McKnight's Long-Term Care News articles from January 2006

McKnight's Long-Term Care News archives from January 2006

Chies stars in tech talk.
January 1, 2006... Steve Chies will address ways providers can use technology to achieve superior outcomes, during an upcoming McKnight's Webcast. Chies is the senior vice president of long-term care operations for Benedictine Health System, and immediate...

AHCA chief aims for better relationships.(American Health Care Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Leaders of the American Health Care Association were looking to engage a fence mender and a renovator when they officially named Bruce Yarwood their new president and CEO in late November. Yarwood has taken the helm of the nation's largest...

74 beds may be ideal size.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... What is the optimal bed number for a nursing home? If the goal is to avoid inspection deficiencies, the answer may be 74. That's the average number of beds among facilities receiving the fewest citations, according to an analysis by...

Sleep, pals fight disease.(NEWS)
January 1, 2006... It appears that sleeping restfully not only feels better, it provides medical benefits. Elderly women who get a good night's sleep or have remained relatively social, or both, have lower levels of a protein linked to several age-related...

Tylenol helps sociability.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Routine doses of Tylenol might improve the sociability of residents with dementia, a new study suggests. When 25 residents routinely received acetaminophen in addition to their usual medications for four weeks, they became more active with...

President stays away from aging conference.(NEWS)
January 1, 2006... President Bush made history in December by becoming the first sitting president to miss the White House Conference on Aging. Officially, the President visited a retirement community in Virginia to talk about the new Medicare prescription drug...

Therapy caps roll into play again.(NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Outpatient Medicare Part B therapy caps appeared headed back into action at press time. A moratorium on the caps was set to expire Jan. 1, and Congressional negotiators had not passed an option for delaying them. Instead, compromise...

The Senate passed a $40 billion budget-cutting bill at press time by a 51-50 vote.(At deadline)
January 1, 2006... The Senate passed a $40 billion budget-cutting bill at press time by a 5150 vote. The spending package would significantly cut spending for the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Most notably, it imposes tougher restrictions on asset transfers,...

Medicaid outlays continue to strain state budgets, according to a survey released by the National Governors Association and the National Association of State Budget Officers.(At deadline)
January 1, 2006... Medicaid outlays continue to strain state budgets, according to a survey released by the National Governors Association and the National Association of State Budget Officers. Medicaid spending increased by 7.5% in fiscal year 2005. States...

Congress should reauthorize the Older Americans Act.(At deadline)
January 1, 2006... Congress should reauthorize the Older Americans Act, according to delegates at this year's White House Conference on Aging. See pages 4 and 16 for more coverage.

60 seconds with ... Alan Rosenbloom.(NEWS)(Brief Article)(Interview)
January 1, 2006... NOTE: Rosenbloom finishes a five-year tenure as president of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association this month to join the Alliance, a coalition of 15 national skilled nursing providers. Q: Clearly problems existed between the Alliance...

Senator criticizes Part D program as 'Kafkaesque'.(NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Speaking last month from a New York nursing home, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to stop assigning dual-eligible nursing home residents randomly to Medicare prescription drug plans and to set...

Senate committee investigates QIO funds.(NEWS)(quality improvement organizations)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Senate Finance Committee is probing the finances and operations of Quality Improvement Organizations to determine if they are using government funds appropriately. QIOs receive $300 million each year to investigate complaints and...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed cutting coverage of bariatric surgery for Medicare recipients 65 and older because of documented health risks.(Regulatory Update)
January 1, 2006... The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed cutting coverage of bariatric surgery for Medicare recipients 65 and older because of documented health risks. Medicare covers the surgery for medical conditions other than obesity.

The Office of the Inspector General released its work plan for fiscal year 2006.(Regulatory Update)
January 1, 2006... The Office of the Inspector General released its work plan for fiscal year 2006. Its goals include investigating whether skilled nursing facility rehab and infusion therapy services are medically necessary, documented and provided.

