A new touch-screen television considered ideal for dialysis clinics debuted this week.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 9
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 08, 2019
Baby dolls help perk up Alzheimer’s patients … New tool may reduce medication errors … Age and noise affect hearing loss differently
New device for chronic heart failure approved
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 26, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration approved the Optimizer Smart system last week as a treatment for those with moderate-to-severe heart failure.
MatrixCare receives NIC certification
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 27, 2019
MatrixCare has been certified by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care as its newest Actual Rates Software Partner.
Lacuna Health acquires chronic care company
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 09, 2019
Lacuna Health has bought American Chronic Care LLC a provider of chronic care management services to physician groups, accountable care organizations and federally qualified health centers.
NIC conference starts Wednesday in Chicago
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 11, 2018
Former Director of the United States National Economic Council Gary D. Cohn is among the featured speakers at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference. Events will begin...
Sugar pills offer hope for chronic pain
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 13, 2018
When I was in the hospital recently, I basically demanded that anyone visiting me bring me a milkshake. For a solid week, the taste of cold, chocolate goodness instantly would make me feel better, often...
LTC clinical nurse specialists urged to weigh in on core competencies
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 12, 2017
Clinical nurse specialists in long-term care, and their managers, are encouraged to weigh in on what specific core competencies are needed for the job. The request comes from authors working on the National...
Clinical staff more critical of safety inside nursing homes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2017
Nursing home administrators perceive a better safety culture in their facility than clinical staff, according to a new report.
Standardized electronic info remains a challenge: experts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2015
An emphasis on data assessment and standardization across care settings was a hot topic at the Long Term and Post Acute Care Health IT Summit, held in late June in Baltimore.