COVID-19 is fueling surge of data and reporting demands
By
John Hall
Jan 31, 2021
Recognition of the importance of infection control is the source of the new requirements, expectation
What’s in store for tech? Experts weigh in on trends
By
John Hall
Jan 05, 2020
Issues involving data standardization, privacy and telehealth may be front and center in 2020 as pressure to comply grows.
IT checkup: Currency of data drives boundless innovation
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2020
From wearables to sensors, devices are harnessing information to improve care, quality of life and more.
Staffing firms strive to keep both staff, employers whole
By
John Hall
Sep 01, 2020
Certification programs, training, other efforts geared to address shortages caused by effects of COVID-19.
Pharmacists key players in tracking COVID meds, info
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2021
Managing medications is just part of the job as the needed pandemic treatments, policies keep evolving.
IT firms keep churning out COVID-19 data solutions
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Many have adjusted their focus at least a little due to pandemic conditions, and information technology providers have been no exception.
December FocusOn Briefs
Dec 01, 2020
Company promotes disposable pads, NPWT incontinence care; Reusable N95 respirator inches closer to market; Nearly half of residents with COVID-19 asymptomatic: study; Company promotes disposable pads,...
Info tech companies scramble to solve LTC workforce crisis
By
John Hall
May 01, 2022
The right information technology could be key to attacking the workforce issues confounding the sector today: talent acquisition, engagement, credentialing, scheduling, time and attendance and more.
Providers synching pharmacy, tech ahead of 2023 mandate
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2022
Many nursing homes may soon find themselves scrambling to coordinate information technology with pharmacy services to ensure they have a working e-prescribing system for controlled substances.
As pandemic eases, focus on IT safety, automation for gains
By
John Hall
Feb 01, 2022
Information technology has risen to the occasion over the past two years to help skilled nursing providers grapple with COVID-19, but IT executives must now ponder other priorities that may have been overlooked...