Cognitive tests don’t differentiate between Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, study finds
Jul 09, 2009
Less than 2% of the most common neuropsychological tests can differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, according to a recently published report.
Long-term care groups join new pharmacy alliance
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 05, 2006
Two major long-term care groups have joined the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, a new government-sponsored initiative to measure and compare performance in healthcare settings.
LincWare tracking tool screens and records data
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 20, 2020
LincWare is offering its automated visitor and employee sign-in and tracking tool free to help senior living communities and healthcare providers efficiently screen employees and visitors electronically...
Congress, Consigli build urban SNF in NY
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 17, 2019
Construction firm Congress Building Corp. and Consigli Construction recently completed construction of the $60 million White Plains Institute for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Located in downtown White...
Automated medication dispensing system offers new reporting
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2018
The system now includes the MedSelect Performance Dashboard, which lets pharmacists see real-time information such as inventory levels, expiration information and more. A redesigned MedSelect graphical...
Lakewood to break ground on $64 million expansion
Oct 17, 2017
Lakewood in Richmond, VA, will break ground on a $64 million expansion on Thursday.
Verify payroll totals for rankings: letter
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Federal regulators need to collect nursing home staffing data directly from payroll systems rather than from providers themselves, members of the Congressional Seniors Task Force said in a recent letter...
McKnight’s earns four more APEX Awards
Jul 13, 2011
For the second time in four years, McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has captured a Grand Award for overall editorial excellence.
Recall: Duragesic painkilling patches because they leak
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 12, 2004
Painkilling Duragesic skin patches have been recalled for a second time by their manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceutical Products, because some of the patches are leaking. The recall includes five lot numbers:...
Unexpected Medicaid increase saves 146-year-old nursing home from sale
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 02, 2023
For one provider, a final Medicaid rate determination this month made the difference between preserving a 146-year legacy of service and selling to a for-profit buyer.