Technology & IT

Palliative care certification goes online

A West Coast university now offers RNs an online course leading to palliative care certification.  Read More »

New website focuses on living with Alzheimer’s

A new website includes personal stories of those living with Alzheimer's.  Read More »

Partnership integrates lab data with LTC-based EHR

A leading provider of LTC-based EHRs partners with a leader in laboratory software solutions.  Read More »

Computerized testing assesses brain health for those with stroke, TBI

A new computerized testing solution promotes brain wellness in those who have experienced a stroke or traumatic brain injury.  Read More »

EHRs beyond the hospital and doctor’s office: One assisted living community’s story

Assisted living communities need health information technology tools more than ever thanks to increasing acuity levels. One provider of senior housing and care has successfully used electronic health record software to save nurses time and improve documentation. Read More »

Resident monitoring system now available for iPhone

Resident monitoring system app for the iPhone is now available to family members.  Read More »

ONC sets interoperability goals

A 10-year plan for healthcare interoperability is outlined in a paper released by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.  Read More »

PCMH study shows care trumps technology in patient outcomes

First-of-its-kind study shows that the patient-centered medical home model delivers better care whether or not physicians use EHRs.  Read More »

New partnership will help personalize LTC care

Integrating technologies through a new partnership will enhance resident-centered programs.  Read More »

ONC seeks efficiency with realignment

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology is being reorganized in an effort to make it more efficient as infrastructure funding ends. Read More »

Website, mobile app designed for family caregivers

The launch of a new website and mobile app lets family caregivers better manage the needs of their loved ones.  Read More »

Collaboration will strengthen LTC online reference

A national nursing association is tapped to certify all entries for an online reference used by LTC caregivers.  Read More »

Safe and sound

Evolving wander management technology aims to be part of senior living communities' person-centered approach to care, providing a wide range of customizable options and the ability to produce reports to improve service. Read More »

Let them eat print!

The space program introduced a nation to Tang beverage crystals and the microwave. A new technology may change the way that long-term care residents dine. Read More »

AMDA resources to be part of clinical decision support products

AMDA‒The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine’s clinical practice guidelines and Know-It-All series will be incorporated into two clinical decision support products offered by MatrixCare under a new agreement between the two entities. Read More »

Medication management software gets an upgrade

Physicians can now send automatic medication reminders to residents via an upgraded app. Read More »

‘Smart’ bandages under development

Built-in sensors could make bandages responsive to changes in wounds.  Read More »

Partnership creates wireless network for senior living communities

Residents and staff of senior living communities in Connecticut will benefit from a new wireless network created by partnering companies.  Read More »

Forecast is for greater adoption of NPWT

Participants at a summit held on negative pressure wound therapy see a bright future for this technology.  Read More »

Work on diabetes management software continues

FDA sees no problem in continuing development of real-time diabetes management software.  Read More »

No slowdown for home health software and services market

A recent study points to double-digit growth in the home health software and services market by 2018.  Read More »

Highmark, naviHealth bring Pa. seniors enhanced care following hospital stays

Post-hospital care for Medicare Advantage members in Pennsylvania gets personal.  Read More »

PointClickCare debuts technology platform for assisted living

PointClickCare introduced its platform to address the increasing acuity, staffing and risk mitigation needs of assisted living providers at the Assisted Living Federation of America annual conference. Read More »

Adaptive spoon cancels hand tremors

People with Parkinson’s disease or essential tremors have difficulty getting food from the plate to their mouth. New technology helps to restore dignity in dining. Read More »

Continence care technology closer to U.S. market

TENA's Swedish parent company is confident of getting approval to market its sensor-based continence care technology in the United States.  Read More »

Partnership aims at making home health monitoring easier

Vital signs monitoring products are being integrated into a remote care management solution.  Read More »

Nurses question safety of new technologies

A nurses group's campaign takes aim at potential safety threats due to investments in newer technologies.  Read More »

MatrixCare joins data exchange collaborative

A leading long-term care electronic health record company brings its LTC-focused documentation expertise to a national health data exchange forum. Read More »

TMC revamps clinical therapy program’s training, treatments

A therapy management company reinvigorates its clinical program to assist therapists with training and treatments.  Read More »

Website expands shopping for senior living options

A new website provides seniors, their families and healthcare professionals tools to find the right senior living community or care option.  Read More »