Patient safety improvement slowed by ineffective technology and low pay, survey shows
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 24, 2018
Ineffective technology and a lack of reimbursement are among the reasons patient safety lags in healthcare organizations, a new survey finds.
Deadline for the Tech Awards is Friday
Jul 17, 2018
Long-term care providers have until Friday night to submit their applications for the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Participate in rehab, hospice studies
Jul 11, 2018
Providers are encouraged to participate in studies that examine benefits and salary data for their profession.
Company helps SNFs dispose unused medications
Apr 24, 2018
A New Jersey materials management company is helping long-term care facilities in New York toss out unwanted medications.
Keeping those mobile devices spick and span
Apr 10, 2018
Commercial flooring expert Patcraft has announced the availability of its latest luxury vinyl tile product, called “Crossover.”
Making it easier for long-term care providers to stay HIPAA compliant
Apr 03, 2018
Ensuring that your nursing home stays compliant with patient-privacy regulations may have just gotten a little easier, thanks to a new partnership.
CT nursing home, vendor partner to tackle survey deficiencies
Mar 27, 2018
A Connecticut skilled-nursing facility is partnering with one vendor to help it get ahead of any potential issues that government surveyors might find.
Quenching residents’ thirst, even during blackouts
Mar 20, 2018
The Oasis Mechanical AquaPointe Sports Bottle Fillers allow residents to fill their water bottles, even during a power outage.
Today’s the day: McKnight’s 12th Online Expo is underway
Mar 13, 2018
The annual McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off this morning, with payment and regulatory guru Leah Klusch leading a highly anticipate 11 a.m. ET session.
Giving LTC a seat at the table to prevent readmissions
Mar 13, 2018
Skilled-nursing leaders have long desired a seat at the table to help hospitals prevent readmissions, and a new collaboration aims to do just that.