A West Virginia-based nursing home is on a mission to provide thousands of presents to residents this holiday season through its annual gift giving program.
Print Issue: December 2019
Outsmarting HAIs
As infection control and prevention continues to be the most frequently cited F-tag in surveys, experts share their tips for managing healthcare-acquired infections.
Tech pilots: End strong
More providers need to take part in I.T. test programs — and stick with them.
Things I Think: The lessons of autumn
Autumn is a time of change. That probably seems trite and obvious, and certainly it’s a trait shared by all the seasons, at least where I live in the Pacific Northwest. But the transitions of fall always feel most jarring.
Editor’s Desk: Shameful ‘abuse’ icon debuts without regret
And so the day came when some 5% of nursing homes in the country were branded with their own “Scarlet Letter.” The letter, of course, was in the form of an open-palmed “stop” icon in a red circle.
The Big Picture: A heartfelt reminder
Mark Parkinson just might be the best leader the American Health Care Association has ever had.
LeadingAge CAST launches tool to assist tech adoption
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) has launched a Health Information Exchange (HIE) selection tool, a multipart resource that will help care providers understand, plan for, choose and implement the right technology solutions for their needs.
Leverage Heath firm, WellBe team up
WellBe Senior Medical and venture catalyst firm Leverage Health have formed a strategic partnership, with Leverage as a major investor and growth catalyst.
December Company briefs
»MatrixCare and its sister brands are sporting new logos as part of an initiative by ResMed that stresses the cross-setting seamlessness of its software platforms. The “MatrixCare by ResMed” tagline is part of a broader care WellConnected initiative and follows some restructuring at the long-term care software company. In October, officials noted that Steve Pacicco…
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