Wednesday, November 26, 2008

You don't have to be a financial guru to realize our nation's economy is in a funk. A mortgage-market meltdown and credit tightening are being blamed for sending Wall Street (and perhaps, the world's economy) into convulsions. Many are wondering how much worse things will get before the next recovery begins. These are and will continue to be challenging times. But despite such challenges, vendors remain bullish about this market. If feedback from the AHCA and AAHSA show can be believed, this field remains remarkably robust and attractive. That is certainly no guarantee going forward. But for now, the long-term care field appears to be more than holding its own.

The Arial wireless communication system offers flexible nurse call options specific to operators' needs and budgets. With the new web-based Arial Enterprise Manager, operators can view and analyze data from one community, or many.

The Hill-Rom Total Room Solution is the latest tool in the battle against pressure wounds and skin breakdowns. The product offers a unique combination of science, innovation and new technology, according to the firm.

When your facility needs maintenance, healthcare or housekeeping supplies fast, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance can help. With more than 18,000 products in stock, the firm can ensure two-day or quicker delivery to 98% of the country.

Vocollect Healthcare Systems and PointClickCare announced that AccuNurse voice-assisted care can now interface with PCC's clinical software. The software lets caregivers access resident care needs, complete paperwork simply by talking, improve care-team collaboration and track clinical outcomes.

Upstairs Solutions and Wound Care 101 have collaborated to provide wound care online training for senior facilities. Nine wound care modules will be available, according to the firms.

Sun Healthcare Group has announced that it will change its corporate logo and mission statement. The new image will be a sun resting in the palm of a hand. Caring is the Key in Life will be the new mission statement. "While we are not changing the essence of our mission, which is to provide ethical, quality care for our patients and residents, we are changing how we talk about it. Our old statement was too long, and, as often happens with mission statements, no one could remember it," said Rick Matros, Sun's chairman and CEO.