Contemporary Long Term Care articles from August 2003

Contemporary Long Term Care archives from August 2003

Trouble at home.(Perspectives)(home care impairs the immune system of many caregivers)
August 1, 2003... It may actually be healthier for families to house their loved ones in long term care facilities rather than at home, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Ohio State University in Columbus and the University of North Carolina...

AstraZeneca fined $355 million as U.S. cracks down on medicare fraud.(Front Page)(AstraZeneca PLC)
August 1, 2003... In the federal government's latest effort to crack down on Medicare fraud, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has agreed to pay $355 million in criminal and civil fines after pleading guilty to encouraging physicians to illegally request Medicare...

ASCP executive director Webster dies.(American Society of Consultant Pharmacists)(R. Tim Webster)(Obituary)
August 1, 2003... R. Tim Webster, ScD, who served for 27 years as executive director of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, died in his home July 6 after a battle with cancer. He was 56. Webster is credited with helping to build ASCP into a...

Study: feeding tubes may be overused.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... One-third of U.S. nursing home patients in the final stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are given feeding tubes unnecessarily, according to a study in the July issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. ...

New Texan law allows seizure of deceased LTC residents' homes.(Front Page)(funding long term care facilities)
August 1, 2003... A new law will permit the state of Texas to recoup money spent by Medicaid by seizing the homes and certain other assets of eligible nursing home patients after they die rather than allowing the houses to stay in the possession of the family....

Health care industry recruiters seek male nurses.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... They're looking for a few good men--and they're not the military. Hospital recruiters nationwide are promoting the benefits of nursing to the "other" gender: men. Better pay, ample jobs, career mobility and even the "attractively rigorous"...

Skilled nursing facilities.(View From the Hill)(small nursing facilities provide low cost health insurance)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Bill: S. 545 Title: Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2003 Summary: Allows small businesses to buy into group health insurance plans anywhere in the country, enabling them to pay much less than they now pay for small policies...

Medicare/Medicaid.(View From the Hill)(insurance coverage and reimbursement)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Bill: S. 556 Title: Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization of 2003 Summary: Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, tribal...

Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia.(View From the Hill)(Alzheimer's Disease Research, Prevention and Care Act of 2003 )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Bill: H.R. 1138 Title: Alzheimer's Disease Research, Prevention and Care Act of 2003 Summary: Expands the duties of the National Institute on Aging by making Alzheimer's disease research a priority. Requires the NIA to accelerate the...

Four from long term care named among nation's fastest-growing small businesses.(Market Watch)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Nashville-based American Healthways Inc., a provider of diabetes management programs to long term care facilities, was the country's fastest-growing small business in 2002, according to a new ranking by Fortune Small Business magazine. ...

Market leaders.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Market Leaders The top-performing stocks among the long term care industry's publicly traded companies during the past month: New York Stock Exchange Symbol Closing Closing Net Price ...

Links Medical, Beverly cut deal.(Transactions ...)(Links Medical Products Inc.)(Beverly Enterprises)(pill cutter distribution ageement)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Irvine, Calif.-based Links Medical Products Inc., a leading maker of medication administering devices, has inked a deal to supply its Silent Knight Tablet Crushing Systems to leading nursing home provider Beverly Enterprises. Beverly chose...

Select Medical acquires Kessler.(Transactions ...)(Select Medical Corp.)(Kessler Rehabilitation Corp.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Select Medical Corp., has acquired Kessler Rehabilitation Corp. for $230 million. Kessler, New Jersey's largest rehab hospital network, also operates a 198-bed long term care facility: in Cedar Grove, N.J.

Clinical focus: your residents' daily diet and medicine may not always mix.(Pharmacy)
August 1, 2003... "Yes, nurse--tell my doctor I need a refill on ketoprofen, carbamezapine--and six oranges and apples, please." Before you pick up the phone and seek psychiatric help for your resident, take note: a growing number of healthcare consumers now...