Reps. John Larson (D-CT) and Peter King (R-NY) last month formally introduced a bill that would require installation of fire sprinklers in older facilities.(Bill Watch)
January 1, 2006... Reps. John Larson (D-CT) and Peter King (R-NY) last month formally introduced a bill that would require installation of fire sprinklers in older facilities. New facilities are already required to have sprinklers.

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) wants the Senate to reconsider passing a bill that would extend the enrollment period for the Medicare Part D drug benefit until Dec. 31, 2006.(Bill Watch)
January 1, 2006... Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) wants the Senate to reconsider passing a bill that would extend the enrollment period for the Medicare Part D drug benefit until Dec. 31, 2006. The bill failed as an amendment to the budget reconciliation package.

What tasks do DONs typically let "slide by" too often when it comes to incontinence care practices?(Ask THE CARE EXPERT)
January 1, 2006... Because of all of the fires a DON needs to put out all day long, there are some things that do "slide by." One of them may be double diapering. It is wrong. It should not be done, but I bet any DON or supervisor could walk on to their unit...

Bill pushing prosecution of abuse resurfaces in Senate.(NEWS: Resident Care)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... A new bill in the Senate seeks to curb abuse by elders' caregivers. But some providers want to modify it to stress prevention over prosecution. Introduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), the Elder Justice Act would require immediate reporting...

Study: funding not linked to outcomes.(NEWS: Resident Care)
January 1, 2006... Investing more money in chronically ill Medicare patients will not necessarily prolong lives, according to results from a study of hospitals in Sacramento, CA, and Los Angeles. The Dartmouth Medical Study examined the last two years of life...

Hospitalizations linked with pneumonia rose among those aged 65 and older within a decade, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.(Caregiving Update)
January 1, 2006... Hospitalizations linked with pneumonia rose among those aged 65 and older within a decade, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The number of cases rose to more than 2.3 million between 2000 and 2002, from...

Nursing home residents with cataracts confront barriers to accessing surgical services, according to findings published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.(Caregiving Update)
January 1, 2006... Nursing home residents with cataracts confront barriers to accessing surgical services, according to findings published in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Facilities can benefit from a support system that brings residents to and from the...

High blood pressure can lead to short-term memory loss and verbal ability problems, according to a new study in Neuropsychology.(Caregiving Update)
January 1, 2006... High blood pressure can lead to short-term memory loss and verbal ability problems, according to a new study in Neuropsychology. Researchers who studied a group of older men found that those with uncontrolled hypertension fared worse on tests...

Exercise by itself may not prevent mental decline among the elderly.(Caregiving Update)
January 1, 2006... Exercise by itself may not prevent mental decline among the elderly, according to a study of 4,055 seniors in the Archives of Neurology.

Daily monitoring of wounds means different things to different people. What does it really involve?(Ask THE TREATMENT EXPERT)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The specific areas that should be monitored daily for a wound will depend on the frequency of dressing changes since many may be left in place for several days. Daily monitoring may include: evaluation of the dressing status and appropriateness...

Which is better: to tape or not to tape dressings on residents' skin?(Ask THE TREATMENT EXPERT)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The best choice is to not use tape at all. However, several dressings require tape to secure placement. Tapes have really come a long way from the old paper and plastic versions we used to use. Currently, thanks to new technology, there is...

Acne medication clears up diabetic foot ulcers: study.(NEWS: Wound Care)
January 1, 2006... A compound used to treat acne appears to aid the healing of foot ulcers in diabetics, researchers have found. In a pilot study published in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, investigators discovered that Retin-A (tretinoin),...

Emerging infectious diseases pose threat.(NEWS: Wound Care)
January 1, 2006... Emerging infectious diseases pose a global threat to all humans, an expert warns in a recent issue of the British Medical Journal. The recent emergence of diseases such as AIDS, SARS and avian flu have catapulted emerging infectious...

Medical device company Celleration has raised $20.6 million in a third round of funding, signaling growing interest in the emerging market for wound treatment using ultrasound.(Treatment Update)
January 1, 2006... Medical device company Celleration has raised $20.6 million in a third round of funding, signaling growing interest in the emerging market for wound treatment using ultrasound. The Eden Prairie, MN-based company's Mist Therapy System uses...

