The World Health Organization announced Thursday it will launch pilot programs to test the feasibility of recommended hand-hygiene interventions in various healthcare settings. The international organization...
Profile: Blake Gillman
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 05, 2018
VP/Director Post-Acute Care Services, Life Care Services
Lynn Hood: Open-heart specialist
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Emma Baumgartel
Sep 01, 2021
A tornado struck Connecticut when Lynn M. Hood was an emergency medical technician in high school, and she found herself assisting in one of her first emergency disasters. Since then, she has continued...
Fabric refresher released
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
P&G Professional has released its new Febreze® Professional Concentrated Sanitizing Fabric Refresher. It sanitizes, prevents mold and mildew growth, and removes odors from soft surfaces while killing...
Shower light fights germs
Aug 14, 2018
The ellumi™ germ-killing Recessed Shower Light, which uses VioSafe® technology, is now available through Evolution Lighting, the company said.
60 Seconds With … Robert Espinoza
Dec 06, 2017
A recent PHI study examined racial and gender disparities in the direct care workforce. What was the most surprising finding to you?
LTC dementia residents are remaining in hospice longer
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Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
Dementia patients are increasingly using hospice care benefits, according to an analysis of nursing home records. The investigation also revealed that 40% of nursing home residents suffer from some degree...
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Dec 01, 2008
Evvie Munley Senior Health Policy Analyst, AAHSA
What is a participating provider?
Jan 01, 2008
The term “participating provider” has different meanings for different provider types.
Coin-sized device OK’d for incontinence
By
Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of sacral neuromodulator for patients suffering from overactive bladder, urinary retention and fecal incontinence.