Prevent Products Inc. has introduced new hip protectors with PPI-RAP™ (Rapid Absorption Polymer), a new foam technology that rapidly absorbs impact shock.
Drive announces partnership, new name
Oct 27, 2015
Drive Medical has completed the integration of Drive and DeVilbiss Healthcare in North America. The new company, operating as one in North America, will be known as Drive| DeVilbiss Healthcare Inc.
CoPatient to collaborate with Wellist
Oct 27, 2015
CoPatient announced a partnership with Wellist, a Boston-based company that provides a wide range of personalized service recommendations.
Presbyterian Senior Living receives NICHE designation
Oct 27, 2015
Presbyterian Senior Living received designation as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) facility.
Understanding mild dementia
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 23, 2015
Providing care to individuals with dementia can be a daunting, yet rewarding experience for caregivers in long term care communities.
Bill could limit HUD mortgage insurance for low-rated SNFs
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Oct 23, 2015
Nursing homes’ eligibility for federal mortgage insurance could become dependent on their quality ratings under legislation proposed this week.
CMS sneaks a trick in with its treats
By
Steven Littlehale
Oct 21, 2015
With so many regulatory changes kicking in on Oct. 1, it’s no wonder providers were likely too distracted to notice the latest “trick” by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Education Resources Inc. is partnering with hospitals to bring a new course on adult dysphagia to New Jersey and Indianapolis.
Healthcare company in hot water over “no Haitians” nursing job ad
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Oct 20, 2015
A healthcare company is facing backlash this week over a help wanted ad in a New York newspaper that requested “no Haitians” apply for the nursing position.
Nurses, help your patients by helping yourselves
By
Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Martie Moore, RN, MAOM, CPHQ
Oct 19, 2015
Ask a nurse how she consoles patients with difficult diagnoses, stabilizes a critical patient or quickly saves a life. Nurses do these things masterfully, and often. But ask a nurse how she takes care...