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Relias Learning expands presence
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2014
Relias Learning announced second quarter results for 2014 that reflected its expansion into new markets.
Therapy buck stops at SNF
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2014
A legal settlement involving two long-term care companies accused of not sufficiently controlling their contracted therapy provider’s billing practices has created anxieties among skilled nursing...
LeadingAge’s CAST releases EHR matrix selection tool
Oct 01, 2014
LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies released its 2014 version of a tool to enable long-term providers to choose the best electronic health record for their needs.
A tradition gets updated
By
Dave Surico
Oct 01, 2014
Hannah B.G. Shaw Home for the Aged gets with the times by expanding the rural site that once was the Shaw home.
Where my ladies at?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
If you went to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care conference for the first time three years ago, as I did, you’d be forgiven for recognizing its importance, but agreeing with...
Assisted living continues to grow rapidly in expanded markets
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
Assisted living growth continues to be concentrated in specific markets, with almost three-fourths of new construction in 10 metro markets, according to new findings released Thursday at the National Investment...
Employee cleared of sexual assault charges wins $1 million defamation suit against assisted living company
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 02, 2014
A former assisted living worker in South Carolina has received a $1 million award after being falsely accused of trying to sexually assault a resident, according to local news sources.
Higher rates of mortality seen with benzodiazepine sedatives, study says
Sep 30, 2014
Continuous infusion benzodiazepines, a group of sedatives often used to treat intensive-care unit patients on ventilators, are linked to an increased likelihood of death compared to those who received...
New footwear sanitizing system released
Sep 30, 2014
Best Sanitizers Inc. has announced the HACCP SmartStep™ Footwear Sanitizing System. The system reduces cross-contamination from footwear for employees working in labs, clean rooms or in pharmaceutical...