McKnight’s reported on new technology saving time for caregivers. Christian Living Communities is a Colorado-based long-term care operator. The facility halved caregivers’ time spent measuring vital signs after integrating new machinery into its electronic health records system. “This is a win-win for the residents and the caregivers. A win for the residents who receive better
Can robots help the staffing shortages in the nursing home industry? A professor from the University of Minnesota Duluth manufactured a fleet of robots to provide entertainment and well-being checks.
“This letter serves to submit my resignation to the Missouri House of Representatives.” –Rep. Tricia Derges, R-Nixa. Branson News reported the guilty verdict and subsequent resignation of a Republican state legislator. Derges quit after a jury found her guilty in a medical fraud scheme including mail fraud and false statements to federal agents. Derges is
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Medication theft is a major problem in the nursing home industry. WJHG reported another nurse stealing medications from residents. The missing meds were opiate-based pain medications. Jessie L. Klintworth faces charges related to stealing prescription medications from her job at Florida nursing home. The facility noticed discrepancies in their prescription medication inventory on June 6th. The
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