Sunrise, Horizon Bay achieve Energy Star stamp of approval
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 02, 2011
Sunrise Senior Living and Horizon Bay Retirement Communities operate the first senior care facilities to earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification.
‘Elderspeak’ study reveals prevalence: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 21, 2014
Certified nursing assistants are more likely to use “elderspeak,” a form of patronizing speech used with seniors, if they are familiar with the resident, if the resident has dementia, or others...
Joint Commission gives seal of approval
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 18, 2018
LeaderStat announced it earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification.
Ready, set, go? LTC bracing for Phase 2
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Despite a push from the post-acute care industry to delay implementation of Phase 2 requirements of participation guidelines under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, providers at press time...
Signature HealthCARE chooses EHR
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 11, 2018
Signature HealthCARE has selected MatrixCare for its electronic health record platform.
‘Spear-phishing’ led to medical records HIPAA hack; insurer to pay $10M
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 14, 2019
Premera Blue Cross, the largest health insurer in the Pacific Northwest, will pay $10.4 million to 30 states to resolve HIPAA violations.
Wellness Check Module released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
VoiceFriend has released its Wellness Check Module for a voice-activated notification and communications solution for communities.
Westminster-Canterbury wins Dignity Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2018
Seniors with cognitive impairment are at risk for isolation and depression. But Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, VA, used innovative bedside technology to boost engagement, allowing...
AL operators accused of withholding $2M in unpaid overtime, minimum wages
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 19, 2014
Four California assisted living operators are facing eight felony charges related to wage theft, tax and insurance violations, according to local reports.
EHR ‘solutions’ research retains relevance: panelist says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
The CIO Consortium & Nurse Executive Council’s white paper, “Electronic Health Record Solutions LTPAC Providers Need Today,” still has relevance to long-term care providers working through...