Skin care products have gained increasing importance in long-term care as providers search for ways to keep incontinent residents comfortable and prevent decubitus ulcers from forming.
A game changer
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2013
With release of new HIPAA privacy and security rules, long-term care providers must evaluate their policies and procedures to better protect residents’ data
Meeting the IT needs ahead
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2011
Whether it’s electronic medical records, billing software or mobile health, LTC operators must determine which systems are best for employees and business.
Catching bad bugs
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2013
New strains of drug-resistant pathogens are targets of more scrutiny among infection control professionals employed in long-term care environments.
HUD leads in lending
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2012
With rock-bottom interest rates and lines out the door, public finance agencies are still underwriting scores of transactions in the skilled nursing sector.
A sense of presence
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2010
Newer monitoring systems deliver better technology and resident-oversight capabilities. This allows facilities to use staff more efficiently and effectively
What’s in IT for you: Providers can see the benefit of healthcare technology investment
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2010
The potential for a tangible return on investment (ROI) is a compelling reason for long-term care providers to invest in electronic health record technology
Waste watching: When it comes to infection control measures in long-term care, medical waste disposal...
By
Meg LaPorte
Jun 08, 2018
The business of waste — specifically, the business of off-site management of hazardous and non-hazardous medical waste — is big.
Right-sized investing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 08, 2018
The finance world will be looking for long-term care’s ‘sweet spot’ in 2018
Lessons learned
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2008
After an especially virulent flu season last year, providers are planning to be wiser about preventing outbreaks in 2009.