Illinois may soon become the fifth state that lets families install cameras in nursing homes. Advocates see the move as a way to help ensure peace of mind. But for many nursing homes, the development may...
Why Wi-Fi is right for LTC providers the focus of April 23 webcast
Mar 20, 2014
(Editor’s Note: This program is now available in our archive. Click through registration as usual to access the presentation.) Participants in an April 23 McKnight’s webcast will hear first-hand...
Sounding off on personal care alarms: Enough already
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 18, 2014
We all know how technology is supposed to help us. And for the most part, it does. But sometimes, too much of something isn’t a good thing. I’m talking about personal care alarms. While they...
Dallas utility company leaves nursing home without power over cold weekend
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 11, 2013
A Dallas skilled nursing facility went without power for days due to an apparent breakdown in communications with a utility company, according to local reports.
Balancing independence and maintaining safety in eldercare the focus of Sept. 4 webcast
Aug 26, 2013
A McKnight’s webcast on Sept. 4 will focus on how providers can optimize resident protections and quality of care using Wi-Fi enabled technologies. Brendalee Piironen, the executive director of The...
How to do it … Resident security
Aug 01, 2013
Resident safety and security are two of the most pressing topics for administrators and nurses in long-term care settings. In fact, all departments should be included when considering how to build a safety...
June 25 webcast will show how to improve resident safety and security more efficiently
Jun 12, 2013
Safety, security and operational efficiency are critical areas that long-term care providers must constantly improve upon. A new McKnight’s free webcast June 25 will help attendees learn how to do...
Keeping seniors independent and safe
By
Leila Nouri
Apr 10, 2013
Long-term care facilities face a variety of safety and caregiver workflow challenges. Families struggle to ensure the independence of their loved ones in order to maintain that person’s dignity....