Reader Poll: What’s something you wish people outside of the industry knew about long-term care?
Apr 04, 2016
“I think the thing I would like folks to know is there’s always a battle to get rid of the stereotypes. The people I work with are very intent on putting their heart and care into what they...
Ask the care expert about … bed recommendations and entrapment
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 05, 2018
We are updating our beds and are possibly adding an assessment to be sure our residents are not at risk for entrapment. Do you have any guidelines for bed recommendations?
Rule to boost EHR oversight gets White House review
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Aug 23, 2016
A proposed rule that would grant federal officials more oversight of complaints and safety issues related to electronic health records moved one step closer to finalization last week.
Researchers discover new way of curing MRSA
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 14, 2013
Targeting cells known as persisters is a new and highly effective way of eradicating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, according to newly published research.
Study: Growing population of cancer survivors means more preparation needed by providers
Oct 10, 2011
The number of cancer survivors over the age of 65 is expected to increase by about 42% over the next 10 years, which could present new challenges to the healthcare community, study results show.
Researchers: Post-stroke care changes may be in order
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Haymarket Media
Jun 27, 2007
Stroke patients readmitted to the hospital are more liable to be suffering from heart or pneumonia problems rather than another stroke, researchers say. As a result, stroke care protocols could change.
Providers hail new quality improvement bill
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 07, 2006
Providers are hailing the introduction of the “Long Term Care Quality and Modernization Act of 2006” as an important step toward resolving key problems for themselves and their residents. Sen....
Democrats keep Medicaid moratorium in war funding bill
May 22, 2008
In an attempt to appease Republicans, Senate Democrats offered a slimmed down version of the war-funding bill on Tuesday. In doing so, they also managed to hold onto amendments that would block seven Medicaid...
Advocates laud Elder Justice Act
Apr 17, 2008
The Elder Justice Act (HR 1783) received a heap of accolades from senior care advocates and industry representatives at a hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday.
LG Electronics creates cloud-based service
Oct 13, 2015
LG Electronics and Amazon Web Services collaborated on an interactive experience at the 2015 AWS Re:Invent user conference.