Findings announced by the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases in September show that healthcare personnel in long-term care settings were least likely to be vaccinated against the flu.
Seasonal shifts
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2015
The threats will materialize but providers often seem to forget that being prepared for the flu and heading off C. diff can save time, money and resident lives
Connecting at all hours
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John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication
Breaking away in style
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Dec 04, 2015
About once a week, Chris Kramer goes for a bike ride along the Fox River in Oshkosh, WI. It’s a scenic ride, but the best thing of all is Kramer never breaks a sweat.
Secrets to motivating staff as easy as 1-2-3
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James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
Best-selling author Daniel Pink laid it on the line at the recent LeadingAge annual meeting to vividly illustrate why simple “if-then” reward scenarios — which are suitable for basic tasks...
Panel issues definition of ‘person-centered care’
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Dec 04, 2015
A panel of eldercare experts has developed a definition for person-centered care that they believe addresses a lack of standardization and understanding of the term across the senior care continuum.
GAO calls for more oversight, data for nursing homes
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Dec 02, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services needs to address issues with its data collection in order to give a better picture of nursing home quality, a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability...
CPSI to buy Healthland Holding Inc. and AHT
Dec 01, 2015
Computer Programs and Systems Inc. has agreed to acquire Healthland Holding Inc. and its affiliates, Healthland Inc., American HealthTech Inc. and Rycan Technologies Inc.
FDA approves Fluad for seniors
Dec 01, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Fluad, the first seasonal influenza vaccine containing an adjuvant.
Avamere Health Services awards $12M deal to Medline
Dec 01, 2015
Avamere Health Services, which provides skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, transitional care and independent living in four states, has signed a three-year, $12 million prime vendor agreement...