The American College of Physician Executives is becoming the American Association for Physician Leadership. The association said it will broaden its programs and services and strive to “more fully...
DuraCore included in Aquatic tub and showers
Jan 16, 2013
Aquatic announced fiberglass-reinforced polymer showers and tub-showers will be made of DuraCore. The substance is stronger, whiter, glossier and more durable than competitors’ offerings, according...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 28
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 28, 2022
Study details how COVID outbreaks led to lasting staff loss in nursing homes — and poses solutions … McKnight’s podcast: Why LTC providers must embrace more palliative care … Thursday’s CDC...
Show us the data: COVID vaccine boosters may get go-ahead, but LTC docs remain wary
By
Alicia Lasek
Danielle Brown
Aug 09, 2021
Booster shots for the most vulnerable appear to be on a fast track to federal authorization. But clinicians want information about necessity, safety, dosing and more to justify prescribing an extra dose...
Hospital-associated disabilities can undermine recovery, authors claim
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 21, 2020
Despite decades of study, hospital‐associated disability remains common for vulnerable elders – and the problem is ripe for solutions, say researchers.
12 facilities resume visits
Oct 01, 2020
TEXAS — Just 12 nursing homes had met Texas’ criteria for resuming visitation at their facilities since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as of press time.
Observation stay victory
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
A Connecticut federal appeals court granted certain hospital patients the right to appeal “observation stay” designations in a ruling that many hope will lead to greater access to Medicare-covered...
Alzheimer’s breakthrough?
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2012
Deep brain stimulation enhanced the memory of epilepsy patients with recall problems, a small study has found.
Webinar offers advice on automating HR processes
May 25, 2011
If you’ve been debating whether to switch to an automated HR solution, you’re in luck.
The Melting Pot
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Oct 21, 2014
You might be thinking this is going to be about the intriguing restaurant chain The Melting Pot. While I do love fondue (especially the cheese and chocolate varieties), I want to look at something crucial...