A novel compression dressing made from an antibacterial substance formed from the shells of crustaceans may prevent infections in wounds.
Also in the News for Friday, Feb. 17
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 17, 2023
Attorney General seeks authority to recover state funds from ‘seriously deficient’ nursing homes … CMS Proposes expanded mobility device coverage … AARP targets NY nursing home ombudsman program...
Afflink introduces BioProtect technology
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Kimberly Marselas
Nov 11, 2020
Afflink’s new BioProtect RTU is a ready-to-use residual surface protection solution designed to help the foodservice industry maintain higher cleanliness levels. BioProtect is a patented, registered,...
Hippos and tigers and giraffes, oh my!
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 13, 2018
Over the last year or so, activities director Randie Duretz has formed a fast friendship with Connie Stine, 69, and her animals.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 13, 2024
Nurse accused of killing nursing home patients with insulin seeks quick case resolution … New Senate working group to reform Medicare physician pay system, with possible SNF implications … Healthpeak...
OnPointe CEO: Pandemic should be catalyst for payment changes, shedding ‘wrong strategy’
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 29, 2021
Some look at the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and question how they can make their buildings safer. Eric Tanner, CEO of transitional and skilled care specialist OnPointe, sees the crisis as a launching point...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 13
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 13, 2023
Some OSHA workplace violence prevention proposals too ‘prescriptive’ or duplicative, LeadingAge says … NJ media calls for vote on nursing home reform legislation after second comptroller’s report...
For-profit furor could trigger more financial reporting for nursing homes
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 13, 2021
More than 1,200 nursing homes could find themselves facing stringent financial reporting requirements if a national movement to increase transparency in the industry takes root in California.
Medical liability premiums increase by highest rate in 15 years
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 30, 2021
A national analysis finds liability premiums increased for nearly one-third of healthcare providers in 2020.
GAO: More workplace protection needed
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2016
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration should do more to protect healthcare employees from workplace violence, according to a federal report.