VitalGo recently introduced a bed that can raise a patient from lying to a fully standing position-with zero manual lifting. The Total Lift Bed can dramatically reduce injuries to residents and staff,...
GE and Intel’s Care Innovations project now operational
Jan 04, 2011
GE and Intel announced their healthcare joint venture, Intel-GE Care Innovations, is now fully operational. Care Innovations was developed to address aging-related challenges facing the nation. These include...
The path to professional advancement lies online
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 03, 2011
We’re into January now so that means one of two things, if you’re like me: You’ve either already broken your New Year’s resolutions, or you’re about ready to.
Design Decisions: It’s ‘a culture of caring’
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
Nursing home incorporates elements of Asian culture into the design of its remodeling efforts to make it feel more like home
Fear’s over. Now what?
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2010
Infection control practitioners are reviewing providers’ performance in the aftermath of the H1N1 flu pandemic—and planning for the next emergency
Ask the treatment expert: Pressure ulcers and vitamin supplements
By
Donna Sardina
Dec 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
CMS proposes shorter drug cycle rule in long-term care to limit pharmaceutical waste
Nov 17, 2010
The National Community Pharmacists Association said Tuesday that it fully supports a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that requires pharmacies to only dispense brand name...
Supreme Court opts not to hear healthcare reform challenge
Nov 10, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined a request from a conservative California legal group to hear a challenge to the Obama administration’s healthcare reform bill. The group took issue with...
New watchdog group to oversee Indiana nursing home inspections board
Oct 19, 2010
A new seven-member watchdog panel in Indiana will review the state board responsible for reviewing and regulating nursing home administrators.
Ask the payment expert: What should we do about our therapy services to fully capitalize on MDS 3.0 and...