It’s your turn to risk having an excited staff. Starting today, the second annual McKnight’s Excellence In Technology Awards program is officially underway.
60 seconds with … Audrey Weiner, DSW, MPH, president and CEO of Jewish Home Lifecare
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McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2013
Q: You’ve been using technology in novel ways at Jewish Home Lifecare. What’s the key to getting seniors to use technology to help improve their care?
A: If the technology is too overwhelming,...
April 9 McKnight’s webcast targeting technology and dementia now available in archive
Apr 09, 2013
Technology holds the promise of a new model of engagement for persons with dementia. This was a key message delivered at an April 9 webinar examining the challenges and opportunities that applied technology...
How technology can enhance relationships
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Judah L. Ronch, Ph.D.
Apr 01, 2013
There has been a trend of late to refer to specialized care of individuals with dementia as “memory care.” I understand the need for a quick, catchy title for a new product or service line...
Eric Miller named technology director for Status Solutions
Mar 13, 2013
Status Solutions announced that Eric Miller has joined the company as its director of technology. Miller’s new role as leader of the innovation team includes responsibility for development, IT, solutions...
MDI Achieve announces pharmacy integration
Feb 27, 2013
MDI Achieve announced that MatrixCare is now integrated with several leading pharmacy service firms. These include Omnicare, PharMerica, and FrameworkLTC.
Tech-savvy nursing homes improve care coordination and resident privacy, researcher states
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 11, 2013
Health information technology helps nursing homes coordinate care and protect resident privacy, according to a leading researcher on the impact of health IT.
Embracing new technology
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Robert Kerr
Feb 01, 2013
It is no secret that the long-term care industry has been a relatively late adapter of technological advancements. But interest from vendors, provider demand and a growing number of tech-savvy residents...
A strategy for success: Connecting clinical and financial outcomes
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Edward J. Tromczynski
Edward J. Tromczynski
Jan 28, 2013
In order for your facility to survive and thrive, it’s imperative to stay ahead of this ongoing tsunami. In the long-term care market, a successful strategic plan connects clinical outcomes to financial...
Changing market dynamics present new opportunities
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Imran Javaid
Jan 03, 2013
A convergence of regulatory and market influences are triggering a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the long-term care (LTC) industry. This convergence presents new opportunities and considerations...