Nestlé Professional MINOR’S adds low-sodium, gluten-free base
Jul 22, 2014
MINOR’s Low Sodium Gluten Free Base is available in chicken, beef and vegetable, Nestle Professional announced.
In the quest for Medicare patients, Yelp stars outshine Care Compare
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Sep 22, 2023
More consumers are turning to social media review platforms to help choose a nursing home for family members, but the reviews can be skewed by anecdotal and personal evidence, a new study shows.
Also in the News for Thursday, Aug. 20
Aug 20, 2020
Connecticut failed to protect nursing homes in early days of pandemic: study finds … Florida panel unlikely to recommend reopening of nursing homes to all visitors … 64% of assisted living providers...
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 24
Jun 24, 2020
Fauci testifies that coronavirus vaccine might be ready by the end of 2020 … In surprise move, Virginia releases names of facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks … HHS releases updated FAQ on Provider Relief...
HHS seeks health IT data from industry vendors
Aug 31, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services wants to study nursing home patient assessment data to determine whether health information technology standards can improve care coordination. More specifically,...
Federal government sues provider after workers are fired for seeking religious exemption to flu shot
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Apr 29, 2016
A North Carolina-based healthcare provider has been hit with a lawsuit from the federal government for allegedly firing three employees who asked for a religious exemption from the company’s mandatory...
Critics of nursing-home hospices suspicious of revenue
Jan 31, 2011
When a major lobbying group trumpeted the long-term care industry’s status as an economic and job-creating powerhouse last week, critics took the opportunity to press for further inquiries into how...
Also in the News for Friday, April 8
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 08, 2022
NIC reports increase in senior housing occupancy trends during first quarter despite omicron … Feds allowing providers that failed to report on PRF funds to request additional time … One-fourth of...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 01, 2020
Moderna requests FDA approval of 94% effective COVID-19 vaccine … Rising death toll from pandemic claims 100,000+ long-term care residents, staff … Clinical tool captures changes in dementia patients’...
Customizable PC Console display streamlines care, improves productivity
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 01, 2012
Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. announced the integration of a network accessible PC Console Display into its Provider 790 nurse call system. The PC Console Display delivers additional activity and status...