BREAKING: CDC eases restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals in non-healthcare settings
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued long-awaited guidance on what new activities COVID-19 vaccinated people in “non-healthcare settings” can and can’t do regarding masking and...
Kindred confirms Ventas deal, will fully leave SNF biz
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Aug 09, 2017
Kindred Healthcare Inc. confirmed in July its previously announced plan to exit the skilled nursing facility industry.
First fully solar-powered nano case for smartphones released
Oct 14, 2014
JUSE, a Silicon Valley start-up, has announced the first consistently powered solar nano case for smartphones.
New bed can offer flexibility
Feb 12, 2014
The new Joerns EasyCare® Healthcare Bed is fully configurable, with features that include integrated width expansion.
Taking the final steps
By
Dave Surico
Sep 01, 2014
Ashby Ponds opens all levels of care as it realizes the vision for a fully operating continuing care retirement community in Virginia
Dissatisfaction driving nurses from field
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2022
Fully two-thirds of nurses were considering leaving the profession in late 2021, according to a recent national survey.
More than half of personnel at LTCFs fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Jul 30, 2021
56.8 percent of HCP are fully vaccinated, with coverage higher for physicians and advanced practice providers than for nurses, aides
Nurse association takes ‘zero tolerance’ stance on workplace violence, bullying
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Sep 01, 2015
A leading long-term care nurses group is praising a tough, new “zero tolerance” the American Nurses Association has adopted regarding violence and bullying in healthcare workplaces.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Jan. 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 27, 2022
CMS: Only fully vaccinated surveyors should be part of on-site survey teams … CMS begins posting more staffing and turnover data … Senators sponsor bipartisan bill to probe handling of U.S. pandemic...
Ask The Legal Expert, Attorney John Durso
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
A recent resident admission has become a “bully.” This is confirmed by residents and staff. How can we legally stop her bullying behavior? You can take legal steps to protect all your residents,...