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.
Marketing clearance announced for flu tests
Oct 03, 2017
Alere Inc. said its Alere i Influenza A & B 2 test has received 510(k) marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the detection of influenza A and B infection in children and adults.
Following Hurricane Sandy, drug makers get back to business
Nov 07, 2012
The typical long-term care resident requires eight or more medications daily. So with Hurricane Sandy ripping through the pharmaceutical corridor last week, many operators were rightfully concerned about...
Briggs Healthcare to partner with CareVoyant
Oct 14, 2014
Briggs Healthcare has a partnership with CareVoyant, a software solution for home care, long-term care and outpatient facilities.
New hearing aids released
Nov 01, 2016
The Hearing Group is offering two new hearing aids from Phonak and Oticon Inc.
New air conditioning option prevents mold and bacteria formation
Aug 16, 2011
Several nursing homes have begun using Advantix Systems’ air conditioning systems, the company announced. The firm’s air conditioning systems use a brine solution to dehumidify and cool air...
Genesis HealthCare offers NADONA membership to all DONs
May 12, 2015
Genesis HealthCare announced it will provide membership to the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA/LTC) to all its directors of nursing in each of its...
PA healthcare association, foundation partner to recognize providers
May 02, 2018
The group representing Pennsylvania long-term care providers is teaming up with a private charity as a way to help recognize its members’ caregivers for exceptional patient care.
Oxford Finance announces loans
Mar 08, 2016
Three skilled nursing facilities in Colorado and Utah are beneficiaries of a $27 million term loan to Cascade Capital Group LLC through Oxford Finance LLC.
Final week of registration for McKnight’s Online Expo
Mar 06, 2018
We are in the final stretch, as today begins the last week of registration for the 12th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo.