CareTrust REIT Inc. and PointRight® have formed a strategic partnership to provide post-acute analytics to CareTrust’s skilled nursing facility portfolio.
Welch Allyn recognized as top vendor
Jul 06, 2011
Welch Allyn has been awarded the Henry Schein Medical Equipment Vendor of the Year Award. The annual honor recognizes the company that provided the highest quality of support, service and assistance to...
Carroll Hospital Center and LifeBridge Health announce partnership
Nov 11, 2014
Baltimore-based LifeBridge Health, which owns Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, announced a letter of intent to form a partnership with Carroll Hospital Center.
Briggs unveils MDS 3.0 product line
Apr 20, 2010
Briggs recently unveiled an MDS 3.0 product line for long-term care providers. The new line includes a user’s manual, MDS forms, care plans and other items intended to help providers prepare for...
AARP’s role as advocate, merchandiser comes under fire
Oct 27, 2009
Some Republicans in Congress are criticizing AARP’s efforts to shape the insurance reform debate while also selling the product. In fact, three House Republicans sent a letter to AARP this week complaining...
Ultraviolet light shown to eliminate deadly infections
Oct 24, 2012
Researchers say a specific spectrum of ultraviolet light nearly eliminated deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a study encompassing 50 patient rooms at two medical facilities.
RF Technologies partners with HPSI Purchasing Services
Aug 10, 2011
RF Technologies has formed a three-year partnership with HPSI Purchasing Services. Under the deal, RF Technologies will act as the firm’s sole provider of resident safety and security products for...
OnShift unveils acuity-based staffing software
Sep 05, 2012
Staff Exact identifies staffing requirements by position and location, to the hour. The result is better resident care and labor cost management, according to the firm.
Gentle Touch feature improves ear irrigation
Apr 25, 2012
Bionix Medical Technologies has introduced the new OtoClear Ear Irrigation tip with Gentle Touch design. This added feature enhances patient comfort and forms better to the ear, which helps eliminate backsplash....
Macular degeneration drug approved
Nov 22, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a drug for the treatment of the wet form of age-related macular degeneration. The medication is called Eylea. The medication is manufactured by Regeneron...