A positive early verdict for AI in LTC, with caveats noted
By
John Hall
Jun 21, 2024
Experts say artificial intelligence tools have the potential to free staff for critical tasks and to offer deeper insights into community operations.
Focus On: Technology emerging as a powerful option for residents
Jun 01, 2020
The latest ‘furniture’ additions: robots, drones and tech toys.
A golden era of innovation in wound care is approaching
By
John Hall
Aug 01, 2022
Technology, improved practices are merging to create new, successful strategies for preventing, treating chronic wounds.
Challenged by reimbursement and rules, therapists soldier on
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2023
The Patient Driven Payment Model has had less influence than expected, as providers determine new ways to maximize rehab services.
Focus On briefs: Skin integrity
Aug 01, 2022
Perceptive Solutions integrates wound solution with MatrixCare EHR software,; Immunotherapy could delay wound healing, practitioner advises; Vizient gives limb shield innovation nod
Contact tracing may come of age thanks to pandemic
By
John Hall
Dec 10, 2020
Some experts believe that by the time methods such as contact tracing are perfected, the pandemic will have passed. That isn’t stopping companies from developing new automated systems and high horsepower...
Outsourcing movement grows in long-term care laundries
By
John Hall
Oct 03, 2022
Costs, lack of staff, infection control and other types of regulatory pressures are contributing to the decline of on-premise operations.
Fresh facility design combines tradition, new ideas
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2023
As pandemic recedes, owners and designers move to ‘less is more’ strategy while trying to appeal to residents’ adult children.