “Man bites dog” story of the week.
Strategies for improving medication management in LTC, Part 2
By
Dorris Yee
Sep 07, 2016
In my last blog, we identified room for improvement in reducing the number of preventable adverse drug events in the LTC setting
Telemedicine cart developed for healthcare facilities
Sep 07, 2016
Telemedicine provider Specialists On Call Inc. said it has developed and launched a new telemedicine cart for use in healthcare facilities throughout the United States.
Maker of SimSleeves acquired
Sep 07, 2016
Pocket Nurse® will acquire Eriter Creations Inc., manufacturers of SimLeggings™, SimSleeves™, and SimObesity™ products for simulation.
Save the date: McKnight’s Fall Online Expo is back Sept. 22
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Sep 06, 2016
It’s back and better than ever: McKnight’s is proud to announce its Fall Online Expo will return for a fourth year on Sept. 22.
Reader Poll: What’s the best part of your day?
Sep 05, 2016
“It is the unexpected parts of my day that are sometimes my favorite. I love walking through our centers and hearing residents answer the question of what life at Wesley Woods is like.”
Static on the line
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2016
Connectivity one of the rural provider IT challenges that also can affect others
Griffin-American picks up five Boston SNFs for $65.5 million
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Sep 05, 2016
Griffin-American Healthcare REIT III Inc. acquired five Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities in the second quarter of 2016, the company announced in July.
Profile: Beth Burnham Mace
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 05, 2016
As Beth Mace has moved along her path with the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, the journey has become personal.