SmartCart makes it easier for providers to manage meds
Apr 06, 2009
EnovateIT recently introduced the SmartCart. Providers can use a touch screen to unlock and open individual patient med-drawers while other patient medications are safely locked away.
Registration open for spring NIC conference
Feb 04, 2014
There’s less than six weeks away before senior housing experts convene to discuss hot topics at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care Industry Regional Conference.
Vis-a-vis bed helps residents gain more independence
Jun 30, 2009
Völker’s new Vis-a-vis bed promotes the ability of residents to simply walk away from the end of the bed. Its unique design facilitates lying to sitting, sitting to standing and standing to walking.
Patient monitoring system debuts
Mar 22, 2016
Drive DeVilbiss has created new Patient Monitoring Alarm Systems, which alerts a caregiver if the resident gets out of bed, moves away from their wheelchair or leaves the room without supervision.
Training program targets person-centered care
Feb 09, 2010
Evergreen Innovations Network recently unveiled Creating Customer Focus: Preparing for Person Centered-Care. The staff-training program is intended to help organizations shift away from an institutional-centric...
FDA takes closer look at antibacterial products
Dec 18, 2013
It may be time to put away the antibacterial hand soap and body wash at home and the office. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday manufacturers of antibacterial products will have to prove the...
UV light robot can kill ‘superbugs’
Apr 14, 2015
A germ-zapping robot called Xenex is effective in cleaning hospital rooms and stopping the spread of superbugs, according to new research.
New site aggregates senior care options
Apr 06, 2009
GeriCareFinder.com was recently launched as a way to help people find care for an aging parent or loved one, even if they live hundreds of miles away. The site’s strength is that it brings together...
Committed to memory
Aug 06, 2008
Kingston Technology Company announced that it has begun shipping its DataTraveler 400 with MigoSync software and DataTraveler 100 in 16 gigabyte capacities. These flash drives let business travelers keep...
ActiveOne delivers assistance at the press of a button
Dec 01, 2009
ActiveOne recently announced the availability of its GPS Safety Cell Phone. Features include routine or emergency personal assistance with just the press of one button. As dispatchers already have complete...