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Inventory Optimization Solutions (IOS) Announces Advanced Urology Institute (AUI) has Received Q4 2019 Best Practice Award

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“I wouldn’t want to do my job without IOS – their team is truly part of my business. They help solve problems and when I need an enhancement to the system, I pass it to IOS through my account manager. We’ve been able to suggest several key new features that are now part of Envi.” – Sonya DeMarco


ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Inventory Optimization Solutions (IOS) is pleased to announce Advanced Urology Institute (AUI) has received the Q4 2019 Best Practice Award. AUI has demonstrated outstanding capabilities in using the Envi® solution to reduce costs and manage supply chain across a diverse group of clinics and surgery centers. IOS continually identifies and shares best practices from customers to help educate the healthcare community on supply chain automation. Each quarter, IOS recognizes an organization demonstrating supply chain excellence.

About the Organization

AUI is a rapidly expanding urology group that includes clinics and ambulatory surgery centers in Florida and Georgia. With a mission to advance patient-centered urologic care, AUI was developed as a single-specialty physician-led organization to respond to the mounting changes in healthcare. With challenges faced by solo and small group practices, AUI has succeeded by combining geographically disparate urology groups and helping them function efficiently and effectively, while delivering the highest quality medical care to patients.

Setting Goals for Supply Chain

Sonya DeMarco, Director of Supply Chain Management, is responsible for cost control, inventory control and contracting at this rapidly growing organization. Five years ago, Sonya and the team selected Envi from IOS to manage their supply chain needs, with specific goals that included:

1)    Fully automated 3-way match

2)    Multi location capabilities

3)    A solution that can address growing needs, with the support needed to enable their expansion

4)    Reporting tools to create visibility at both the individual organization and enterprise level

Best Practice Improvements

“A day in the life of an Envi user at AUI involves an office manager or nurse, who logs into Envi and creates a requisition from their ‘favorites list,’ which is now a feature of the Envi solution that IOS developed based on our need for a user-specific template,” said DeMarco. “The user submits a requisition, which comes to my department for approval and transmit. When we became AUI, purchasing was the first thing we centralized. We stopped significant expense bleeding and today, can immediately identify any instances where we’re overcharged, charged for extraneous fees like expedited shipping, shipping and handling fees, or any other add-on charges. We’ve eliminated 100% of these charges and in the first year, saved nearly $100,000.”

As multiple locations came together to form AUI, and the initial 5 year plan called for even greater growth, it became clear that location capabilities varied, especially when it came to 3-way price matching. DeMarco continued, “Some systems could do two parts of the 3-way match but none could exchange data with our AP system, so we had to do manual matching. We knew that wouldn’t be sustainable, and with growth, we had to have 3-way match without manual intervention. We do this with Envi. We ship directly to facilities, where they receive and put away supplies. The corporate team ‘oversees’ the receiving process to make sure we have all parts of the 3-way match enabled. If that doesn’t happen, invoices can’t get paid, which is unacceptable, because we’re committed to good partnerships with our vendors.”

“I wouldn’t want to do my job without IOS – their team is truly part of my business,” concluded DeMarco. “They help solve problems and when I need an enhancement to the system, I pass it to IOS through my account manager. We’ve been able to suggest several key new features that are now part of Envi. Our physicians want to deliver the care that’s right for our patients, and with Envi, we maintain our patient focus and deliver the cost-effective care they need.”

Best Practice-based Processes

The team at AUI has demonstrated exceptional use of the Envi solution, and is recognized for their success in:

1.    Controlling purchasing with customized “favorites lists” for users

2.    Consolidating product formulary used at over 40 locations in six facilities

3.    Managing contracts and accurate contract pricing across enterprise

4.    Maintaining 3-way price matching to ensure correct prices charged and invoices seamlessly paid to vendor partners

5.    Using Envi reporting capabilities for both enterprise and facility level management

A Best Practice Based Community of Healthcare Organizations

IOS works with more than 5,000 healthcare facilities throughout the United States. As a result of this large footprint and broad range of users, IOS is able to identify, document and share best practices that are designed to help healthcare organizations improve their supply chain processes and overall results.

“We’re so pleased to partner with organizations like Advanced Urology Institute,” said Steve Britt, President, IOS. “Through our ongoing working relationship, we not only hear what’s working but also, what new features could enhance our user’s experiences. The team at AUI has helped us develop several key features that are now part of Envi, which today are being used in provider organizations throughout the U.S. It’s this type of collaboration – this partnership spirit – that enables our team to truly help Envi users solve their supply chain challenges.”

