Customizable PC Console display streamlines care, improves productivity
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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...
Lawmakers target use of antipsychotics in LTC settings
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McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
Three U.S. Senators have proposed legislation that would further regulate the administration of antipsychotic medications to nursing home residents. Specifically, the new measure would require nursing...
Preparation key in preventing fatalities at Texas nursing home hit by a tornado
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 05, 2012
The lack of major injuries or fatalities at a Texas nursing home during a deadly tornado Tuesday reflects the hours spent preparing for such an event, officials said.
National Investment Center brings top lenders, providers and other dealmakers together in Chicago
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 14, 2012
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry is holding its 22nd annual national conference Wednesday through Friday in Chicago. “Providing Value in an Evolving Landscape”...
Healthcare business social media — what the studies reveal
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 10, 2012
The “Healthcare Web Summit” will discuss a broad range of findings about healthcare social media use during an hour-long webcast starting at 1 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday. Benchmarked findings...
Assisted Living Federation of America kicks off annual conference Wednesday near Dallas
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McKnight's Staff
May 11, 2012
The Assisted Living Federation of America is welcoming top speakers and educators, vendors and providers from around the country to its annual conference Wednesday through next Friday at the Gaylord Texan...
Crest Healthcare Supply releases online catalog
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McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
Crest Healthcare Supply has released its 2012 online catalog. Features include easy browsing, bookmarking and page-printing capabilities. To facilitate single-product searches, each item can be found in...
Proper evaluation documentation that supports nursing home billing the focus of webcast for clinicians
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McKnight's Staff
Dec 07, 2012
In light of recent allegations of gross upcoding in therapy circles, an upcoming webcast on appropriate patient evaluation and management documentation could prove popular. Alva Baker, M.D., CMD, who has...
CMS to start covering heart procedure that significantly extends life expectancy
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McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2012
Medicare beneficiaries with heart valve damage will be able to have a valve replacement covered under certain conditions, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Tuesday.
Bacteria mix offers hope for those with C. diff
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 31, 2012
Researchers have hit on a potentially novel way to fight Clostridium difficile: a cocktail of six different types of bacteria.