CPAP makers offer noninvasive alternatives to in-demand vents
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
Noninvasive ventilation therapy, such as that provided by CPAP machines, could offer care for critically ill COVID-19 patients who aren’t yet in need of ventilators, according to a series of white papers...
Recruiting firms help SNFs address turnover due to COVID-19
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 22, 2020
With long-standing turnover issues already plaguing the industry, recruiting companies are encouraging providers to rethink hiring and retention efforts to stave off potential crises during the coronavirus...
Real Time identifies, analyzes signs of infectious disease in nursing homes
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
Analytics company Real Time Medical Systems can now provide infectious disease surveillance of nursing facilities for government and industry clients. This new service uses built-in links to extract data...
Partners Pharmacy PassPort selected for NJ’s field hospitals
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
New Jersey has tapped Partners Pharmacy and its innovative APS Passport system to provide emergency pharmacy services at three field hospitals opening across the state to alleviate the strain on local...
Danby Health debuts new fridge offerings
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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...
RCare launches rapid deployment nurse call kits
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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,...
Test demonstrates Sterisafe’s effectiveness against coronavirus
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Kimberly Marselas
May 12, 2020
An independent study from the Dr. Brill Institute for Hygiene and Microbiology, a leading German test laboratory, confirms that the Sterisafe Pro room sterilization robot effectively kills the novel coronavirus....
Inovalon launches InfectionWatch for providers
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 10, 2020
Inovalon, a provider of cloud-based platforms, has launched an infection surveillance and reporting solution that provides healthcare facilities with data-driven insights to empower real-time identification...
MedTrainer updates offer LTC more compliance opportunities
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 21, 2020
MedTrainer, an award-winning provider of training, compliance and credentialing software, has updated its platform to help long-term care facilities more easily meet safety and quality compliance requirements...
Surgical disinfectant goes mainstream
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Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2020
Disinfect & Shield, solely used in surgical suites for over 10 years, is now available for broader use via online sales. The solution kills the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and other dangerous...