More seniors may be willing to take deprescribing advice
By
John Hall
Apr 12, 2024
Providers, however, must continue to check their motivation in cutting back on certain prescriptions, pharmacy experts caution.
Focus on briefs: Laundry
Oct 01, 2023
Political dirty laundry may drive cuts, York Capital-backed Healthcare Linen Services Group acquires Linen King, Alliance Laundry Systems closes on purchase of Laundry Equipment Services
Post-lockdowns, regulators cast an eye toward security, preparedness weak spots
By
John Hall
Dec 02, 2022
For much of 2022, lockdowns and other restrictions tamped down the usual resident security concerns in the nation’s long-term care facilities. Still, workforce shortages meant fewer vigilant eyes and...
Senior living providers can learn lessons about safety and security from their colleagues in skilled nursing facilities.
Consultant pharmacists urge calm amid drug shortages
By
John Hall
Apr 02, 2023
Drugmakers, geriatric providers aim to stay ahead of supply chain issues as respiratory viruses pressure medication-delivery channels.
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.
Focus on briefs: Resident security
By
John Hall
Dec 03, 2023
Costs, along with changing attitudes, help fuel growth in deprescribing, Older Americans have access to more vaccines than ever, but increasing numbers cause concern for some individuals
Health experts weigh in with opinions on coming flu season
By
John Hall
Dec 03, 2023
Experts advise providers to stay ahead of potential disease outbreaks by working collaboratively with pharmacies on vaccination campaigns.
Focus on briefs: Information technology
Feb 01, 2023
New study touts info tech access and training as ‘transformative,’ EHR study shows value of staff ‘computer time,’ but only to a point, FBI continues to warn healthcare workers of ongoing IT scam
Laundry expert: ‘Universal care worker’ now the norm
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2023
In addition to expanding staff roles, consider training, safety and machine upgrades as essential to an in-house laundry program.