Negative pressure wound therapy--also known as vacuum-assisted closure--helps prevent diabetic foot wounds from turning into amputations, according to researchers with the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences in North Chicago, IL.(Treatment Update)
January 1, 2006... Negative pressure wound therapy--also known as vacuum-assisted closure--helps prevent diabetic foot wounds from turning into amputations, according to researchers with the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences in North Chicago,...

Australian researchers found that foot ulcers heal more quickly when residents are given a regimen of arginine, vitamin C and zinc.(Treatment Update)
January 1, 2006... Australian researchers found that foot ulcers heal more quickly when residents are given a regimen of arginine, vitamin C and zinc. Their study divided inpatients into three groups for a three-week period. One group are a standard hospital...

What do you feel is the most often overlooked part of a nurse's work wardrobe?(Ask THE NURSING EXPERT)
January 1, 2006... I may be a bit old fashioned about how nurses present themselves, but I still feel strongly about a professional presentation, which includes comfortable shoes. Nurses are on their feet so much, and comfortable shoes are essential to alleviate...

In your opinion, what's the best way for a DON to earn a higher level of compensation?(Ask THE NURSING EXPERT)(director of nursing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Experience and reputation speak louder than words. Your resume needs to reflect a picture of your education, experience and anything else you have done that promotes your accomplishments. The past several years, I have become more involved...

Public ranks nurses as most honest and ethical at work.(NEWS: Nursing)
January 1, 2006... Nurses are viewed as being the most honest and ethical professionals, according to a Gallup poll released in December. Fully 82% of respondents categorized nurses as having very high or high ethics. Pharmacists came in second highest with...

The common over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen may help elderly suffering from dementia become more socially engaged, says a study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.(Medication Update)
January 1, 2006... The common over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen may help elderly suffering from dementia become more socially engaged, says a study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Nursing home residents with moderate to severe dementia...

Iron in doses one-tenth of what is generally recommended can effectively treat anemia in the elderly and results in fewer side effects than higher doses of the supplement.(Medication Update)
January 1, 2006... Iron in doses one-tenth of what is generally recommended can effectively treat anemia in the elderly and results in fewer side effects than higher doses of the supplement, including abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and changes in bowel...

Conventional antipsychotic medications may be even more dangerous than atypical antipsychotics for elderly people with dementia, say some doctors at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.(Medication Update)
January 1, 2006... Conventional antipsychotic medications may be even more dangerous than atypical antipsychotics for elderly people with dementia, say some doctors at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. They evaluated data from more than 20,000 patients aged...

Can we require our residents to select the Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) that contract with our pharmacy?(Ask THE PAYMENT EXPERT)
January 1, 2006... According to the marketing guidelines from CMS, a nursing facility is not able to "steer" residents to specific PDPs. This means that you cannot require residents to select specific PDPs. The best advice is to make sure your contract pharmacy...

Deja vu: same MedPAC vote brings same provider protest.(NEWS: Payment & Policy)
January 1, 2006... Providers are criticizing the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission for its upcoming recommendation: no inflationary boost in funding for skilled-nursing facilities in fiscal 2007. MedPAC released several draft recommendations for payment...

Genesis HealthCare Corp.'s profits slid by 5% for the fiscal fourth quarter to $10 million while revenues rose by 6% to $421 million.(Business Briefs)
January 1, 2006... Genesis HealthCare Corp.'s profits slid by 5% for the fiscal fourth quarter to $10 million while revenues rose by 6% to $421 million. For the year, Genesis's profits expanded by 45% to $42 million; sales rose by 11% to almost $2 billion. It...

National HealthCare Corp. earned $8 million in the third quarter, an increase of 23% over the same quarter last year.(Business Briefs)
January 1, 2006... National HealthCare Corp. earned $8 million in the third quarter, an increase of 23% over the same quarter last year. Sales rose by 7% to $138 million. For the first nine months of 2005, profits expanded by 24% to $19 million as sales rose 9%.

