Avoidable medical injuries cost almost $20 billion: report
Aug 17, 2010
Preventable medical mishaps cost the U.S. economy $19.5 billion in 2008, according to a study commissioned by the Society of Actuaries. Errors related to pressure ulcers were the most expensive, with an...
How to do it…Wound care
Feb 01, 2012
All long-term care nurses and aides need to consider themselves wound care “specialists.” It also helps if caregivers can get residents engaged in facets of their own wound care. Experts advise...
Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
How to do it… EMR and billing integration
By
John Hall
Sep 04, 2015
Over the years, providers have tried every trick in the book to get electronic medical records and billing systems to mesh. This is not a project for the faint of heart. But diligent homework and a reliable...
Male CNA who wears women’s clothing can pursue charges that nursing home defamed him
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 27, 2014
A Texas certified nursing assistant can continue to pursue charges that his former nursing home employer has made false, defamatory statements about him in the job referral process, a federal court recently...
Major REITs want out of the nursing home sector: report
By
McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2013
Prominent real estate investment trusts are worried about the fiscal challenges facing skilled nursing homes, and some are looking to get out of the sector, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Companies News: REIT will invest $92,000 per bed in 14-facility deal
By
Liza Berger
Nov 30, 2005
One of the country’s largest real estate investment trusts made an acquisition last month that has reverberated throughout the skilled nursing market.
Kinnser Software launches software solution for hospices
Nov 05, 2013
Texas-based Kinnser Software Inc., which has a home health agency software product, has debuted Kinnser Hospice™ for hospice providers.
HCP lied to investors about ManorCare’s performance, fraud, lawsuit claims
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Apr 14, 2017
HCP Inc. allegedly covered up ManorCare’s financial performance and fraud allegations when communicating with shareholders, according to a class action lawsuit filed on Monday.
New brand identity launched
Apr 06, 2016
GF Health Products Inc. (“Graham-Field”) has created a new brand identity, which includes a redesigned corporate logo and rebranding of the corporate website.