Study shows reduced HAIs, airborne pathogens with in-room active UV-C system
By
Douglas Kane, M.D.
Nov 18, 2016
It sounds like a bad joke: The problem with infections is that they’re spreading.
Transforming healthcare with technology
By
Scott Magers
Jul 17, 2019
How do you manage to accomplish ever expanding company objectives with the same or fewer resources each year? When my career began to transition from being a healthcare provider to operational responsibilities,...
Taking it to the streets: Reimagining dementia
By
Mary Fridley
Charles de Vilmorin
Oct 30, 2023
When Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice launched “Taking It to the Streets,” a global campaign that took place during the week of Sept. 18 to 24, 2023, one of the first people to...
Managing managed care
Apr 27, 2015
The common loopholes offered by the Fee for Service model made it harder for governments to maintain balanced budgeting.
How today’s IT infrastructure is paving the way for new digital engagement in healthcare facilities
By
Tom Mottlau
Mar 13, 2020
As the population ages and more people enter long-term care and senior living facilities, technology stands ready to improve lives while streamlining operations. Tech innovation and senior care may seem...
Optimizing population health management
By
Terri Maxwell
Jun 07, 2017
As the healthcare industry strives to achieve the Triple Aim, those organizations and coalitions who are holding themselves accountable for the most seriously ill patients undoubtedly face some of the...
Sensor technology with artificial intelligence to improve patient safety
By
Guy Fragala, Ph.D.
Jun 30, 2021
In today’s world, advances in technology have provided a great opportunity for the application of this technology targeted at improving the safety of healthcare patients. Consider having a caregiver...
Technology improves medication safety measures
By
Jeff Harrell, Pharm. D.
Jan 07, 2013
No matter your role in healthcare, medication safety is a challenge that has caused you concern. In my job as co-owner of SureCare Rx, an independently owned and operated pharmacy partner to long-term...
Long-term care facilities should prepare for possible supply chain issues
By
Michael Einhorn
Sep 14, 2021
As long-term care providers such as nursing homes continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, many are taking extra precautions and amplifying their PPE and medical supply efforts beyond basic...
Making changes in communication
By
Anthony Hall, RN, BSN
Nov 09, 2012
When you look the possible issues that result in the transition from acute care to long-term care, lack of communication is a major issue.