Hebrew Home stands tall with ‘Innovator of Year’ Gold Award
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 10, 2022
A simple task like walking without falling makes a huge difference once a person gets to a certain age. That’s why when the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, of Bronx, NY, made zero falls in parts of their community...
McKnight’s earns journalism accolades
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 08, 2018
“McKnight’s Long-Term Care News” was a common phrase in national journalism competitions recently. The publisher’s editorial staff earned the Gold Award for “Best News Coverage”...
McKnight’s wins ASHPE, Hermes awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2017
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News was recently honored with several sets of national awards.
Dignity Award Gold won by Archie Hendricks Sr. SNF
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 02, 2014
A skilled nursing facility that sits on a Native American reservation has taken Gold in the Dignity category for the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
AHT holds user conference
Sep 23, 2014
American HealthTech is holding its annual user conference this week, where it is unveiling its AHT Work Center.
CMS releases updated Minimum Data Set manual
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 17, 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released an updated version of the Minimum Data Set 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument manual Friday.
One day to go: McKnight’s Fall Online Expo returns with 3 free CE webcasts
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 08, 2014
McKnight’s second Fall Online Expo will take place tomorrow, featuring three free webcasts on pressing long-term care issues. Attendees can earn continuing education credit while learning about regulatory...
McKnight’s adds 8 more awards
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Sep 01, 2014
McKnight’s added three national awards to its trophy case last month following the American Society of Business Publication Editors ceremony in Chicago.
30-degree tilt best for blood flow: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2014
Different body positions change residents’ tissue blood flow and may relate to how wounds heal, according to new research. The optimal position might be a 30° supine tilt.
1 in 3 knee surgeries in the U.S. may be ‘inappropriate’
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Aug 01, 2014
Nearly one-third of knee replacement surgeries in the U.S. may be classified as “inappropriate,” Virginia researchers found in a new study.