Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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


PRIMARY SPONSOR

• THE LATEST BUZZ

AHCA show beckons in Nashville

September 29, 2008

The American Health Care Association will kick off its annual Convention and Expo this weekend in Nashville, TN. Vendors will offer products and services in a wide range of areas. These include technology, medical supplies/equipments, foodservice, insurance/risk management, quality improvement, rehabilitation, safety and transportation.
 

SPONSOR

HEALTH CARE SOFTWARE INC. Since 1969, HCS has streamlined operations for providers nationwide with INTERACTANT, our fully integrated clinical and financial software solution. INTERACTANT provides comprehensive functionality for all levels of care, with registration, census, MDS, care planning, clinical documentation, billing and financial applications.

FOR MORE INFO: www.hcsinteractant.com.


• NEW IN THE MARKET

Meet Rosie

September 29, 2008

The Rosie II Vital Signs Monitoring System captures SpO2, E-Temp, blood pressure and pulse rate in 45 seconds. The system ensures accurate record keeping and increased nursing efficiency. It also allows continuous and interval monitoring with patient-specific limits set automatically.
 

Staying in touch

September 29, 2008

RF Technologies recently introduced the Code Alert Integrated Care Management , a single platform hosting a wide range of integrated solutions for senior living. Choices include two-way voice communications, e-call, locationing, life safety devices and data capture.
 

New tracheostomy tube holder

September 29, 2008

Dale Medical Products recently unveiled a tracheostomy tube holder that features an adjustable neckband with a moisture repellent lining to prevent skin excoriation on the neck.
 

• NEWSMAKERS

Pellerin Milnor invests in Oracle

September 29, 2008

Pellerin Milnor announced that it has invested in the Oracle E-Business Suite. The laundry equipment manufacturer plans to completely replace its current enterprise resource planning system with Oracle by next spring.
 

For GE Healthcare, no place like home

September 29, 2008

GE Healthcare has entered into a technology and distribution agreement with Living Independently Group, a provider of telecare and monitoring systems for seniors. Under the deal, GE Healthcare will distribute and co-market Living Independently's QuietCare products globally.
 

DM Systems-sponsored survey highlights wound care concerns

September 29, 2008

Wound care nurses are concerned about the ways new regulatory changes will influence their work, according to a survey conducted at the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Conference. DM Systems sponsored the survey. In fact, 84% of respondents felt that the new guidelines significantly impact pressure ulcer prevention protocols at their facilities.
 

A Place for Mom hires John Schwaner

September 29, 2008

A Place for Mom recently named John Schwaner Vice President of National Partnership Sales. Most recently he was with Brookdale Senior Living where he managed the sales and marketing efforts of over 100 senior housing communities. A Place for Mom is a nationwide senior care referral service.
 



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