As most long-term care operators can attest, MDS 3.0 has spurred both opportunities and obstacles. On one hand, the new resident assessment tool is pushing resident care and satisfaction to the forefront...
Quality improvement, by the numbers
By
Steven Littlehale
Feb 16, 2012
Organization-wide quality improvement is a top priority of savvy, resident-centric long-term care operators – and its value and importance has become even more magnified in light of the Centers for...
James McKeon Named to board at ReGear Life Sciences
Feb 07, 2012
ReGear Life Sciences, Inc. has announced that James V. McKeon has joined ReGear’s Board of Directors. McKeon is managing partner for Valentine Associates LLC, a consulting firm. “Jim brings...
How to do it…Wound care
Feb 01, 2012
All long-term care nurses and aides need to consider themselves wound care “specialists.” It also helps if caregivers can get residents engaged in facets of their own wound care. Experts advise...
Ventas acquires buildings; stockholder to sell off stake
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2012
The agreement means holders of shares of Cogdell common stock will receive $4.25 per share. This represents a premium of 8% to Cogdell’s closing price on Dec. 23, 2011, and 13% to the average closing...
Henry to lead RehabCare
Feb 01, 2012
Kindred Healthcare Inc. announced in December that Pat Henry has replaced Chris Bird as president of the RehabCare division.
Affordable Care Act provides help for nursing homes, brief says
Jan 31, 2012
The Affordable Care Act benefits nursing homes and other residential care facilities, according to an amicus curiae brief filed in the Supreme Court by six aging groups.
Senior housing market sees slow recovery, report finds
Jan 26, 2012
Although construction of senior living housing has continued its decline, occupancy rates grew slightly in the fourth quarter of 2011, a new report shows.
Vigilan acquired by RealPage
Jan 18, 2012
Software manufacturer Vigilan was recently acquired by RealPage Inc. for $5 million, both companies announced. Vigilan’s software suite helps operators manage care, labor and billing. “We are...
App connects on-the-go staff
Jan 18, 2012
Wind Currents Communications Inc. recently released its iV2VIP Video Softphone app. The app visually connects mobile staff to facilities that have desktop videophones. It presents a large keypad display,...