Pellerin Milnor announced that its fans may now log onto Facebook to receive the latest photos and information about the firm’s products.
New Welch Allyn device monitors vital signs
Aug 31, 2010
Welch Allyn recently introduced its Connex Electronic Vitals Documentation System. The product automatically records data coming from various patient monitors and sends it to a central electronic medical...
Tip sheet offers help with controlled substance prescribing
Aug 24, 2010
Several medical societies have announced the availability of a “Tip Sheet on Prescribing for Controlled Substances in Long Term Care.” The guidance helps physicians and other prescribers in...
IBM teams up with Aetna
Aug 10, 2010
IBM and Aetna have partnered to create a service that will analyze patient medical records, claims data, lab results and other information to determine the best treatments. The service is also designed...
Briggs announces free MDS forms for eligible customers
Aug 10, 2010
Briggs Corporation announced a special offer for providers who purchase a Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manual, Long Term Care Survey Guide or MDS 3.0 Online Training Subscription by Oct. 1. Such customers...
Nora systems recently introduced noraplan degree, a high-performance rubber floor covering. The product features a textured, modular look and versatile color palette. “We wanted to see a more gradual...
PHI and The Eden Alternative working together
Jul 20, 2010
PHI and The Eden Alternative have formed an alliance that will bring the PHI Coaching Approach to the international community of Eden subscribers. PHI Coaching Supervision fosters respectful relationships...
More handheld devices coming to healthcare, report predicts
Jul 13, 2010
Handheld device sales in the healthcare sector reached $8.2 billion globally in 2009 and are expected to increase 7% for the next five years. Purchases by healthcare networks and physicians are expected...
FDA urged to target device identification system
Jul 13, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration should step up efforts to create a unique device-identification system, according to a letter from the Advancing Patient Safety Coalition. The correspondence accuses the...
Senate committee probes restrictive drug laws
Jul 06, 2010
Sen. Herb Kohl, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, has questioned why the Drug Enforcement Agency has not yet lifted certain restrictions regarding controlled substances in nursing homes....