LG CNS Healthcare Solutions has received two patents for progressive technology embedded in its Smart Point-of-Care Solution (POCS), the company said.
Nursing home denies it allowed resident’s $2 million to be stolen
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 29, 2016
Staff members of a Northeast Miami-Dade nursing home say they had no hand in the alleged disappearance of $2 million from a former resident.
Innovations shared here: McKnight’s Tech Awards back to honor providers
By
James M. Berklan
May 29, 2020
The McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is back and once again accepting nominations.
Omron Healthcare debuts two new devices
Jan 05, 2016
Omron Healthcare, which makes blood pressure monitors, gave a first look at its “Project Zero” Wrist and Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors and its OMRON Connect app at the Consumer Electronic...
State to pay $400,000 after death of veterans home resident
By
Oct 15, 2015
Nevada will pay $400,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging a veterans home resident died after being left outside, according to local reports.
Feds seek tornado shelters for residents
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2014
The deadly tornado that destroyed a Missouri nursing home three years ago showed that long-term care facilities need to have specially designed shelter areas, says a recently released government report.
New, tougher regulations for Illinois nursing homes pass the state House, but funding remains an issue
May 10, 2010
Nursing homes in Illinois are facing new higher standards after a unanimous vote in the state’s House—118-0—to pass a major overhaul of the long-term care system. A similar vote is expected in...
Information Technology Feature: An IT Essential
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 06, 2007
When it comes to protecting information technology, asset
management is not an optional task, technology experts say
Nursing home sued after resident allegedly left in hot tub for 8 hours dies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 18, 2017
Negligence led to the death of a nursing home resident in a whirlpool, the son of the resident has said in court documents.
Woman who posed as nurse in multiple SNFs pleads guilty, faces up to 5 years in prison
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 10, 2017
After posing as a registered nurse at five facilities even though she had no medical training, a Texas woman pleaded guilty in a federal court case last week to making false statements relating to healthcare.