COVID cases at all-time low in long-term care … CVS, Walgreens wrap up LTC facility vaccine clinics … Proposed NC legislation would fine nursing homes for restricting visitors … Florida providers...
Cyber risk company showcases platform
Jun 13, 2017
RiskSense will demonstrate its platform its continuous cyber risk scoring capabilities at the 13th AMC Security & Privacy Conference this week in Chapel Hill, NC.
Researchers: Be careful with assignment of irregular shifts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2014
The children of single mothers working a nonstandard shift are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors, according to a new analysis.
Lifts/Bathing Feature — Raising the bar
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 08, 2006
Along with expectations, the no-lift movement has raised questions for providers intent on doing the right thing.
Profile: Tim Lukenda President, CEO, Extendicare
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2009
Hockey has played a pivotal role in Tim Lukenda’s life. So it’s no surprise that the former college goaltender invokes sports to explain his role at Extendicare.
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2023
Memory support neighborhood takes ‘dignified approach’ to dementia care … Bias in test of lung function leaves up to 40% of Black males undiagnosed … FDA revokes EUA for J&J’s COVID vaccine...
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 7
Jan 07, 2021
Record fraudster Esformes appealing $43 million in federal penalties stemming from conviction … $600K federal grant is aimed at helping nursing homes implement COVID-19 mitigation practices … NC officials...
Profile: Going to bat for seniors
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 06, 2019
For Nick Vizzoca, nothing beats a summer evening spent at PNC Park eating a hot dog while watching the Pittsburgh Pirates. But a close second is seeing the residents of Terrace Place at Vincentian,...
Design decisions: Rehab front and center
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Operator places rehab unit near the entrance to motivate workers, provide ease-of-use for residents and to entice prospective clients
Senior living finance and strategy conference kicks off
Sep 05, 2014
The 2014 Ziegler Senior Living Finance + Strategy Conference takes place Wednesday through Friday and will focus on cutting-edge finance and strategic positioning trends affecting senior living providers....