How to drum up long-term care business? Scare them
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 17, 2018
Whether you realize it or not, you’re likely going to need extra care in your older years, the soft-sell goes. And, my, look how expensive it is!
Medi-Dose/EPS expands line of resealable drug bags
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 26, 2020
Medi-Dose/EPS has introduced a new line of hazardous drug bags that feature dedicated messages in a bold color scheme to alert healthcare professionals when transporting hazardous medication. Available...
Michigan LTC group to join iNDIGO Health Partners
Oct 13, 2015
Northwest Michigan Long Term Care Specialists will join iNDIGO Health Partners, which will be the health services company’s first service contract outside the hospital.
Ring out the old, ring in the new
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 03, 2023
I am having a hard time believing another year has gone by. Lord, it’s scary how fast time flies the older I get. Though to be honest, I sure want to put COVID, a zillion surveys, and negative government...
Casamba adds HIPAA One to network
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 26, 2019
Casamba, a provider of EMR solutions, will now have HIPAA One on its cloud-based network, which includes Casamba Skilled, Casamba Clinic and Casamba Home & Hospice. HIPAA One provides HIPAA compliance...
Should I be looking for a new position in senior care?
By
Julie Rupenski
Dec 04, 2017
You have been in your senior care executive director position in a well respected senior care company for a year or two.
How to listen to what your data’s telling you: March 15 Online Expo webinar
Feb 28, 2017
The final session of the 2017 McKnight’s Online Expo will start at 1 p.m. Eastern on March 15 and focus on practical uses for data that providers probably are already gathering.
60 Seconds with… Cheryl Phillips, M.D. Senior VP, Public Policy and Advocacy, LeadingAge
Dec 02, 2012
Q: CMS wants nursing homes to reduce antipsychotic use by 15% by the end of 2012. How’s it looking?
Survey: Nearly half of healthcare professionals want pain dropped from vital signs
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Feb 22, 2017
A recently released survey of physicians and nurses shows that nearly half are in favor of eliminating pain as the “fifth vital sign.”
Joe Bush
Aug 30, 2019
Joe Bush is the staff writer at McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.