Higher rates of mortality seen with benzodiazepine sedatives, study says
Sep 30, 2014
Continuous infusion benzodiazepines, a group of sedatives often used to treat intensive-care unit patients on ventilators, are linked to an increased likelihood of death compared to those who received...
New footwear sanitizing system released
Sep 30, 2014
Best Sanitizers Inc. has announced the HACCP SmartStep™ Footwear Sanitizing System. The system reduces cross-contamination from footwear for employees working in labs, clean rooms or in pharmaceutical...
Jewish Home Lifecare named Innovator of the Year
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 30, 2014
Jewish Home Lifecare won the top award in the Innovator of the Year category in the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards competition.
NIC national meeting focuses on investing in seniors healthcare
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 26, 2014
The 24th NIC national conference takes place Wednesday through Sunday in Chicago. Featured speakers include Press Ganey Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Lee at the opening general session and former chairman...
No ACOs have reliable interoperability with external organizations, survey finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 25, 2014
A widespread lack of interoperable technology threatens the Accountable Care Organization model, according to recently released survey results.
NIH announces $10M in funding to look at gender differences in clinical studies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 24, 2014
The National Institutes of Health is releasing $10.1 million in supplemental funding for healthcare grant recipients to explore gender differences in their research. Men are overrepresented in studies,...
Ziegler announces $24M loan for CCRC
Sep 23, 2014
Ziegler has announced the successful closing of a $24.16 million refunding transaction issued by the North Carolina Medical Care Commission for Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community.
‘Open mic’ will catch ways to improve transitions from hospital care
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 19, 2014
Andrey Ostrovsky, M.D., will explain methods and strategies to improve transitions between acute and non-acute care settings in a special webinar next Friday. Ostrovsky’s talk is part of the HIMSS...
AL operators accused of withholding $2M in unpaid overtime, minimum wages
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 19, 2014
Four California assisted living operators are facing eight felony charges related to wage theft, tax and insurance violations, according to local reports.
Morris to oversee business development at Evergreen
Sep 16, 2014
Adam Morris is the new vice president of business development at Evergreen Rehabilitation in Louisville, KY.