ORIX USA has bought Lancaster Pollard, the companies announced in September.
Regs in a Flash releases new mobile app
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2017
While skilled nursing providers have always wanted an easy way to look up regulations, the need spiked following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ debut of new F-tags in late June.
‘Smart’ alerts serve to boost labor efficiency, cut waste
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
New GOJO SMARTLINK Service Alerts allow providers to reduce waste and maximize the efficiency of environmental service workers, according to results of a pilot project.
Latest medication disposal system is created by nurse
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 04, 2016
Kitty litter and coffee grounds are among the undesirable materials many long-term care nurses employ to destroy expired or unused medications. Nurse Sherry Day said she knew there had to be a better way.
Administrators gain control with new technology suite
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2016
A new product to track information technology infrastructure and see what assets are connected to a company network could help long-term care administrators increase patient privacy.
Fast, efficient products most desired by cleaning workers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2016
Healthcare cleaning professionals are under increased pressure to keep down operating costs and are most focused on products that are efficient, according to a new survey.
Swallowing product is all the talk during industry contest
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 04, 2015
New speech therapy options could help long-term care residents struggling with swallowing or aphasia.
Kwalu, Clorox team up for a clean finish
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2015
Long-term care furniture company Kwalu and Clorox Healthcare have announced a joint marketing venture that will promote disinfectants on non-porous furnishings.
Latest dehydration tool is a pressurized fluid reservoir
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
Despite dozens of studies on dehydration in the elderly, little research offers conclusive advice on how to solve the problem. A new device hopes to help by using a system that sprays high volumes of fluid...
New device may help those with tremors eat and drink
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2014
A handheld electronic device may allow patients to overcome shaky hands caused by essential tremor, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System.