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About Inventory Optimization Solutions (IOS)

Inventory Optimization Solutions (IOS) provides healthcare organizations with powerful, cost-effective, uniquely modular, and easy-to-use web-based supply chain solutions that offer the flexibility to support facilities throughout the continuum of care. IOS operates with a commitment to delivering world-class customer service, guiding customers to a better supply chain, providing high-touch support, industry best-practices, deep healthcare expertise and continuously evolving solutions that help them succeed. The goal of IOS is to ensure customers have more time each day for their most important role: caring for patients. For more information, visit http://www.ioscorp.com.

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New Report on Addressing the Loneliness Crisis Through the Power of Pets

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Mars Petcare and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), with support from a broad consortium of partners, today released a report that offers a roadmap for advancing research and best practices that address how human-animal interaction can serve as an important solution to the growing epidemic of loneliness and social isolation.

“There is increasing evidence that pets can play an important role in helping people feel less lonely and more socially connected,” said Steven Feldman, Executive Director, HABRI. “Together with the leadership of Mars Petcare and a group of other experts and stakeholders, HABRI will work to address the crisis of loneliness in our society with the power of the human-animal bond.”

Loneliness currently affects three in five Americans and 9 million people in the United Kingdom. Loneliness can be as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, making it a serious threat to public health. Mars Petcare and HABRI surveyed 2,000 people in the United States, finding that 85 percent of respondents believe interaction with companion animals can help reduce loneliness.

“We have a responsibility to take the scientific exploration further when evidence to date shows us that pets can be part of addressing such a significant societal issue,” commented Rena Crumplen, Global Vice President of Research and Development, Mars Petcare. “It’s important that we undertake rigorous studies to understand how companion animals may provide a benefit for those suffering from conditions associated with social isolation and loneliness.”

The new report, Addressing the Social Isolation and Loneliness Epidemic with the Power of Companion Animals, brings forward the recommendations from the Summit on Social Isolation and Companion Animals, along with the continued work of a broad consortium of human health advocates, mental health practitioners, veterinarians and human-animal interaction researchers. The report outlines the following three-pronged approach to facilitate the role of HAI and pet ownership in addressing social isolation and loneliness:

1. Advance High-Quality Research: Advance human-animal interaction (HAI) research to glean a better understanding for whom and under what circumstances interactions with companion animals may be effective for alleviating social isolation and loneliness.

2. Help Address Barriers and Provide Solutions: Identify ways to remove barriers to access for pet ownership and human-animal interaction for those who may face hurdles and stand to benefit most – including older adults and people with mental health challenges.

3. Share and Support the Proliferation of Best Practices: Support and help advance best practices in HAI and for companion animal ownership that help prevent, reduce and mitigate social isolation and loneliness. Ensure animal-assisted interventions in approved settings – including hospitals, nursing homes and within our communities – are grounded in science, meet high standards of animal welfare, and have the broadest societal impact.

Organizations that have contributed to the report, through participation in the Summit and the ongoing consortium working groups, include:


  • Alliance for Aging Research

  • American Pet Products Association

  • Animal Policy Group

  • Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

  • Association of Child Life Professionals

  • Anxiety and Depression Association of America

  • American Veterinary Medical Association

  • Baltimore VA Medical Center

  • Banfield Pet Hospital

  • California State Polytechnic University

  • Canine Companions for Independence

  • Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Chicago Headquarters

  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development

  • Florida State University

  • Found Animals Foundation

  • The Gerontological Society of America

  • Guide Dogs for the Blind

  • Humane Rescue Alliance

  • International Council on Active Aging

  • Mental Health America

  • National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

  • National Association for Home Care & Hospice

  • National Council on Aging

  • North American Veterinary Community

  • Petco Foundation

  • Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council

  • Pet Partners

  • Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Sick Cells

  • University of Maryland, Baltimore

  • University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine

  • University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Village to Village Network

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

  • Whistle

Click here to access: Addressing the Social Isolation and Loneliness Epidemic with the Power of Companion Animals. To learn more about research into the benefits of pets on loneliness, please visit http://www.waltham.com and http://www.habri.org. To learn more about the benefits of pets and how you can take action in your community so that more people and pets can live healthy lives together, visit http://www.BetterCitiesforPets.com.

