Evidence that companies increasingly view their supply chain as a driver of revenue growth and competitive advantage, rather than just operational excellence, is detailed in the annual Chief Supply Chain Officer Report, published today based on research conducted by...
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Subject: Hurricane Sandy Approaching. Is your facility prepared?
An extremely dangerous storm is approaching the mid-Atlantic to southern New England region. The worst of the storm will be Sunday through Tuesday, but the storm's aftermath may linger days later. Please make sure all your departments are fully prepared well in...
Israeli Medical Device Offers New Alzheimer’s Treatment
Israel-based Neuronix, which has developed a non-invasive medical device to help to treat Alzheimer’s disease, expects the system to be approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in late 2014. The device, which combines electromagnetic stimulation with...
4 ways for hospitals to control inventory and costs
While hospitals historically have focused on driving down costs by making improvements in their revenue cycle, nurse productivity and supply chain management efficiency, one area that hasn't received as much attention is the costs associated with the number of assets...
11 Supply Chain Mistakes That Cost Surgery Centers Money
Supplies are one of the two biggest costs for surgery centers; the other is staffing. Ann Geier, RN, MS, CNOR, CASC, senior vice president of operations for ASCOA, says there are many supply chain areas where surgery centers could save more money. Here, she outlines...
Senior Living Providers: Discounting Can Boost Occupancy, But Is it Worth it?
While there are different schools of thought on the practice of offering discounts in senior living, many agree it can be a beneficial strategy to increase occupancy in a tough sales environment—as long as it’s done the right way. Move-in incentives can make...
Hollywood Nursing Home Charity Gets $90 Million Donation from DreamWorks Founders
The founders of DreamWorks, LLC are donating $90 million to the Motion Picture & Television Fund, a Hollywood charity that supports a nursing home for retired entertainment industry workers which has teetered on the verge of closure, reports the Los Angeles Times....
High-Tech Adult Diapers Improve Skin Health and Lower Costs for LTC
Sensor technology is being tested for use with incontinence products. Potential benefits of the SmartBrief include cost savings for long-term care facilities and improved comfort and skin health for seniors managing incontinence. Sensor technology has been applied to...
Bagged Salad Recall: Dole Pulls American Blend Mixed Greens From 10 States Over Listeria Scare
Produce giant Dole issued a recall on its American Blend bagged salad in 10 states in those two regions, after the Tennessee Department of Health found listeria bacteria in one sample. According to Food Safety News, the recall applies to "12 oz. bags coded A275208A or...
145 Nursing Homes Join CMS to Reduce Rehospitalizations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a partnership with 145 nursing homes last weekend as part of seven cooperative agreement awards that will implement the Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations among Nursing Facility Residents....