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.
Tech driving improvements, as well as workflow changes
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
Technology payoffs such as automation and electronic health records are allowing healthcare providers to better manage care and information.
Fall Online Expo just weeks away — register now for free CEs
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Sep 05, 2017
McKnight’s fifth annual Fall Online Expo is back in just over two weeks, allowing long-term care providers the chance to earn three free continuing education credits.
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Last flu season nothing to sneeze at
Apr 21, 2008
Thankfully, it’s safe to put away the Kleenex and the Nyquil. The flu season is winding to a close – and it goes down as the worst in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
One week away: 12th Annual Online Expo nearing record numbers
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 06, 2018
New attendance records are expected to be set at the 12th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo next week during the five-webinar virtual trade show.
New Senate bill pushes for more funding away from nursing homes
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 25, 2014
More Medicaid funds would flow toward home- and community-based services rather than nursing homes under legislation introduced Tuesday by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA).
It’s never too early for Christmas at Texas nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 08, 2018
Jo Alch knows Christmas is still months and months away. But that isn’t stopping the Dallas woman from bringing Santa Claus, and a little warmth and joy, to local nursing homes this summer.
Enrollment increases at nursing schools, but programs turn away nearly 40,000 applications
Dec 04, 2009
Enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs grew from 2008 to 2009, but many qualified applications also were turned away from programs this year, according to preliminary data from the American...
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.