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 briefs: Information technology
Jun 21, 2024
Execs: Health AI widespread in 3 years; Aging research program tackles AI; More older adults becoming comfortable with using tech to help them age in place
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
Focus on briefs: Resident services
By
Staff reports
Jun 01, 2023
Health system engages remote therapy provider to cut down on referral loss, Resistance training urged for sarcopenia
Focus on briefs: Design/furniture
By
Staff reports
Jun 01, 2023
New unit addresses expected surge in memory care needs, New guidelines tout benefits of automatic doors in facilities, Mannington Commercial adds to LVT line
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.
Focus on briefs: Bathing
Jun 01, 2023
How often should residents bathe?, Invacare’s Birdie Evo XPLUS lift takes hold, Resident handling equipment market has predicted value of more than $14 billion