Providers are trying to manage referrals better via technology. Cantex Continuing Care Network and Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries announced last month that, along with Netsmart, they were launching...
Digital referral platforms offer options
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2019
Cantex Continuing Care Network and Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries announced last month that, along with Netsmart, they were launching the Netsmart Referral Manager. This system allows more efficiency,...
Branch takes over at Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 30, 2019
The Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland Board of Trustees officially announced Jeff Branch as its president and CEO. He succeeds Geary Milliken, who retired in June after nearly 25 years of service.
Bradley basins debut
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 28, 2019
Bradley Corporation has announced a new extension of its award-winning WashBar® series: WashBar® with Undermount Basins.
Finding a life RAFT for avoiding hospitalizations
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 15, 2019
If INTERACT used to be the Tom Cruise of the long-term care world, then RAFT is Chris Hemsworth.
Providers can make end-of-life decisions for mentally incompetent residents, judge rules
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Physicians can administer psychiatric medications and make end-of-life decisions for residents in California who are mentally incompetent, provided family and independent representatives have input, a...
McKnight’s Tech Awards deadline now July 31
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, July 31.
Senators slam abuse in nursing homes; criticize CMS over reporting requirements
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
Abuse deficiencies cited in nursing homes more than doubled in four years, increasing from 430 in 2013 to 875 in 2017, a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday found
Deadline extended for McKnight’s Tech Awards to July 31
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
Due to overwhelming interest and requests from providers, the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards application deadline has been extended one week, to Wednesday, July 31.
Providers covering all bases ahead of Senate hearing and new GAO abuse report citing doubled deficiencies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2019
The GAO likely will issue recommendations related to state survey agencies submitting data on instances of abuse and reporting suspicions of a crime to law enforcement.