Long-term care providers in the market for new resident beds now have access to cutting-edge options that many may have, ironically, only dreamed of in the past.
Getting a leg up
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 05, 2015
Amputations and costs remain high, despite decades of research and caregiving improvements for diabetic foot ulcers; vigilance is needed, experts warn
CompanyBriefs for February 2015
Feb 01, 2015
» Gentell Inc. announced its Fastcare wound documentation and ordering system now includes Quality Assurance Performance Improvement reporting capabilities. The system helps nursing homes with 24-hour...
Beyond the bedsore: recognizing different wound types in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 01, 2010
Pressure ulcers may be one of the biggest topics in wound care. But there are other serious types of wounds that nursing home caregivers need to know about
FDA approves Parkinson’s drug that treats immobility
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 26, 2004
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a preventative drug, Apokyn, to treat Parkinson’s patients with immobility episodes.
Gunman could face death penalty in North Carolina nursing home shooting case
Jun 01, 2009
Prosecutors last week asked for the death penalty in the case of Robert Stewart, 45, the man accused of murdering eight people at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage, NC.
Ziegler announces $24M loan for CCRC
Sep 23, 2014
Ziegler has announced the successful closing of a $24.16 million refunding transaction issued by the North Carolina Medical Care Commission for Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community.
Changes must be made to nursing home ratings to better depict patient safety: Study
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 06, 2018
The standard measure for capturing quality at nursing homes does not paint an accurate picture of patient safety, and changes are needed to aid residents in their decision making.
Expert hopes PDPM will end False Claims cases like the one that cost SNFs millions on Wednesday
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 19, 2018
One key provider advocate is expressing optimism that a pending new payment system will spare operators from therapy upcoding lawsuits like the one settled for $10 million Wednesday.
Genes play larger role than habits in longevity for centenarians, study says
Aug 04, 2011
Genes may be more likely to increase longevity than diet, exercise, smoking and drinking, new research suggests.