SNF must bargain with union that lost organizing election
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Nov 23, 2015
A New York skilled nursing facility must recognize and bargain with a chapter of the Service Employees International Union after being cited for unfair tactics, a judge ruled last week.
KCI licenses Wright Medical’s Graftjacket brand for wound treatment
Feb 15, 2011
Kinetic Concepts Inc. will sell the LifeCell regenerative tissue matrix under the Graftjacket brand name. The product is intended for wound applications such as diabetic foot ulcers and venous stasis ulcers....
Nurse aide admits to stealing, pawning resident’s wedding ring
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Jan 11, 2016
A former aide at a Minnesota nursing home has admitted to stealing the wedding ring off of a resident’s finger and pawning it over her lunch break.
Nursing home must litigate wrongful death claim, despite arbitration pact
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Marty Stempniak
May 06, 2019
A South Carolina nursing facility is being forced to litigate a wrongful death dispute with a former resident’s family, even though they signed an arbitration agreement.
BPHI purchases community
Aug 14, 2018
Brazos Presbyterian Homes Inc. has purchased membership interest in Longhorn Village, a life plan community in Texas, Ziegler announced.
James McKeon Named to board at ReGear Life Sciences
Feb 07, 2012
ReGear Life Sciences, Inc. has announced that James V. McKeon has joined ReGear’s Board of Directors. McKeon is managing partner for Valentine Associates LLC, a consulting firm. “Jim brings...
Zenith 9000 bed is now available
Jul 20, 2011
Basic American Medical Products, a division of GF Health Products Inc., has unveiled its Zenith 9000 Long Term Care Bed. The bed is designed and manufactured in the United States. Features include a seven...
Intelligent InSites Selected as Mobile Health Expo 2010 award winner
Oct 29, 2010
Intelligent InSites Inc. was recognized during the Mobile Health Expo 2010 for “Outstanding Contribution to the Growth and Success of Management of the Healthcare Industry using Mobile Health Technology.”...
Hill-Rom to buy Welch Allyn for $2.05B
Jun 24, 2015
Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. said it will acquire New York-based manufactorer Welch Allyn for $2.05 billion in cash and stock.
Lutheran Crossings chooses American DG Energy
Dec 22, 2014
American DG Energy Inc. announced an agreement to provide an On-Site Utility solution to Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living in Moorestown, NJ.