Long-term care providers should be taking advantage of the next two weeks to pick projects, programs or systems to nominate for recognition in the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program. There is no cost to enter and a wide array of types of both high- and low-technology are expected to be recognized in the five contest categories. Click on the headline above and then the link in the second paragraph to learn more or enter.

Click here for entry details. The basic form could take just a little while to fill out — or not. It’s up to you to tell the nationally respected judges panel what you want them to know. Entries should discuss the way you use some kind of technology to improve resident care. The deadline for entries is July 12. Operators may enter more than once, and in multiple categories.