Real Time Medical Systems, an interventional analytics company, has signed with the University of Maryland Medical System to better analyze data after a patient has been discharged to a nursing home.
Hardesty promoted at Remedi
Sep 12, 2014
Jennifer L. Hardesty, PharmD, FASCP, has been named the chief clinical officer at Remedi SeniorCare. She will be responsible for the “continued development and implementation of the clinical programs...
The big gap in your nursing home
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 27, 2013
There’s a tremendous lack of evidence-based research practices in nursing homes and much of what happens every day is based on belief rather than fact. We need to embrace research as a way to improve...
Remedi announces new VP
May 08, 2013
Bill Vaughan is the new Vice President of Education and Clinical Affairs at Remedi SeniorCare®. In this new position, he will serve as a clinical resource for Remedi customers, partners and industry professionals.
Researchers show how MRSA contact precautions lead to better hand hygiene
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 12, 2012
Contact precautions for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus led to healthcare workers practicing better hand hygiene, a study has found.
Current healthcare cleaning protocol ineffective against A. baumannii
Dec 05, 2012
The current healthcare cleaning protocol may be inadequate to rid patient rooms of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii, according to a study in the December issue of the American Journal...
Study: Mechanical lifts improve injury rates in long-term care facilities
Apr 11, 2011
Making safe-lift programs a priority at long-term care facilities could be the key to reducing injuries and worker compensation costs, according to a new report.