Nineteen percent of people aged 60 or more years do not plan to get vaccinated against influenza this year, according to a new AmeriSpeak Spotlight on Health survey from NORC at the University of Chicago.
Hillcrest Healthcare has promoted Brandi Miller to regional staff education director. She’ll oversee the orientation and training programs for all new hires and assist in the development of advanced training programs for chronic disease management and other healthcare matters for the organization.
[PARTNER CONTENT] Swisslog Healthcare’s Huan K. Nguyen, R.Ph., VP, LTC business development, describes the benefits of the company’s automated on-site medication dispensing system for both the pharmacy and long-term care facilities. Medication is packaged on demand, improving workflow efficiency and eliminating waste.
[PARTNER CONTENT] Gary Pederson, executive vice president of connected health and wellness at MatrixCare, shares with McKnight’s Long-Term Care News some of the exciting new developments at the company, including its recent acquisition by ResMed and its initiatives in the health and wellness space, supporting communities with the technology to help keep their residents out of the hospital.
[PARTNER CONTENT] Is your facility powered up to handle the critical computing necessary in the modern LTPAC community? Ian Gelenter, senior vice president at Pioneer, discusses what’s required, and how it impacts outcomes and real-time documentation.
[PARTNER CONTENT] Given the dazzling array of technology options available to operators, it’s easy to get distracted by all the “shiny new objects.” At VCPI, explains Gary Jones, GM of customer experience, the goal is to help operators understand what makes sense for their business. VPCI takes the guesswork out of IT, so operators can focus on their core competencies.
Person-centered memory care led to a significant reduction in the use of off-label antipsychotic medications in a large long-term care study.
Wanda Lingner, director of regulatory compliance at Sharps Compliance, shares her expertise in medical waste management, detailing some of the different methods for medication disposal in long-term care facilities – including how the EPA’s new rules impact communities. Lingner, who has RN and BSN designations, also reveals how the company’s MedSafe receptacle saves LTC communities money and staff time.
Tristan Lester has been named health services administrator at Gig Harbor, WA-based Heron’s Key life plan community. He will oversee the daily operations of assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.
Jared Kosin, JD, MBA, will begin serving as president and CEO of the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association tomorrow. The nonprofit trade association’s membership includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, acute care hospitals and behavioral health facilities.
