Boost rehab efforts to improve poor post-acute pneumonia outlook, clinicians say
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 18, 2020
Fully 90% of nursing home residents hospitalized for pneumonia experience severe disability or death within two months of discharge. Careful post-acute planning is especially crucial for these patients...
PACE makes strides in Milwaukee
By
Liza Berger
May 21, 2010
I have heard a lot about the PACE program, but it was not until I actually saw a site a couple weeks ago that I fully understood what this long-term care community program is all about.
Soxxy debuts compression socks
Apr 28, 2015
Soxxy has introduced a new line of compression socks, the company announced.
First responders ‘sound off’ to honor NY nursing home after it releases first COVID-19 patient
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2020
The sounds of sirens filled the air outside a New York nursing home recently — in celebration of the facility releasing its first coronavirus patient back home.
Health Care Software, Inc. — Booth 1328
Oct 06, 2011
Take the sting out of the 11.1% Medicare payment reduction with Interactant. Health Care Software’s 40-plus years of experience, coupled with Interactant’s 27 fully integrated, clinical and...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Feb. 1
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 01, 2022
Feds provide more guidance on Phase 4 relief funding … FDA fully approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine … Former NY health commissioner confirms COVID-19 nursing home deaths were 49% higher than what they...
Also in the News for Monday, Feb. 1
Feb 01, 2021
HHS adds more healthcare providers to list of who can administer COVID-19 vaccines … OSHA issues additional workplace guidance on COVID-19 … Advocates pressuring state to end nursing home immunity...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2022
Nurses’ unions ask federal court to intervene with OSHA protections for healthcare workers … Omicron may be less severe in older patients, but not “mild,” WHO reports … Feds have no plans to...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 25, 2020
A weak heart can affect the brain and contribute to cognitive decline … Annual breast cancer screening not beneficial for women over age 75 … Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if...
Also in the News for Wednesday, July 28
Jul 28, 2021
All California state healthcare workers must be vaccinated against COVID … New Hampshire provider settles lawsuit where resident died after roommate allegedly shut off oxygen … CDC reverses indoor...