Feds target providers over infection control, emergency preparedness
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 08, 2020
Increased scrutiny on long-term care providers’ infection control and emergency preparedness execution could be coming in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
RCare launches rapid deployment nurse call kits
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 25, 2020
RCare Inc., maker of nurse call and monitoring solutions, last week released a Rapid Deployment Wireless Nurse Call Kit created specifically for emergency situations. Designed for speed and ease-of-use,...
Flu shots do little to protect elderly, study says
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Haymarket Media
Sep 23, 2005
Flu vaccines have a minimal effect on the prevention of influenza or its complications in the elderly, a new paper reveals.
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...
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
By
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....
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.