2009 Foam Mattresses Purchasing Report
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2009 Dryers Purchasing Report
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2009 Alternating-pressure Mattresses Purchasing Report
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Showdown with FDA over pistol for seniors
Could a pistol qualify as a medical device? That’s what Matthew Carmel, inventor of the Palm Pistol, believes. He is considering appealing a decision by the Food and Drug Administration, which found...
New rules regarding nonprofit retirement plans may mean more work for executives
The IRS has issued regulations for 403(b) plans. Plan sponsors soon will take a more active role in plan administration and fiduciary oversight.
Bring on the nursing faculty
The nursing profession needs teachers. That became increasingly evident this week with public announcements about two new studies. First, from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing: Enrollment...
New Medicaid rules from CMS empower states
If you’ve been following news from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week, you may have noticed a theme: It increasingly is granting states more control over their Medicaid programs....
Getting to the bottom of CNA turnover
There are a lot of myths regarding why certified nursing aides leave their positions. A new initiative at the University of Pittsburgh’s business and medical schools is working to uncover the facts.
Thanksgiving turkey troubles
Phew! You can rest easy. Your Thanksgiving dinners should not kill you, or your residents. That, at least, is what the nonprofit American Council on Science and Health says in a press release titled “Holiday...
Marijuana helps the brain? That’s no dope
Need a reason to be high on life? Here’s one: Scientists believe that elements of marijuana actually may be good for aging brains. How’s that for a twist? We all have believed that cannabis kills brain...
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