Consultant pharmacists group forms for-profit subsidiary
Jun 13, 2008
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) this week announced the launch of ASCP Ventures, Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of ASCP.
How to do it… Wound Care
Jun 01, 2008
Because of an ongoing emphasis on pressure ulcer care and prevention, it is no wonder that nursing directors are looking for ways for their staff to become as sharp as possible when it comes to wound care....
Ask the payment expert
Jun 01, 2008
Is a clarification order needed for therapy services if we have an eval and treat order?
Mind games
Jun 04, 2008
More than 200 vendors were in Orlando last week for the Assisted Living Federation of America’s annual Conference and Expo. With so many familiar vendors on hand, it was easy to overlook an emerging...
Leadership answers the focus of webcast tomorrow
May 21, 2008
Two of the most demanding parts of running a long-term care facility — staffing and budgeting — will be the focus of a free McKnight’s webcast on leadership challenges tomorrow.
Crowd pleaser
May 21, 2008
“I don’t believe I’ve ever witnessed as many people at a hearing,” Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) remarked last week. She was referring to a high-profile session at the Senate Committee...
CDC recommends shingles vaccination for older adults
May 19, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a recommendation that adults aged 60 and over be vaccinated against shingles.
Justice O’Connor addresses full house at Alzheimer’s hearing
May 16, 2008
The Senate Special Committee on Aging played host to two high-profile witnesses this week at a hearing on Alzheimer’s that drew an enormous crowd.
Lifetechniques touts electronic pillbox study
May 14, 2008
Older adults following a medication regimen are less likely to miss doses when reminded by an electronic pillbox that both beeps at the appointed drug-taking time and announces the number of pills to take,...
Record amount of flu vaccine expected for next season
May 13, 2008
After last season’s flu vaccine struggles, the top five vaccine manufacturers have announced plans to produce a record number of doses – more than 143 million for the 2008-2009 season.