New, re-emerging diseases top infection prevention cares
By
John Hall
Jun 09, 2023
As COVID-19 becomes a disease we live with, IPC professionals must turn their attention and resources to preventing the next pandemic
Challenged by reimbursement and rules, therapists soldier on
By
John Hall
Apr 10, 2023
Therapists have had to prove their mettle in three-plus years under the Patient Driven Payment Model. Still, many insiders liken the experience more to an “evolution” than “revolution.” Rather...
IPs brace for more visibility, hope for more resources too
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2021
Infection preventionists, strapped for time and tools during COVID, push for extra support post-pandemic.
COVID-19 bursts the bubble of nursing home bathtimes
By
John Hall
May 01, 2021
Staff shortages, training needs make bathing and showering challenging, but new tech offers protection.
New infection control push puts scrutiny on laundries
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2020
From cleaning and disinfection practices to space and machines, departments asked to improve their game.
AI blessed, cursed with tech wonders and risks: experts
By
John Hall
Oct 10, 2023
AI technology promises to create untold efficiencies and, in turn, solutions to so many of the thorny issues of workforce, care, operations and more. Still, caution with this emerging tool is advised,...
Rehab industry finds its own PDPM comfort level in Year 3
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2022
The shift away from minutes to more meaningful encounters is driving innovation that supports patient-centered care, therapists say.
Security insecurity: The new normal in the COVID-19 era
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2020
With ease of transmission, pandemic poses new risks, but innovations also are offering new opportunities.
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.
Production rebounds, brings security innovations to life
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2021
While the pandemic slowed some rollouts, technology on the horizon will help provide safer solutions for LTC.