http://www.mcknights.com/technology/topic/680/ Articles tagged with Technology from McKnight's Long Term Care News McKnight's custserv@mcknights.com no It's your turn to risk having an excited staff. Starting today, the second annual McKnight's Excellence In Technology Awards program is officially underway. http://www.mcknights.com/a-chance-to-make-your-staff-very-very-happy/article/291957/ Mon, 06 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT It's your turn to risk having an excited staff. Starting today, the second annual McKnight's Excellence In Technology Awards program is officially underway. McKnight's Q: You've been using technology in novel ways at Jewish Home Lifecare. What's the key to getting seniors to use technology to help improve their care?A: If the technology is too overwhelming, the elder's not going to use it. We've got a 70% compliance rating in terms of people who say they're going to use it every day or every other day and actually do. The reason is, it's simple. http://www.mcknights.com/60-seconds-with-audrey-weiner-dsw-mph-president-and-ceo-of-jewish-home-lifecare/article/291266/ Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT Q: You've been using technology in novel ways at Jewish Home Lifecare. What's the key to getting seniors to use technology to help improve their care?A: If the technology is too overwhelming, the elder's not going to use it. We've got a 70% compliance rating in terms of people who say they're going to use it every day or every other day and actually do. The reason is, it's simple. McKnight's Technology holds the promise of a new model of engagement for persons with dementia. This was a key message delivered at an April 9 webinar examining the challenges and opportunities that applied technology has to offer such residents. During the broadcast, Dr. Judah Ronch from the Erickson School delivers a comprehensive overview, while Juliet Holt Klinger shares results from a pilot study at Brookdale Senior Living's communities. This free McKnight's webcast was originally broadcast live on April 9, 2013. It is now available for re-viewing or by others wanting to see it for the first time, by entering the registration page. http://www.mcknights.com/april-9-mcknights-webcast-targeting-technology-and-dementia-now-available-in-archive/article/288211/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:08:00 GMT Technology holds the promise of a new model of engagement for persons with dementia. This was a key message delivered at an April 9 webinar examining the challenges and opportunities that applied technology has to offer such residents. During the broadcast, Dr. Judah Ronch from the Erickson School delivers a comprehensive overview, while Juliet Holt Klinger shares results from a pilot study at Brookdale Senior Living's communities. This free McKnight's webcast was originally broadcast live on April 9, 2013. It is now available for re-viewing or by others wanting to see it for the first time, by entering the registration page. McKnight's There has been a trend of late to refer to specialized care of individuals with dementia as "memory care." I understand the need for a quick, catchy title for a new product or service line in long-term care, but I worry about the message it may send and the mind set it might create in management, families and employees. Here's why. http://www.mcknights.com/how-technology-can-enhance-relationships/article/286586/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT There has been a trend of late to refer to specialized care of individuals with dementia as "memory care." I understand the need for a quick, catchy title for a new product or service line in long-term care, but I worry about the message it may send and the mind set it might create in management, families and employees. Here's why. McKnight's Status Solutions announced that Eric Miller has joined the company as its director of technology. Miller's new role as leader of the innovation team includes responsibility for development, IT, solutions management and customer support. http://www.mcknights.com/eric-miller-named-technology-director-for-status-solutions/article/284102/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Status Solutions announced that Eric Miller has joined the company as its director of technology. Miller's new role as leader of the innovation team includes responsibility for development, IT, solutions management and customer support. McKnight's MDI Achieve announced that MatrixCare is now integrated with several leading pharmacy service firms. These include Omnicare, PharMerica, and FrameworkLTC. http://www.mcknights.com/mdi-achieve-announces-pharmacy-integration/article/282014/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:30:00 GMT MDI Achieve announced that MatrixCare is now integrated with several leading pharmacy service firms. These include Omnicare, PharMerica, and FrameworkLTC. McKnight's Health information technology helps nursing homes coordinate care and protect resident privacy, according to a leading researcher on the impact of health IT. http://www.mcknights.com/tech-savvy-nursing-homes-improve-care-coordination-and-resident-privacy-researcher-states/article/279780/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:30:00 GMT Health information technology helps nursing homes coordinate care and protect resident privacy, according to a leading researcher on the impact of health IT. McKnight's It is no secret that the long-term care industry has been a relatively late adapter of technological advancements. But interest from vendors, provider demand and a growing number of tech-savvy residents are helping to change the landscape. http://www.mcknights.com/embracing-new-technology/article/278460/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT It is no secret that the long-term care industry has been a relatively late adapter of technological advancements. But interest from vendors, provider demand and a growing number of tech-savvy residents are helping to change the landscape. McKnight's In order for your facility to survive and thrive, it's imperative to stay ahead of this ongoing tsunami. In the long-term care market, a successful strategic plan connects clinical outcomes to financial outcomes and vice versa. http://www.mcknights.com/a-strategy-for-success-connecting-clinical-and-financial-outcomes/article/277696/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT In order for your facility to survive and thrive, it's imperative to stay ahead of this ongoing tsunami. In the long-term care market, a successful strategic plan connects clinical outcomes to financial outcomes and vice versa. McKnight's A convergence of regulatory and market influences are triggering a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the long-term care (LTC) industry. This convergence presents new opportunities and considerations for operators of all sizes. The dollar volume in LTC mergers and acquisitions jumped to $16.3 billion in 2011, up from $12.1 billion in 2010, according to The Health Care M & A Report from Irving Levin Associates, a healthcare research and information firm. http://www.mcknights.com/changing-market-dynamics-present-new-opportunities/article/274734/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:50:54 GMT A convergence of regulatory and market influences are triggering a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the long-term care (LTC) industry. This convergence presents new opportunities and considerations for operators of all sizes. The dollar volume in LTC mergers and acquisitions jumped to $16.3 billion in 2011, up from $12.1 billion in 2010, according to The Health Care M & A Report from Irving Levin Associates, a healthcare research and information firm. McKnight's