Laundry and housekeeping staff are key to survey success; they buff a provider’s record or can be the source of embarrassing, costly survey findings
Reader Poll: “What was your first job, and what did it teach you?
Aug 06, 2016
“My first job going into this particular field was an administrator-in-training, where I would come in and work in a nursing home.”
Second chance helps nurses overcome language mandate
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 06, 2016
Amid the growing pressure of nursing staff shortages, an overseas healthcare regulator is relaxing its rules for language testing.
Kindred wins whistleblower case: Docs not proven wrong
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Aug 06, 2016
A Kindred Healthcare subsidiary claimed victory in June in a False Claims Act case brought by a former employee.
Accutech announces distributor
Aug 02, 2016
Jenne Inc. was named by Accutech Security to distribute its ResidentGuard line of wander management systems.
Partnership announced for Saint Thomas Health
Aug 02, 2016
National HealthCare Corporation and Saint Thomas Health embarked on a partnership Monday geared around care coordination.
Medical sensor market to reach $18.5 billion
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 19, 2016
The medical sensor market is expected to nearly double to $18.5 billion by 2024, according to a new analysis by Grand View Research Inc.
Ensign Group acquires Kansas facility
Jul 19, 2016
The Ensign Group Inc. has purchased the operations and real estate of Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation, a 161-bed skilled nursing and 10-bed assisted living facility in Kansas City, KS.
Global Healthcare REIT sells SNF in Georgia
Jul 19, 2016
Global Healthcare REIT Inc. closed on a deal to sell a Union Point, GA, facility to Greene County LTC for $3.8 million.
Kuck joins Crest Healthcare Supply
Jul 19, 2016
Timothy W. Kuck is the new president and CEO at Crest Healthcare Supply.