As providers get back into gear for the ICD-10 changes to hit in 2015, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed a free online tool to help healthcare facilities determine where...
ITUpdate for November 2014
Nov 01, 2014
» Nurses are increasingly relying on mobile devices, social media and the Internet, according to a survey from Wolters Kluwer Health. Their results, released in September, said 65% of nurses are using...
Technology award winners raise bar for third annual McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Compelling stories of improved resident engagement is how some winners of the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards caught the eyes of our independent panel of judges.
New wound care product used to reduce inflammation
Nov 04, 2014
BIOVANCE, an amniotic membrane allograft derived from a human placenta, is now available for those looking for a wound care product.
BeBop Sensors releases fabric sensor
Nov 04, 2014
BeBop Sensors Inc., a wearable sensor company, announced the release of its first product, the BeBop Wearable Smart Fabric Sensor, which can measure bend, location, rotation, angle, motion, angle and torque.
CA facilities slapped with $3 million in labor violations fines, workers slept on sofa in garage
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 03, 2014
Four assisted living facilities in the San Francisco Bay area are facing a total of $3 million in fines for how they allegedly treated and paid workers, California authorities announced Thursday.
Protein wafers help nursing home residents gain weight, fight pressure ulcers and diarrhea
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 29, 2014
Easy-to-chew protein wafers can help nursing home residents gain weight and reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers and diarrhea, according to findings recently published in Age and Ageing.
Bertlesmann buys Relias Learning
Oct 28, 2014
Bertelsmann, a media company based in Germany, said last week it is buying Relias Learning from its current owners, Vista Equity Partners and LLR Partners.
SwimEx debuts Triton Pool
Oct 28, 2014
SwimEx Inc. has announced the Triton, the newest member of its line of fitness and therapy pools. It is available for the commercial and residential markets.
Oak Grove Capital closes two loans
Oct 28, 2014
Oak Grove Capital announced that it had closed two loans for seniors housing facilities totaling $12.8 million last month.