LeadingAge gave the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a long list of concerns with recently proposed regulator’s reforms, a lead lobbyist said in an August letter.
CMS publishes proposed guidance for seasonal, H1N1 flu prevention
Jun 23, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Tuesday issued proposed guidance that would update and replace previous inflection control guidance for the seasonal and H1N1 flu.
Danby Health debuts new fridge offerings
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 29, 2019
Danby Health has launched a pair of medical refrigerators ideal for use in the long-term care sector. A new model is available in a 3.2-cubic-foot model that fits easily under a countertop, and a 1.6-cubic-foot...
Congestive heart failure tied to nursing home use
Jan 10, 2008
An increasing number of people will need nursing home care after suffering disabilities caused by congestive heart failure, according to a new study.
Controversy erupts after webcam removal from disabled resident’s nursing home room
By
John Hall
Apr 06, 2015
It’s not clear yet whether Pennsylvania will become the fifth state to adopt rules or laws prohibiting or allowing private video recording or surveillance in nursing homes. But one Philadelphia nursing...
Drive Medical acquires Medquip
Jul 09, 2014
Drive Medical has acquired Medquip Inc., the company announced July 2. Medquip’s equipment line includes respiratory disposable products, pulse oximeters, TENS units, and digital blood pressure equipment.
CMS to release safe food handling, nutrition guidance
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 11, 2007
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will release interpretive guidance on several regulations in coming months, regulatory experts noted at the American Health Care Association’s annual...
Nurse timer released
Nov 24, 2015
The new Visual Hourly Timer is geared toward making sure there is an hourly nurse check-in after care for patients.
Quenching residents’ thirst, even during blackouts
Mar 20, 2018
The Oasis Mechanical AquaPointe Sports Bottle Fillers allow residents to fill their water bottles, even during a power outage.
Emergency funding, staffing have been key factors for provider’s survival during COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 17, 2020
On several occasions, the challenge has been different from others for Danny Williams, president and CEO of Eliza Bryant Village in Cleveland. The recurring inquiry he receives? “How is it that a small,...