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
By
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.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 30, 2021
‘Fully vaccinated’ may be moving target in face of breakthroughs, omicron … Merck’s COVID-19 pill effective, but less so than first shown, FDA finds … 3 more states join lawsuit challenging CMS...
Those with essential tremor have higher risk of cognitive impairment, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
Apr 29, 2024
Essential tremor (ET), a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, rhythmic shaking of the hands and head, is one of the most common movement disorders, affecting an estimated 2.2% of the United...
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...
U.S. may reduce 10-day isolation period in bid to keep healthcare workers on the job
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 22, 2021
Healthcare facilities will need all hands on deck to respond to expected COVID-19 surges, and a shortened isolation period for those who test positive but are symptomless and fully vaccinated could help,...
Wider vaccine mandate afoot
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2021
The Biden administration raised the stakes significantly in August, first announcing that nursing homes would need to have staff members fully vaccinated to receive Medicaid or Medicare funding, and three...
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.