Sunrise Senior Living Inc.'s profits increased by 24% to $11 million in the third quarter.(Business Briefs)
January 1, 2006... Sunrise Senior Living Inc.'s profits increased by 24% to $11 million in the third quarter. Operating revenues grew by 26% to $463. Earnings included $610,000 of hurricane-related expenses and $83,000 worth of one-time acquisition transition...

MetroMonitor.(Business Briefs)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 1, 2006... The top and bottom metropolitan markets as ranked by daily revenue earned per private-pay nursing bed. Leaders 1 New York $262.52 2 Boston $249.44 3 Philadelphia $206.56 4 Seattle ...

Beverly buyer: no break-up, and we'll buy more next year.(NEWS: Companies)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Even before he takes the reins, the new owner of Beverly Enterprises Inc. is looking ahead to more acquisitions in long-term care, including one that is as "sizeable" as the Beverly purchase now underway. "Undoubtedly, I'm confident there...

Advocat sells 11 facilities.(NEWS: Companies)
January 1, 2006... Brentwood, TN-based Advocat Inc. plans to shed 11 of its assisted living facilities in North Carolina, a move that changes the focus of the company to skilled nursing. It plans to sell the facilities for about $11 million, or $27,400 per...

A terminal diagnosis.(Good month)
January 1, 2006... A terminal diagnosis: Dying cancer patients may get better end-of-life care if their doctors give them a formal diagnosis of terminal illness, new study results say.

Healthcare professionals.(Good month)
January 1, 2006... Healthcare professionals: Nurses, pharmacists and physicians are viewed as being the most honest and ethical professionals, according to a Gallup poll released in December.

Workplace health programs.(Good month)
January 1, 2006... Workplace health programs: Employers can see a return of $3 to $6 for each dollar invested in health programs at the workplace over a two- to five-year period, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Binge drinking.(Bad month)
January 1, 2006... Binge drinking: Middle-age adults who go on periodic drinking binges may face a heightened risk of dementia later in life, a new study in the medical journal Epidemiology suggests. Middle-age adults who binged one or more times a month had a...

Medical errors.(Bad month)
January 1, 2006... Medical errors: Patients in the United States reported higher rates of medical errors and more disorganized doctor visits and out-of-pocket costs than people in Canada, Britain and three other developed countries, according to a survey released...

A new report from the Commission on Systemic Interoperability calls on the government to take the lead in developing a national health information network.(IT Update)
January 1, 2006... A new report from the Commission on Systemic Interoperability calls on the government to take the lead in developing a national health information network. Regulators should create financial incentives for providers and encourage data standards...

Providers must use aligned performance measures if Medicare pay-for-performance programs are to function properly, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine.(IT Update)
January 1, 2006... Providers must use aligned performance measures if Medicare pay-for-performance programs are to function properly, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine. Authors also directed the federal government to establish a quality...

A newly-unveiled education campaign will use mobile education vans and wireless technology to help seniors select Medicare Part D prescription plans.(IT Update)
January 1, 2006... A newly-unveiled education campaign will use mobile education vans and wireless technology to help seniors select Medicare Part D prescription plans. The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) is sponsoring the effort, thanks to a $10 million...

A Department of Health and Human Services advisory board and its deputy chair man have agreed to consider federal regulation, among other options, to induce physicians to use electronic systems and the Internet to prescribe medications and communicate orders to pharmacies.(IT Update)
January 1, 2006... A Department of Health and Human Services advisory board and its deputy chair man have agreed to consider federal regulation, among other options, to induce physicians to use electronic systems and the Internet to prescribe medications and...

The nation's health insurance plans have instituted dozens of electronic health information advances in recent years that improve healthcare quality, service, cost and efficiency--sometimes dramatically, according to a report released by America's Health Insurance Plans.(IT Update)
January 1, 2006... The nation's health insurance plans have instituted dozens of electronic health information advances in recent years that improve healthcare quality, service, cost and efficiency--sometimes dramatically, according to a report released by...

