Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. announced that Genesis Integration Inc. is the Canadian Master Distributor for Jeron’s Provider Nurse Call Platforms.
Personalized care coaching platform announces cloud-based app
Aug 02, 2016
ViiMed has said its new cloud-based application, EXTEND, can connect patients and care teams through bundled care programs, such as joint surgery. EXTEND is designed to help providers reduce costs, shorten...
New rule to allow facilities to install alcohol rub dispensers
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Haymarket Media
Oct 23, 2006
Providers Monday will be under new regulation regarding the installation of alcohol-based rub dispensers and smoke alarms in nursing homes.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 30, 2021
‘Fully vaccinated’ may be moving target in face of breakthroughs, omicron … Merck’s COVID-19 pill effective, but less so than first shown, FDA finds … 3 more states join lawsuit challenging CMS...
Critical Alert Systems acquires Intego Systems
Feb 21, 2012
Critical Alert Systems announced the acquisition of Intego Systems, which has been a leading nurse call systems company for nearly two decades. “This acquisition allows Critical Alert Systems to...
U.S. may reduce 10-day isolation period in bid to keep healthcare workers on the job
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2021
Healthcare facilities will need all hands on deck to respond to expected COVID-19 surges, and a shortened isolation period for those who test positive but are symptomless and fully vaccinated could help,...
Most senior living facilities short on coronavirus-fighting supplies, survey finds
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
More than two-thirds of the nation’s senior living facilities report trouble sourcing equipment, particularly N95 respirators.
CMS: No test-out option for health worker vax mandate
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James M. Berklan
Nov 05, 2021
Healthcare workers may seek a medical or religious exemption under the new emergency federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a test opt-out does not exist, a top Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
SimpleLTC acquired
Aug 16, 2016
Briggs Healthcare will buy SimpleLTC, the company said Monday.
Executive order targets drug shortages
Nov 01, 2011
Fully 178 drug shortages were reported to the Food and Drug Administration in 2010. President Obama signed a limited executive order Monday that he said will reduce the problem. The measure calls on the...