Insurance company unloads long-term care policies onto state trust
Dec 05, 2008
Insurance company Conseco transferred many of its long-term care policies to a trust because of the enormous costs associated with supporting these policies, according to a news report.
Design Decisions: Beyond bricks and mortar
By
John Andrews
Apr 04, 2016
EdenHill’s complete overhaul includes a new memory care building, a new wellness center and pool — and more scenic views
Reader poll: What are you known for in your workplace?
Mar 08, 2018
“I am known for letting the creative side of my brain take the driver’s seat and see what magic comes. My colleagues might say that I’m always talking about the stories and accomplishments...
State says nursing home knew resident who plunged to death from third-story window had history of removing...
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 22, 2018
A New York nursing home allegedly knew that one of its residents had a tendency to remove safety screws from windows before his deadly fall from a window.
Telemed partnership targets skin conditions
Aug 29, 2018
VSee telemedicine and First Derm Artificial Intelligence have teamed up to speed dermatology-related diagnoses. The new effort integrates First Derm’s AI capabilities with VSee’s telemedicine...
Deadline extension for McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 20, 2018
Providers who might be scrambling to get their applications in for the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards just received a reprieve.
Medline expands scrubs line to Target
Jun 30, 2015
Medline Industries is expanding its ave® scrubs line at select Target locations nationwide.
Minnix: We have outdated views on aging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.
Nursing diversity improves … but slowly
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2015
Though nursing’s ranks are becoming more diverse, there’s still much work to be done to make it reflective of the U.S. population.
WOCN introduces first mobile app
May 06, 2014
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ has launched its first app, called the Evidence-Based Wound Care Guidelines and Fecal Ostomy Best Practice app. It is designed to provide up-to-date recommendations...