Automated medication dispensing system offers new reporting
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2018
The system now includes the MedSelect Performance Dashboard, which lets pharmacists see real-time information such as inventory levels, expiration information and more. A redesigned MedSelect graphical...
Mobile app available
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 06, 2019
Diagnotes has announced the launch and public availability of its mobile application.
Warby Parker glasses now available for some MA beneficiaries
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 27, 2018
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan users can now access Warby Parker eyewear, the company announced.
Marquis facility launches cardiopulmonary care program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 20, 2018
Providence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Yeadon, PA, has opened a cardiopulmonary program as part of enhancements at the 129-bed skilled nursing facility.
Minnix: We have outdated views on aging
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
Aging services over the next decade should be looking at redefining age, improving practices, innovating solutions and transforming policy, the leader of a top senior care association declared in April.
McKnight’s heads to AHCA/NCAL annual convention
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 04, 2013
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News will be heading to Phoenix this weekend to bring you the latest news from the 64th annual AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention and Expo.
Fingerprint scanning leads to privacy fight
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2017
The latest tension between employee privacy and staffing procedures is embodied in an Illinois long-term care employee suing his workplace over twice-a-day required fingerprint scans.
Court says employer not burdened by contraception mandate
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 02, 2013
A federal trial court has declined to grant an injunction in a case over the Affordable Care Act’s “contraceptive mandate,” finding against companies that said the requirement goes against...
CDC outlines 2014 global health threats
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2014
Antibiotic resistance and prescription drug abuse are among the top global threats expected in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nursing home sued after resident allegedly left in hot tub for 8 hours dies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 18, 2017
Negligence led to the death of a nursing home resident in a whirlpool, the son of the resident has said in court documents.