Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. announced that Genesis Integration Inc. is the Canadian Master Distributor for Jeron’s Provider Nurse Call Platforms.
Personalized care coaching platform announces cloud-based app
Aug 02, 2016
ViiMed has said its new cloud-based application, EXTEND, can connect patients and care teams through bundled care programs, such as joint surgery. EXTEND is designed to help providers reduce costs, shorten...
New rule to allow facilities to install alcohol rub dispensers
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Haymarket Media
Oct 23, 2006
Providers Monday will be under new regulation regarding the installation of alcohol-based rub dispensers and smoke alarms in nursing homes.
Critical Alert Systems acquires Intego Systems
Feb 21, 2012
Critical Alert Systems announced the acquisition of Intego Systems, which has been a leading nurse call systems company for nearly two decades. “This acquisition allows Critical Alert Systems to...
Most senior living facilities short on coronavirus-fighting supplies, survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
More than two-thirds of the nation’s senior living facilities report trouble sourcing equipment, particularly N95 respirators.
CMS: No test-out option for health worker vax mandate
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 05, 2021
Healthcare workers may seek a medical or religious exemption under the new emergency federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a test opt-out does not exist, a top Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
SimpleLTC acquired
Aug 16, 2016
Briggs Healthcare will buy SimpleLTC, the company said Monday.
Executive order targets drug shortages
Nov 01, 2011
Fully 178 drug shortages were reported to the Food and Drug Administration in 2010. President Obama signed a limited executive order Monday that he said will reduce the problem. The measure calls on the...
Dec. 7: Labor management ‘perks’ for 2018
Nov 27, 2017
A special Dec. 7 McKnight’s webinar will explore how providers can staff to win by giving employees instant access to schedules, performance feedback, rewards and more.
Strategies for payroll-based journal reporting featured in April 19 webinar
Mar 29, 2016
A McKnight’s webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern on April 19 will share staffing best practices to collect, review and submit the newly required Payroll-Based Journal PBJ information to the Centers for Medicare...