Upsurge in flu cases to keep providers on high alert in days ahead
Jan 11, 2013
With widespread cases of flu being reported already in 47 states, health officials nationwide are keeping a wary eye eye on public health. Nursing homes in various pockets have reported cutting off or...
Preparing to receive national experts, free CEs
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 28, 2014
Providers are continuing to sign up in record numbers for the 8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo. The profession’s first and only virtual full trade show, it takes place March 26-27 and offers...
Slain nursing home nurses to be honored on Memorial Day
By
James M. Berklan
May 25, 2017
The National Association of Health Care Assistants is asking fellow long-term care professionals to observe a moment of silence on Memorial Day to recognize “sisters in service who were killed so...
National Healthcare Decision Day (NHDD) will actually be observed for a week this year. The 50-state annual initiative promoting the importance of advance-care planning will take place from Sunday through...
A fistful of credits with 10th Online Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 26, 2016
The 10th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo is around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity for attendees to earn five free continuing education credits. The virtual trade show features five educational...
SAVE THE DATE: McKnight’s Fall Online Expo Sept. 20
Aug 18, 2017
The 5th Annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo will feature three educational webinars Sept. 20.
Second annual Hackfest just a week away
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 10, 2014
Final preparations are underway for the second annual LeadingAge Hackfest.The Oct. 18-20 event will pit teams of four to six members against one another in a quest to create a technology-driven tool that...
Registration underway for 31st NADONA annual meeting
Apr 20, 2018
Plans are underway for The 31st annual meeting of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration June 22-27 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI.
NIC conference arrives at end of month
Aug 31, 2017
The annual fall conference of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care is less than a month away. The group’s biggest annual event will take place Sept. 26-28 at the Sheraton Grand...
Registrations for Online Expo on record pace
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 10, 2016
The 10th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo is little more than two weeks away and organizers say registrations are proceeding at a record pace. The virtual trade show features five webinars and CE credits,...