Day in the Life: After 97 years, she’s a U.S. citizen
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2014
It’s reasonable to expect that the pace of life slows down after moving into a skilled nursing facility. But 97-year-old Chengyi Pan has been busy since her arrival at Sauer Health Care in September.
Analysis of antiseptics
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Data-driven strategies, acute-care solutions and natural ingredients will be increasingly important in the battle against HAIs and communicable diseases
CompanyBriefs for December 2014
Dec 01, 2014
» Bertelsmann said in October it is buying Relias Learning from its current owners, Vista Equity Partners and LLR Partners. Relias headquarters will remain in Cary, NC, and company representatives said...
ITUpdate for December 2014
Dec 01, 2014
» University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researchers are examining the effect of the Music and Memory program on dementia patients. The team is monitoring the mental state of 1,500 Alzheimer’s and dementia...
BusinessBriefs for December 2014
Dec 01, 2014
» Omega Healthcare Investors is poised to own nearly 875 skilled nursing properties across 41 states, following its merger with Aviv REIT in a $3 billion deal announced in November. The all-stock deal...
Occupancy passes 90%
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Seniors housing stock enjoyed occupancy rates above 90% in the third quarter, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care announced. Occupancy is up 3.4% since the cyclical low of 86.9% seen...
Nonprofits need to examine core services, says chairman
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Nonprofit long-term care providers must work together to address alarming trends, or their market share could plummet, LeadingAge Chairman David Gehm told association members.
SNF bed prices are still soaring
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2014
Big-dollar deals in the seniors housing sector continue to drive up per-bed prices, according to the latest figures from Irving Levin Associates Inc.
Optimus EMR announces successful transition to NCPDP
Dec 02, 2014
Optimus EMR Inc. announced in November it had made a transition with its pharmacy partners from HL7 to NCPDP Script 10.6 interfaces.
EHOB announces distribution agreement for pillow barrier
Dec 02, 2014
EHOB has announced a distribution agreement with TIDI Products in order to sell the TIDIShield Pillow Barrier.