‘Getting ahead’ has led to painkillers becoming long-term care’s most vexing drug problem; addictions, overdependence cloud the newly restrictive picture
Interoperability is more important than ever
Sep 30, 2016
While hospital administrators or doctors may say that a note is a note, an assessment is an assessment, or a chart is a chart, they aren’t acknowledging the uniqueness of the post-acute care environment—for...
Value-based care success requires patient adherence and the right technology
By
Mark Heinemeyer
Sep 28, 2016
Across healthcare, organizations are faced with the challenge of adapting long-standing workflows and care routines in order to succeed under new value-based care models.
FDA clears company to market TBI assessment device
Sep 27, 2016
The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead to BrainScope Company Inc. to market its Ahead 300, a medical device used for assessing traumatic brain injury.
New shower released
Sep 27, 2016
Bestbath has unveiled its new 48-inch by 36-inch universal design shower with a look of subway tile.
Enhancements made to nurse call system
Sep 27, 2016
Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. said it has made enhancements to its Provider Nurse Call “PC Console” LAN-based real-time activity display.
EHR company announces upgrade
Sep 27, 2016
Bizmatics Inc. has announced an upgrade of their Clinical Information Suite nicknamed PrognoCIS Denali.
Field joins Prime Care Technologies
Sep 27, 2016
Cheryl Field, BSN, MSN, has joined Prime Care Technologies as its Chief Product Officer.
Impaired practice: The reality of a taboo topic
By
Martie Moore
Sep 21, 2016
My first experience dealing with impaired practice in the healthcare setting came when I was a young nurse. I just passed my boards and was still a novice nurse in my practice. The situation was layered...
One day until the Fall Online Expo
Sep 21, 2016
The McKnight’s Fall Online Expo begins tomorrow, and providers can visit with a host of vendors at their interactive booths.