Nourishing the Mind: The Role of Nutrition in Cognitive Health for Long-Term Care Residents

Nourishing the Mind: The Role of Nutrition in Cognitive Health for Long-Term Care Residents

  • On June 26, 2025
In long-term care facilities, proper nutrition is a cornerstone of maintaining and enhancing cognitive function among elderly residents. As individuals age, their nutritional needs evolve, and deficiencies in essential nutrients such as vitamin B, omega-3 fats, and antioxidants can significantly impact brain health and cognitive function. Therefore, it’s crucial for caregivers and healthcare professionals to have a thorough understanding of the unique dietary requirements of older adults. By identifying and addressing potential nutrient gaps, care teams can help prevent cognitive decline, support mental clarity, and ultimately contribute to higher quality of life for residents.1
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Powering Care: Addressing Energy Challenges in Continuum of Care Facilities

Powering Care: Addressing Energy Challenges in Continuum of Care Facilities

  • On May 26, 2025
Healthcare is the second most energy-intensive industry in the U.S., with annual energy expenditures surpassing $6.5 billion. For continuum of care providers, maintaining uninterrupted power for critical systems — such as climate control, sterilization and patient monitoring — is essential but costly. As energy demand grows, so does the urgency for cost-effective, sustainable solutions.1
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Preparing for HIPAA Updates: Shredding and Core Compliance

Preparing for HIPAA Updates: Shredding and Core Compliance

  • On April 24, 2025
In 2025, pharmacies may encounter significant updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.1 While these proposed changes primarily focus on enhancing cybersecurity measures and improving patient access to health information, the secure handling and proper disposal of hard-copy documents remains crucial. Ensuring compliance with these practices is essential for protecting patient privacy and maintaining trust.
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Transforming Senior Living: The Impact of E-Procurement

Transforming Senior Living: The Impact of E-Procurement

  • On March 27, 2025
Effective resource management is crucial for delivering high-quality care in senior living facilities. Ensuring that limited resources are allocated effectively can make all the difference in both resident outcomes and employee satisfaction. That's where e-procurement, the digital management of procurement processes, becomes essential.
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The Importance of Sterilization in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

The Importance of Sterilization in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

  • On February 26, 2025
  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Sterilization
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, one area that stands out for its rapid expansion is ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). These specialized medical facilities have recently grown in popularity for offering same-day surgical care at lower costs compared to traditional acute care settings.
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Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Pharmacies

Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Pharmacies

  • On October 15, 2024
  • Cyberattacks, Pharmacy
In today’s digital age, cyberattacks are becoming more frequent in the healthcare industry. In 2023, an average of 364,571 healthcare records were breached every day in the U.S.
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