Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Here are the latest product-related developments in the eldercare marketplace, from McKnight's


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• THE LATEST BUZZ

Offensive language

June 23, 2008

As the economy continues to struggle, curse words are being heard more often in many workplaces, including eldercare settings. But beware, cussing on the job can be an occupational hazard. A survey from TheLadders.com reveals that 36% of all bosses have issued formal warnings against workers using offensive language. In fact, 6% have fired an employee for swearing. It appears people reluctant to clean up their act risk being asked to clear out.
 

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• NEW IN THE MARKET

Heart monitors

June 23, 2008

Biotronik recently launched the Lumax 540 line. This series includes implantable cardioverter defibrillators and a cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator. These products make cardiac information available to physicians online, which allows for continuous resident monitoring, according to the firm.
 

Ventilar-free breathing

June 23, 2008

Synapse Biomedical has receive Food and Drug Administration approval for its NeuRx DPSfor ventilator-dependent spinal cord injury patients who lack voluntary control of their diaphragms. Previously, this technology was only available to clinical trial participants. The device works by providing electrical stimulation to muscle and nerves that run through the diaphragm.
 

Dressed for success

June 23, 2008

Derma Sciences has announced the commercial launch of three new formulations in its Medihoney line of dressings. Newly available products include MediHoney Calcium Alginate (for moderately to heavily exuding, partial to full-thickness wounds), MediHoney Honeycolloi (for lightly to moderately exuding, partial to full-thickness wounds) and MediHoney (which is dispensed from a tube and intended for hard-to-dress wounds).
 

• NEWSMAKERS

ASCP subsidiary will seek profits

June 23, 2008

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) last week announced the launch of ASCP Ventures, a for-profit subsidiary . The new launch will seek new opportunities that help the organization further its mission, according to ASCP officials. Joseph Gruber will lead the new company.
 

Providers to pay for own sprinklers: CMS

June 23, 2008

In a new rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said all nursing homes will be required to have full automatic sprinkler coverage within five years. Failure to do so will result in termination from Medicare and Medicaid program participation, the government warned. The agency also said that nursing homes will not receive financial assistance to meet this obligation. The government estimates that almost one out of every 11 nursing homes does not currently have a sprinkler system in place.
 

New courses offer compliance help

June 23, 2008

CourseAvenue has announced that two courses have been added to its eComply for Healthcare series. Medicaid Fraud Enforcement and E-Medical Records Compliance. Both were written by health law analysts.
 



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