Perceptive Solutions integrates wound solution with MatrixCare EHR software,; Immunotherapy could delay wound healing, practitioner advises; Vizient gives limb shield innovation nod
Making the best of bathing, even with limited staffing
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2022
Creativity and flexibility can help operators improve the bathing experience for residents, according to experts.
Rehab industry finds its own PDPM comfort level in Year 3
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2022
The shift away from minutes to more meaningful encounters drives innovation that supports person-centered care, therapists say.
Focus On briefs: Resident security
Jun 06, 2022
HealthPRO Heritage adds enterprise partnership service; Dementia residents in LTC suffered outsized pandemic mortality spikes; AI could shape future rehab therapy
Don’t overlook management of medications in infection battle
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2022
The pandemic has hindered operators’ efforts to contain once-waning dangerous infections. It’s time to return to basics.
FocusOn Briefs: Information technology
Apr 01, 2021
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care has acquired senior living industry market analytics platform VisionLTC, and together they have formed a new company called NIC MAP Vision that...
COVID-19 fueling surge of data, reporting demands
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Recognition of the importance of infection control is the source of the new requirements, expectations
COVID-19 fueling surge of data, reporting demands
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Documenting everything from finances to resident care is front and center in the efforts of long-term care administrators and operators this year. The reason? Infection control. Thanks to the pandemic,...
FocusOn Briefs: Medication Management
Apr 01, 2021
Following the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use approval of the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccines, Kaiser Family Foundation analyses have emerged showing which states and cities are in need...
As vaccination continues, industry faces challenges
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Field confronts distribution problems along with attitudinal resistance related to COVID-19 vaccines.