New York, New Jersey facilities struggle to recover after Hurricane Sandy and winter snowstorm
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 02, 2012
It could be months before New York and New Jersey long-term care facilities and their residents fully recover from the double whammy of Hurricane Sandy and the subsequent nor’easter winter storm...
Kimberly-Clark to acquire I-Flow
Oct 13, 2009
Kimberly-Clark Corporation and I-Flow Corporation announced a definitive agreement whereby I-Flow will be acquired in a cash tender offer for approximately $324 million on a fully diluted basis. I-Flow...
Meds linked to dementia risk
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2015
A high use of anticholinergic medications has been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.
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Sep 09, 2016
Older, sicker patients may bring penalties in bundled payment programs … Company that stopped employees from joining together in legal actions asks Supreme Court for review … Most seniors unlikely...
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Trident Case debuts first Charging Cart
Nov 25, 2014
Trident Case® introduced the company’s first ever Charging Cart this fall. The cart disinfects and sanitizes mobile devices as they charge.
How to do it…Rehabilitation
Oct 01, 2012
Long-term care provides a myriad of vital care options, but with revenue pressures at an all-time high, few are being looked at with such an intense focus as short-term rehabilitation. However lucrative...
Bed takes resident movement to a new level
Feb 01, 2011
VitalGo recently introduced a bed that can raise a patient from lying to a fully standing position-with zero manual lifting. The Total Lift Bed can dramatically reduce injuries to residents and staff,...
PEPID is now available on Google Android
Jun 01, 2010
PEPID is now fully available on Android devices running OS version 1.6 or greater. PEPID offers specialty-focused content, an extensive drug database, a drug interactions generator, dosing and medical...