The General Accountability Office typically features excellent researchers and writers. But it seems they might have “buried the lead,” as we say in the journalism business, with their latest...
Ask the Care Expert about… Legionnaire’s risk from water features
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Sherrie Dornberger
Jan 04, 2016
We are building a new patient care area and as a nurse leader I am working with the team on developing the area. I would like to have some fountains and trickling water features in the area. However, I...
Foot ulcers adversely affect brain function, study finds
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Jan 04, 2016
Patients with diabetic foot complications have an increased risk of developing cognitive issues further down the line, new research shows.
Ask the Treatment Expert about… support surface linens
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Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jan 04, 2016
Do you have any guidance about the type of linen to use on support surfaces with a resident who is high-risk for pressure ulcer development?
IN2L chooses new CEO; founder to remain
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 04, 2016
Thomas Bang has joined It’s Never 2 Late as chief executive officer. He will oversee market expansion and customer and operational excellence.
MatrixCare acquiring AOD Software to fill continuum
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 04, 2016
MatrixCare is increasing its footprint in the long-term care electronic health records venue through a definitive agreement to buy AOD Software.
The Robot Alternative
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 04, 2016
Have you ever had some well-meaning someone give you a gift that turns out to be more like a job?
I couldn’t live without… The Right Place
Jan 04, 2016
The Right Place’s SaaS admissions offering for skilled nursing facilities has made director Christine Cooke’s life much easier.
States to get $3 billion for Medicaid system upgrades
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Amy Novotney
Jan 04, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule in December to permanently retain funding that helps states upgrade the technology they need to allow their residents to enroll in Medicaid.
State News for January 2016
Jan 04, 2016
MINNESOTA — Nearly 600 nursing assistants will be required to retake a certification test due to “suspicious” patterns in the results.