Medline
Transitions and quality command center stage as experts examine post-acute care's future
July 06, 2017Few will dispute the value of ensuring patients are optimally treated and attended to as they move across care settings.
Medication disposal system geared to LTC
June 07, 2016A nurse has partnered with Medline to introduce the Drug Buster® medication disposal system to the long-term care market.
Partnership with Health Dimensions Group
April 26, 2016Medline and Health Dimensions Group have entered into a new vendor agreement. Over the three-year agreement Medline will provide HDG facilities with a comprehensive portfolio.
Medline Industries launches Innovation Challenge
August 19, 2014Medline Industries Inc. has launched the 2014 Medline Innovation Challenge to reward institutions for licensable technologies in the areas of medical devices and healthcare solutions.
Wound care artistry
June 01, 2014As the science of wound care develops, long-term care clinicians are faced with myriad options — and some cost constraints — when it comes to treatments
UMCSC selects Medline custom trays
March 19, 2014Upper Midwest Consolidate Services Center has enlisted Medline Industries as its exclusive provider of custom procedure trays.
When it comes to quality care, stop looking for your fairy godmother
December 23, 2013Providers must look within their own staff and to external resources to improve care. Given the tools, resources, education and opportunity to participate, I've learned employees want to do a good job and provide great care.
MacInnes promoted at Medline
December 03, 2013Sue MacInnes has been promoted to the newly created position of chief market solutions officer at Medline Industries.
CompanyBriefs
July 01, 2013» GOJO Industries presented the results of a study on electronic monitoring and hand hygiene at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Conference in June. The research was on the effect of the company's SMARTLINK Activity Monitoring System at two units of an acute care facility in Texas. It found the system created a significant increase in hand hygiene compliance.
Medline extends its brand at the St. Louis Zoo
January 09, 2013The St. Louis Zoo has renamed its elephant sanctuary the "Medline Elephant Oasis." The habitat supports the zoo's nine Asian elephants. Medline received the naming rights after making a $5.8 million donation.
AHCA/NCAL members prepare for D.C. visit
June 29, 2012On the eve of a scheduled repeal vote on the Affordable Care Act, American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living members will visit lawmakers during their 2012 Congressional Briefing on July 9 and 10. Congressmen scheduled to speak are Rep. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Nan Hayworth, M.D. (R-NY) and Rep. Tom Latham (R-IA). The featured speaker is Atlantic Media's Political Director Ronald Brownstein. Apart from visits to Capitol Hill, events will take place at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. The official sponsor of the event is Medline.
Medical face mask can inactivate flu viruses
June 13, 2012Medline recently introduced a government approved medical face mask that can inactivate flu viruses. In addition to filtering the air, the firm's BioMask targets harmful pathogens -- including imminent pandemic and seasonal strains of influenza viruses. The new product was unveiled last week at the APIC conference.
State unloads tens of thousands of respirators on long-term care providers
May 07, 2012Skilled nursing facilities in California will receive tens of thousands of N95 respirators, officials said Friday.
Medline launches new line of briefs
March 14, 2012Medline Industries has launched a FitRight line of adult briefs. The new product is intended to help caregivers better deal with incontinence. "We have completely redesigned adult incontinence products to fit better, be more absorbent and more comfortable to give residents a sense of normalcy and independence," said Dan Love, president of Medline's personal care division. Extra-absorbent polymers help residents feel dryer. The product also contains soft anti-leak guards to reduce leakage.
