GOJO Industries recently announced a new contract with HealthTrust. Under the deal, long-term care facilities that are members of this group purchasing organization will be able to purchase the full line...
Another reason you might be itching to replace your Blackberry
Nov 14, 2012
Some providers may literally be itching to replace their Blackberry smartphones. Cobalt and nickel — two metals found in about a third of Blackberry phones — can cause a variety of allergic reactions,...
Joerns unveils its Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation System
Oct 31, 2012
Joerns Healthcare recently launched its Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation system.The new approach to wound care works by simulating the effect of floating in water.
Latest edition of pressure ulcer pocket guide now available
Oct 24, 2012
The third edition of the Pocket Guide to Pressure Ulcers is now available, according to NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions.
Coloplast launches SenSura Mio ostomy product in the United States
Sep 19, 2012
SenSura Mio addresses challenges by adjusting to the curves of the patient’s body.
New KCI mattress can do some heavy lifting
Sep 11, 2012
Kinetic Concepts Inc. recently unveiled the Skin IQ 1000 Microclimate Manager.
New cleaner is versatile, eco-friendly
Sep 11, 2012
Oil Eater Original cleaner is formulated to quickly clean blood, serum, stool, dirt and grime on floors, walls and other areas and will not harm skin.
Expand electronic health record incentives to long-term care, providers insist
Sep 05, 2012
Federal health officials need to expand incentives for adopting Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria for electronic health records to long-term care operators, a provider group demands in a new report.
Spray-on skin shows promise for leg ulcer treatment
Aug 08, 2012
Healthpoint Biotherapeutics has tested a unique wound care treatment: spray-on skin. The product was recently tested on 228 patients with leg ulcers, with encouraging results.
Coming soon: Needle-free injections
Jun 26, 2012
Residents could soon find that getting shots is a lot less painful. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently developed a device that delivers a tiny, high-pressure jet of medicine...