Organizations that focus on innovation shared insight on how to evaluate, implement and measure the success of technology. And to help you in your efforts, they highlighted areas to be cautious.
Improving resident safety and efficiency
By
Bev Ripley
Jul 28, 2014
Families trust us to keep their loved ones safe and to provide top-quality care. Some days are more hectic than others, and on those chaotic days, the Real-Time Locating System helps us function efficiently...
Too late: Change is here for long-term care
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 23, 2014
If someone were to complain that long-term care has become a “same old, same old” scene, you might be inclined to agree. Staffing, reimbursement, over-regulation — they’re all ongoing...
Aligning talent for Affordable Care Act compliance the focus of Aug. 13 webcast
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2014
The Affordable Care Act presents providers with many challenges, including some that aren’t being well met yet. A McKnight’s webcast on Aug. 13 will discuss the fundamentals needed — including...
Super Tuesday webcast Aug. 5: Getting connected properly with hospitals, doctors
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 17, 2014
The next McKnight’s Super Tuesday webcast will help providers discern if they are prepared to be a preferred “connected” partner of hospitals and physicians. The free event takes place...
Trident Case creates new medical/industrial series iPad cases
Jul 15, 2014
Trident Case® has announced the introduction of its Medical/Industrial Series, a line of iPad® cases that is designed to protect and secure Apple® iPads in healthcare environments.
Briggs Healthcare partners with BCG Research
Jul 15, 2014
Briggs Healthcare has announced a partnership with BCG Research to help providers achieve the technical and data requirements for corporate compliance.
Innovation lab: Evaluating a pilot project in long-term care
By
Lola Rain
Jul 09, 2014
It is important to note that innovation and technology are not interdependent. Innovation can happen without technology; however, technology is a tool that can help improve processes and outcomes.
McKnight’s Roundtable: Prescription for change
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 01, 2014
When top long-term care executives and physicians meet, visions for a new future of longterm care technology, care processes and payment mechanisms soon follow
Medline introduces continence assessment product
Jul 01, 2014
Medline Industries Inc. has introduced the SIM® (Smart Incontinence Management), a way to assess and managed the continence needs of residents in long-term care facilities.