The technology companies Vocollect Healthcare Systems Inc. and American HealthTech Inc. have formed an alliance to help long-term care clients develop more unified electronic medical records. The systems...
Cure for seniors’ summertime blues: air-conditioning
Jul 07, 2008
Grilling is a favorite American pastime in the summer–but not for seniors, according to a new poll.
McKnight’s 4th Fall Online Expo is here!
Sep 15, 2016
The fourth annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo takes place next Thursday, Sept. 22, offering attendees three free CE credits. The three hour-long sessions begin at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
New LTC resources from some of the best
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Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Dec 06, 2016
Over the past year, I’ve been involved with several exciting long-term care-related projects that I can now tell you about. In the spirit of the season, I wanted to spread some good cheer with them,...
You know you’re a nurse when …
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 30, 2012
OK, I can’t help myself. I’m in an incredibly silly mood as I sit to write my blog today. And I was thinking about how we as nurses see the world differently from “normal” folks....
May 22 webcast to study Medicare readmissions policies: implications for hospitals and post-acute providers
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 30, 2012
Providers who don’t fully understand hospital readmissions issues, or who continue to do business “as usual,” will be penalized in the near future. At a free McKnight’s webcast...
Many seniors appear to be taking potentially inappropriate meds after being hospitalized
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John O'Connor
May 03, 2020
Hospitalizations cause up to 60% of older patients to take medicines that may be potentially inappropriate, a team of researchers has found.
‘Scary’ SNF closure trend
Jan 05, 2020
Nebraska — The closure of more than a dozen nursing homes throughout the state of Nebraska in 2019 is causing an “economic ripple effect” on nearby towns, according to community members.
New countertop gives users a charge
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 16, 2019
The Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surface introduced this month by Formica® Laminate integrates charging coils that can wirelessly charge Qi Certified devices that are placed on top of them. Senior living...
ONE DAY TO GO: Payment, Quality, Tech info — and free CE credits — at tomorrow’s Fall Online...
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Sep 21, 2016
Providers will get a chance to learn from top long-term care experts and earn up to three free continuing education credits tomorrow at McKnight’s Fall Online Expo — all without leaving their home...