Contemporary Long Term Care articles from June 2002

Contemporary Long Term Care archives from June 2002

The factor. (Editor's Notebook).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... PERHAPS THE GREATEST PRIVILEGE I have as Editor and Publisher of Contemporary Long Term Care is one of interaction. I have had the chance to meet so many of you in the course of your agenda: helping the elderly. With our Order of...

What's in a number? CMS quality-initiative data go live. (CMS Report Card).(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
June 1, 2002... NURSING HOME QUALITY REPORTS released April 24 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have drawn mixed reviews from providers and consumer advocates alike, although both camps agree that the program is an important step toward...

Under the wire.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Late-breaking facts BILL TARGETS POOR NURSING HOME CARE. The Seniors Safety Act of 2002, introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D.-Vt.) would increase penalties for certain crimes against seniors. It includes a provision authorizing federal...

Who made those carts? (News Bite).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... CLTC's April 2002 Foodservice article, "Get 'cart'-ed away" (p. 9), has many readers looking to put their meals on wheels. The carts are made by Lakeside Mfg. in Milwaukee. For more information on the carts, readers can go to their Web site, ,...

Our annual recognition of people who make a difference.
June 1, 2002... It is a privilege to recognize those in the industry whose advocacy, attention to detail, innovation, leadership, and understanding serve as an inspiration to others in long term care. This year's honorees have set new standards in the quality...

Buyer's Guide. (Administrative).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2002... Product Listings THE FOLLOWING are listings profiling companies that provide long-term care products and services. For additional information on any of the companies listed, circle the appropriate numbers on the Reader Response Card and...

Buyer's Guide. (Capital Equipment).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2002... ACCESSIBLE COMPACT KITCHENS DWYER PRODUCTS CORPORATION 320 West Ohio Suite 610 Chicago, IL 60610 800-822-0092 or 312-337-5522 Fax: 312-337-5137 Website: www.dwyerkitchens.com CIRCLE NUMBER 279 BUSES ...

Profiles: Crest Health Care. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Vital Statistics: Company Name: Crest Health Care Address: 195 Third Street Dassel, MN 55325 Contact: Christina Sorokie (csorokie@cresthealthcare.com) Telephone: 320-275-3382 Toll Free: 1-800-328-8908 Fax:...

Buyer's Guide. (Computers/Technology).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2002... BAR CODING CLOCK MEDICAL See our company under "Restraint Alternatives." CIRCLE NUMBER 349 RESOURCE SYSTEMS 22 West Main Street New Concord, OH 43762 800-338-3681 or 740-826-7678 Fax: 740-826-4324 ...

Profiles: Achieve Healthcare Information Systems. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Vital Statistics: Company Name: Achieve Healthcare Information Systems Address: 7690 Golden Triangle Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Phone: 800-869-1322, 952-995-9800 Fax: 952-995-9735 E-mail: info@achievehealthcare.com ...

Buyer's Guide. (Furniture).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2002... ARTWORK PICTURE SOURCE Art Designed for Health Care Call: Leslie Flobr at 800-345-5973 CIRCLE NUMBER 395 BED EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES BED-CHECK CORPORATION See our company under "Restraint Alternatives." ...

Buyer's Guide. (Patient Care).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2002... ASSITED LIVING MANAGEMENT ACCU-MED SERVICES, INC. 300 TechneCenter Drive Milford, OH 45150 800-777-9141 or 513-831-1207 Fax: 513-831-1370 E-mail: sales@accu-med.com CIRCLE NUMBER 439 GENESIS HEALTH SERVICES...

Profiles: PharMerica; the preferred source for pharmacy solutions. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Vital Statistics: Company Name: PharMerica Address: 175 Kelsey Lane Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: 800-770-9278 Fax: 813-664-0774 Email: solutions@pharmerica.com Web Address: www.pharmerica.com Regional Offices:...

Buyer's Guide. (Editor's Picks).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2002... NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION 191 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1100 Chicago, Ill. 60611-1676 Phone: 312-335-8700 800-272-3900 Fax: 312-335-1110 Internet: www.alz.org PRESIDENT/CEO: STEPHEN McCONNELL...

Trade show calendar.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... THESE ARE AMONG LONG TERM CARE'S MOST USEFUL AND BEST-ATTENDED TRADE SHOWS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. OCTOBER 2002 6-9 American Health Care Association's conference, in New Orleans. Call 202-842-4444. 10-12 Assisted Living...

Scheduling made easy. (Editor's Picks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Briggs Corp.'s Long-Term Care Scheduling Tool Book is a complete scheduling and communication aide. Call 800-247-2343. Circle No. 100

Medication cabinet. (Editor's Picks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Direct Supply's punchcard cabinet provides med storage without the institutional look. Call 800-634-7328. Circle No. 101

Training video. (Editor's Picks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiving: Through the Looking Glass from Coastal is a training video for caregivers. Call 800-725-3418. Circle No. 102

Portable Oxygen. (Editor's Picks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Puritan Bennett's HELiOS Personal Oxygen System can be worn on a belt pack or shoulder strap and operates in a variety of positions. Call 800-635-5267. Circle No. 103

Pharmacy solutions. (Editor's Picks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... PharMerica specializes in long term care pharmacy, providing medications, consulting, IV, and related services to 250,000 residents nationwide. Call 800-770-9278. Circle No. 104

Keeping the mission in focus: is your "charitable content" still benefiting the resident? (Seniors Housing).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... THE STATED MISSION OF MOST SENIOR-LIVING AND HEALTH CARE not-for-profits contains four fundamental elements: enhanced quality of life, a loving and caring living environment, an ecumenical theme, and charitable content. Unfortunately, the...