White House aging meeting gives tech glimpse of future.(NEWS: Technology)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... A year ago, she had no trouble playing Solitaire on the computer. But lately, "Mary" seems unsure of how to play her cards. Is she just having a bad spell, or is there a measurable decline in her cognitive abilities? A diagnostic software...

"I couldn't live without ...".(NEWS: Technology)
January 1, 2006... First thing in the morning, Bruce Zarett checks news updates on MyZiva.com, a Web site tailored exclusively for workers in the long-term care field. "It's probably the number one resource for finding information on nursing homes when...

Attorney General seeks background checks.(MICHIGAN)
January 1, 2006... State Attorney General Mike Cox says he thinks nursing homes could be safer and has asked the state's lawmakers to pass legislation that requires annual criminal background checks on all nursing home employees. The attorney general's...

Home care model approved.(NORTHEAST)
January 1, 2006... MASSACHUSETTS -- The state Senate unanimously approved a measure that would allow the elderly to use Medicaid money for home care instead of nursing home care. If the measure is passed into law the state would be following in the footsteps...

NLRB: Union complaint has merit.(NORTHEAST)(National Labor Relations Board)(Victoria House Nursing Home)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... NEW JERSEY -- The federal National Labor Relations Board ruled recently that a September report filed by Service Employees International Union Local 1199, charging Victoria House Nursing Home with unfair labor practices, "held merit." ...

Safety questions arise.(NORTHEAST)(Mather Nursing Home)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... MICHIGAN -- A nursing home fire in the Upper Peninsula killed two residents and injured more than 60 others. Investigators said the Dec. 11 fire orginated in the curtains of one room of Mather Nursing Home, Ishpeming Township, about a dozen...

Governor vetoes liabiltiy cap.(MIDWEST)(Jim Doyle)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... WISCONSIN -- Gov. Jim Doyle recently vetoed a bill to reinstate limits on non-economic damages in medical liability cases. The governor said he believed that the state's Supreme Court would not uphold the law, which had been passed by state...

New Web site aids in QI.(MIDWEST)
January 1, 2006... ILLINOIS -- The Illinois Foundation for Quality Health Care says the new STAR Web site (Setting Targets-Achieving Results) will aid nursing homes as the Medicare-contracted Quality Improvement Organization for Illinois gets underway. The...

Nursing home complaints up.(MIDWEST)
January 1, 2006... IOWA -- The number of complaints against nursing home facilities jumped 34% in fiscal year 2005 over the previous year, according to state records. Providers said the increase is in response to a new state law that considers failure to...

Embezzlers face up to 5 years.(MIDWEST)(Lutheran Care Center )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... MINNESOTA -- The administrator of a Little Falls nursing home and his wife, the assistant administrator, were recently convicted of embezzling more than $400,000. Darrel and Kathleen Schwartz were found guilty on three counts: conspiracy...

Unused nursing home law expires.(MIDWEST)
January 1, 2006... ILLINOIS -- A law passed three years ago creating an independent review team for sexual assaults and unexpected deaths in nursing homes will expire July 1, 2006, without ever being implemented. There just wasn't enough money in the state...

'Clawback' pay in the millions.(SOUTHWEST)
January 1, 2006... ARKANSAS -- State officials believe their Medicaid program "clawback" payments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be about $3 million per month. The payments will make up for the federal government's cost of assuming...

We suspect a nurse of improperly pocketing drugs. What's our best plan of action to: a) prove it, and b) get rid of her without putting ourselves at risk?(Ask THE LEGAL EXPERT)
January 1, 2006... If you suspect one of your employees is stealing drugs from the workplace, you should conduct a prompt and thorough workplace investigation. Such an investigation entails gathering all documentary evidence and speaking to all witnesses....

Canadian judge: videotapes can't be shown prior to trial.(NEWS: Legal Matters)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has extended a public ban on 240 hours of videotape secretly shot in a nursing home. The footage cannot be disseminated before a trial involving it starts, the judge ruled in December. A 90-year-old...

