California judge rules in favor of providers regarding the language in staffing ratio law
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Haymarket Media
May 27, 2004
A California judge sided with the California Healthcare Association Wednesday in a suit the association brought against the state Department of Health Services in December over the nurse-staff requirements...
McKnight’s Spring Online Expo arrives Wednesday
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 22, 2024
The 2024 McKnight’s Spring Online Expo takes place Wednesday (March 27) and will feature two outstanding educational webinars and the opportunity to earn up to two free continuing education credits. ...
$10k prize money: LeadingAge HackFest prep gearing up
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 15, 2015
Organizers are putting the final touches on the third annual technology brainstorming and creating event called “HackFest” at the LeadingAge annual meeting. This year’s “Engage...
MDS surprises fill new draft
By
Joe Bush
Oct 07, 2022
Long-term care facilities, staff and more than half the states should prepare immediately for changes to the Minimum Data Set, experts said in early September.
Wachusett Healthcare selects integrated suite
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
Wachusett Healthcare has selected SmartLinx’s integrated suite to handle scheduling, attendance and compliance, the company said.
Bill addresses civilian nursing shortage
Apr 24, 2008
The Troops to Nurse Teachers Act, a bipartisan Senate bill that would boost the number of military nursing teachers in civilian nursing schools, is meeting some stiff resistance from a congressman.
CAST releases updated Med Management system
Jun 24, 2015
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies has updated its Medication Management portfolio.
Role of biomaterials is expected to grow
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
Biomaterials likely will play a larger role in helping chronic wounds heal among diabetics, according to experts who spoke at the European Conference on Biomaterials in Dublin.
SigmaCare launches ePrescribing tool
Feb 03, 2015
SigmaCare has launched an ePrescribing solution, enabling providers to meet compliance standards with the New York State ePrescribing Mandate.
Oregon hospices steer clear of physician-assisted suicide
Sep 20, 2010
Hospices in Oregon, where physician-assisted suicide is legal, rarely participate in the practice, according to a recent survey.