Infinity Healthcare merges with Geriatric Nurse Practitioners
Jul 14, 2015
One of Ohio’s largest independent nurse practitioner practices was created through the recent merger of Infinity Healthcare LLC and Geriatric Nurse Practitioners Inc., in Akron.
Ventola promoted to Senior VP at Maxwell
Jul 14, 2015
Gary Ventola has been promoted to senior vice president of administration of Maxwell Group Inc., a retirement management group based in Charlotte, NC.
LINK recognizes Swallow Solutions as most innovative
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Holly Petrovich
Jul 14, 2015
A new system to help skilled nursing residents with swallowing disorders took the top honors at the LINK Innovation Competition Monday night.
EEOC sues nursing home after it fires pregnant, disabled worker
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Jul 09, 2015
A South Carolina skilled nursing facility fired an employee because of her disability and pregnancy, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Diagnotes and Hamilton Medical Consultants announce partnership
Jul 07, 2015
Hamilton Medical Consultants will use Diagnotes Inc. mobile and clinical-based communication for its medical directors, physicians and advanced practice providers working at short- and long-term care facilities...
How to do it … Wound care staff education
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John Hall
Jul 06, 2015
Few issues confronting long-term care administrators are more thoroughly vetted and researched than proper wound care techniques.
NorthStar adding 15 CCRCs: Portfolio now tops $2 billion
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2015
NorthStar Healthcare Income Inc. closed on a $639.3 million portfolio of continuing care retirement communities in mid-June.
Unnecessary antibiotic use can endanger nursing home residents: study
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Jul 06, 2015
Close to two-thirds of nursing home residents receive antibiotic treatments each year, but a new study suggests inappropriate prescription of antibiotics could carry increased health risks, even for residents...
GF Health Products announces return of shower commode
Jun 30, 2015
GF Health Products Inc. has returned the E&J Folding Rehab Shower Commode to its Everest & Jennings product line, the company announced.
Caremerge creates chronic care management tool
Jun 30, 2015
Caremerge Inc. has launched its Chronic Care Management Solution, designed to tackle the new Medicare Chronic Care Management reimbursements as set forth by the Affordable Care Act.