Court: facility ignored sex abuse policies.(NEWS: Legal Matters)
January 1, 2006... A federal appeals court has upheld a civil monetary penalty that was issued because a facility did not adequately investigate sexual abuse claims against three different nurse aides. The Sixth Circuit Court in December upheld the $3,400...

How to do it ... managing falls.(Business & Marketing)
January 1, 2006... Acknowledging that all falls cannot be prevented, experts push for better management of fall risks. One source estimates that each fall costs about $19,000 in extra care. A facility can save mightily--in dollars, liability risks and morale--if...

Building the business.(Business & Marketing)(backup power for nursing homes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Challenge: Damaging storms Response: New power source Result: Backup power CASE STUDY: A record number of tropical storms hit the United States last year. Many knocked out electrical power at nursing homes and other buildings in...

Orthopedic unit complements renovation.(Design Decisions)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... ELDERS RECOVERING from hip replacements will be able to rest a little easier at Coolidge House Nursing Care Center, in Brookline, MA. The facility recently underwent a major renovation that includes the addition of a short-term stay...

Don't forget why you're here.(THE BIG PICTURE)
January 1, 2006... Hundreds of thousands of people are placed in nursing homes each year. Almost all the new admissions are old, sick and frail. Few are happy with the prospect. And what do they--and their loved ones--expect? Just a few important things. ...

A burning issue deserves better answer--and soon.(Editor's DESK)(Editorial)
January 1, 2006... There is a scene in the George C. Scott movie "Patton," where the title character is trying to impress upon foreign colleagues that enemy forces are a little too close for safety's sake. An enemy pilot opens fire on the allies, leading Patton...

"What are your work goals for 2006?".(Reader Poll)
January 1, 2006... "It's to get all my facilities up and running for Medicare Part D. That's weighing on a lot of people's minds. We'll do in-services through our members and get them information and get nursing home pharmacies to work as well." --Executive...

English-only has its place, so do foreign languages.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... You had an article in the November issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News (page 22) about a facility that is being sued for firing a Spanish-speaking worker. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says they violated federal law. Our...

Praise for McKnight's 25th, providers' quality.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... Long-term care--and McKnight's Long-Term Care News- have come a long way in the past two-and-a-half decades. Congratulations to McKnight's on its 25th anniversary (December 2005 issue). As we turn from looking at the past to looking to the...

Fire-safety rules should be toughened, made current.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... After more than 30 nursing home residents died in the winter of 2003 in fires in Hartford and Nashville, the National Fire Protection Association was forced to revise a code that had let older (in many cases, old) buildings function without...

The IT payback: providers are starting to grasp the financial benefits of information technology, from labor savings to more MDS-generated revenues.(Information technology)
January 1, 2006... Long-term care providers are finally beginning to appreciate technology--and not just because the government says they should. "Ten years ago [providers] bought software because they had to--for billing," said Doron Gutkind, chief software...

'Home' stretch: trying to create the ever-evolving 'homelike' environment has taught long-term care operators a lot over the years.(Design)
January 1, 2006... "There's, no place like home" may have landed Dorothy back in Kansas, but sometimes it's a phrase that lands long-term care providers in hot water. A "homelike" environment becomes one of the most prized goals when potential residents...

American Data.(Information Technology/Software: Tools to help you manage records, and more, electronically.)
January 1, 2006... ECS--Electronic Chart System and Financial System is a proven revolutionary software system that "sells itself." From the electronic MAR and patient scheduling to the automatic e-mail notifications, ECS is a complete EMR with a full financial...

ADL Data Systems, Inc.(Information Technology/Software: Tools to help you manage records, and more, electronically.)
January 1, 2006... ADL's OptimumSeries software seamlessly integrates Clinical, Financial and Executive Management systems for the full continuum of care. Easy to use as an ATM Optimum eHR features point-of-care Charting and Rehab, Electronic Progress Notes and...

Interactive Health Network.(Information Technology/Software: Tools to help you manage records, and more, electronically.)
January 1, 2006... IHN Suite, our Integrated Clinical and Financial Solution for long-term care, includes the software modules necessary to assist you in successfully automating the clinical and financial management functions within your nursing center. FOR...