Presenting the evidence: a cost-saving pharmacy solution with long-term results.(Pharmacy)(Evidence based medicine training program for pharmacists)
August 1, 2003... It sounds counter to logic: an institutional pharmaceutical products provider training its pharmacists for the purpose of reducing or potentially eliminating many of the higher-cost, more-profitable prescription drugs. But there is a...

Painless duties: improved pain management plan at your long term care facility.(Caregiving)
August 1, 2003... Pain is one of the primary factors that affect the quality of life. The presence of pain can also affect an individual's behavior, impacting others and resulting in an increased incidence of falls among the elderly. We have acknowledged that...

AAHSA Annual Meeting & Exposition.(Advancing the vision)(American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging)(Calendar)
August 1, 2003... Four Days with Purpose Join us each day as we focus on the fundamental elements for achieving Quality First. Here are some of the targeted activities... Sunday The People Who Give... Transformational Leadership "Leaders...

HDS-plus.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Enables you to gather and organize resident information in an electronic medical record, designed to increase efficiency/decrease errors, * Using wireless, portable touch screens, information is captured at point of care and seamlessly...

PeopleNet[R].(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Highest quality, most complete time and labor management solutions, implementation and client support * A revolutionary way to collect, track, alert, schedule and analyze employee labor information with easy-to-use and cost-effective...

Integrated Software Solutions.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Forty-two modules to completely customize your information systems and easily integrate to your long term care facilities * Provides for a user-friendly and seamless operation * Can be used with confidence throughout your organization...

Timecard monitor.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Time and attendance software applies biometric technology with a fingerprint scanner * Logs employee arrival and departure, integrating data with QuickBooks and other small business accounting packages * Cost-effective solution to...

Intellicost Enterprise staff Scheduler.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Designed to meet specific needs of long term care facilities * Unique design accomodates enterprise-wide managemente reporting across one to 1.000 facilities * Facilitates dramatic reductions in overtime and agency usage. Broader...

GeriMenu[R].(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Tray tickets: Food item specific, incorporate resident preferences * HIPAA compliance software: With password security, screen logout, 90 day password review and system manager-defined user access * Tallies, scaled recipes and order...

DataLink.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Cost-saving billing tool that enables customers to interface service data * Eliminates need for manual data entry of therapy services * Reduces required time and resources to prepare billing by up to 80 percent RehabWorks inc....

HIPAA Passport[TM] for LTC.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Comprehensive HIPAA implementation program offers guidance, tools and resources to support compliance * Covers all components of HIPAA: privacy, security and transactions, and code sets regulations Wiggin & Dana LLP Micheile...

Secure Care Software.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Provides staff with a clear graphical display of your floorplan and all Secure Care devices in your facility * Logs and archives disruptions about residents and their locations * Easily customized for each facility Secure Care...

Beaufort Range.(Correction)
August 1, 2003... Beaufort Range represents a harmonious blend of classic style, timeless designs and advanced manufacturing technology. Easv to clean and maintain. The product is wateroroof, scratch resistant and fire retardant Fully customizable to suit your...

Therapute/Theratrack.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... * Web based software system for contract and in-house therapy programs * Also used on Theratrack Medicare denials management system, CCI edits, RUGS management, Part B fee limit management, HIPAA privacy and security management ...

Momentum motion chair.(Computer Software And Internet)
August 1, 2003... Specially designed to meet the needs of residents with Alzheimer's. Backed by our 10-year warranty on frame and finish, this seating range is waterproof, fire-retardand and scratch-resistant. Available as non-motion, and motion with locking...

Make 'em laugh: at age 80-plus, these long term care comedians are still classics.(Special Seniors)(elderly women comedians)
August 1, 2003... It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. A group of senior citizens at a Chicago-area long term care facility have been doing their part in keeping others healthy. Calling themselves "The Classic Players," the group of age 80-...