National Nurses Week will be observed May 6-12 and promote the theme “Nursing: the Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” It is sponsored by the American Nurses Association, which has declared...
6th Annual Memory Care Summit approaching
Jan 05, 2018
The long-term care profession’s premier memory care summit will take place Jan. 24-26 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
NIC spring investment forum includes SNF focus in March
Jan 25, 2018
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry will hold its annual spring forum March 7-9 in Dallas.
Providers to help form DEA policy on long-term care facilities’ disposal of unwanted controlled...
Jan 14, 2011
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is looking to modify its policies regarding the disposal of powerful medications that long-term care facilities need to discard. Providers, including the American...
Next round of COVID-coping webinars Tuesday: infection control, skin care, staffing in focus
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 07, 2020
A new McKnight’s Online Forum focusing on COVID-19 operating strategies will take place Tuesday, Aug. 11, with the first of three CE-bearing webinars kicking off at 10:30 ET.
GCP bootcamp for geriatric drug management
Jul 16, 2015
Any pharmacist looking to become board certified in geriatric pharmacy, or any certified geriatric pharmacist who needs to be recertified, can attend the upcoming Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Exam Preparation...
New summit to focus on post-acute care costs
Jun 11, 2015
The biggest growing expense in healthcare is the annual Medicare costs on post-acute care, and some consider it to be the most wasteful. At the first annual Post-Acute Care Evolution Summit on Monday and...
Nurse managers converge in Florida at annual meeting to explore long-term care issues
Jul 14, 2011
“Believe in your magic!” is the theme of the 24th annual conference for the National Association Directors of Nursing Administration / Long-Term Care, which takes place Saturday through Wednesday...
Crossover nursing conference kicks off Thursday
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 12, 2019
Post-acute care nurses will have an opportunity to learn about vital topics, earn continuing education credit and network with key stakeholders at the American Assisted Living Nurses Association conference...
Preparations for NADONA annual conference in full stride
By
James M. Berklan
May 13, 2016
Organizers for the 2016 NADONA LTC national conference are putting the final touches on the program and accepting registrations at an increasing pace. The event spans six days (June 24-29) and takes place...