The San Francisco VA Health Care System, along with the Northern California Institute for Research and Education, has partnered with human mobility firm Roam Robotics to study the impact of Ascend, the...
SNFs must stay vigilant about sharing worker data digitally
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2022
Concerns over a potential data breach at a major healthcare staffing agency in December shed light on the very real threat to healthcare providers relying more than ever on vendors for temporary help.
Study interviews with clinicians found telehealth reduced stress and increased access to care.
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
The use of telehealth to reach patients not only reduced stress for nursing home residents, but also increased their ability to access convenient care, according to a study led by researchers at the University...
December IT Update
Dec 01, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services is extending the compliance timelines for the Office of the National Coordinator’s information blocking and interoperability rule finalized in March, due to...
From COVID-19 hardships come advances
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2020
In areas ranging from telehealth to staffing, the 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards reveal providers’ smart new approaches and solutions.
November IT Update
Nov 01, 2020
The 2020 winners of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards, sponsored by Stanley Healthcare, have been posted online at www.mcknights.com.
Ransomware attack exposes data from 47,000+ residents
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 01, 2020
A Maryland long-term care operator became the latest victim of a ransomware incident. In June, Lorien Health Services, which offers assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation at nine locations,...
Technology for providers in a pandemic-oriented world
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Amy Novotney
Jul 07, 2020
Skilled nursing facilities have begun using more technologies with residents during the COVID-19 pandemic — mostly out of necessity. Yet many are seeing the benefits these devices can provide, both for...
July/August IT Briefs
Jul 07, 2020
Wyld Networks is applying its mobile mesh technology to help protect nursing home residents, staff and visitors and prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses by creating geozones.
Robotic pets helping to curb loneliness amid pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2020
Several states have been using robotic pets to help older adults combat the effects of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.