The Food and Drug Administration has approved a medication for patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by bacteria that includes methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus...
Two medications are approved by FDA
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two medications in June that may benefit long-term care patients.
Smartphones used for measurement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2017
Swift Medical has introduced Swift AutoDepth technology, which lets clinicians take wound-depth measurements at the point of care using a smartphone camera.
Incontinence pilot program brings PSL facilities success
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 04, 2016
With pressure on continence care mounting for long-term care providers, Presbyterian Senior Living said it recently was able to cut its continence care product cost by more than 52% in just three months.
Guardian Pharmacy expands as market conditions change
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2017
If it seems as if Guardian Pharmacy Services is consistently adding locations, it’s because that’s what’s happening.
Latest cleaning alternative fits like a glove
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 06, 2017
SCA has added its Tena Bathing Glove as an option for U.S. long-term care facilities. As an alternative to soap and water, it is the first pre-moistened, disposable bath glove for professional caregivers,...
Improved fall monitoring system to debut
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 08, 2018
A new system for preventing falls is coming this month from a long-time industry veteran.