About the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the world’s largest online library of human-animal bond research and information; funds innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human-animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information about HABRI, please visit http://www.habri.org.

About Mars Petcare

Part of Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love, the 85,000 Associates in Mars Petcare are dedicated to one purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. With 75 years of experience, our portfolio of almost 50 brands serves the health and nutrition needs of the world’s pets – including brands PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, ROYAL CANIN®, NUTRO™, GREENIES™, SHEBA®, CESAR®, IAMS™ and EUKANUBA™ as well as The WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute which has advanced research in the nutrition and health of pets for over 50 years. Mars Petcare is also a leading veterinary health provider through a network of over 2,000 pet hospitals including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, PET PARTNERS™, VCA™, Linnaeus and AniCura. We’re also active in innovation and technology for pets, with WISDOM PANEL™ genetic health screening and DNA testing for dogs, the WHISTLE™ GPS dog tracker, and LEAP VENTURE STUDIO accelerator and COMPANION FUND™ programs that drive innovation and disruption in the pet care industry. As a family business and guided by our principles, we are privileged with the flexibility to fight for what we believe in – and we choose to fight for: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

i. Cigna Ipsos USA loneliness survey. January 2020. Available here: https://www.cigna.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/cigna-takes-action-to-combat-the-rise-of-loneliness-and-improve-mental-wellness-in-america

ii. British Red Cross and Co-op Trapped in a bubble: An Investigation into Triggers for Loneliness in the UK. Conducted by Kantar Public. December 2016. Available here: https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/action-on-loneliness

iii. Testimony before the US Senate Aging Committee, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., 2017; https://www.aging.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SCA_Holt_04_27_17.pdf.

iv. HABRI and Mars Petcare Loneliness and Social Isolation Study. Conducted by Edelman Intelligence. December 2018.

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Health Canada-DEA Approves MMJ International Holdings To Ship THC

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“We are pleased with Health Canada’s approval, and the DEA ‘s cooperation to facilitate our company mission to service the unmet needs of patients suffering from these chronic diseases.” Duane Boise CEO


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (PRWEB)

MMJ International Holdings, the premier medical cannabis research company, announced that it has received approval from Health Canada to ship THC and CBD from Canada.

MMJ International Holdings is developing an oral drug product from natural whole plant extract derivatives from the marijuana plant containing THC and CBD. MMJ will be utilizing its new product for an FDA approved treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) and Huntington’s disease (HD). It also received the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s approval to ship the compounds for its clinical trials.

“As MMJ International Holdings continues to advance to its clinical trials, a specialty pharmaceutical solutions company will be supporting MMJ with the FDA, DEA required development API and specialized liquid encapsulation solutions,” said Elio Mariani, PhD, EVP of research & development. “Patients will benefit from cGMP-quality therapies in an accessible and efficient format.”

Most recently the FDA awarded MMJ International Holdings ″Orphan Drug Designation″ for its THC and CBD proprietary drug formulation which will be used for the treatment of Huntington’s Disease. The drugs, MMJ-001 and MMJ-002 are two of MMJ’s lead drugs that the company is confident will bring much-needed relief to patients suffering from the debilitating effects of Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington’s Disease.

“We firmly believe that our MMJ natural whole plant-derived molecules with a unique combination of pharmacological properties will be FDA approved as a safe and effective prescription drug that can be of great benefit in treating patients with MS and HD diseases,” said Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ International Holdings. “We are pleased with Health Canada’s approval, and the DEA ‘s cooperation to facilitate our company mission to service the unmet needs of patients suffering from these chronic diseases.”

Tim Moynahan the company chairman stated that, “Patients in the MMJ International holdings clinical trials will receive gelatin capsules containing THC and CBD daily. MMJ International Holdings has several academic institutions preparing to study cannabis in Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington’s disease.” MMJ clinical trials will provide the necessary data to prove that cannabis can treat essential tremors, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary shaking. Tim Moynahan further stated that, “Ultimately, there’s so much interest in THC and CBD as a treatment modality, so MMJ will be providing the clinical research data necessary to prove patient dosing, safety, and efficacy.”

EFFICACY THROUGH CLINICAL TRIALS

With the MMJ’s proper formulation of THC and cannabinoids Health Canada and the DEA has afforded MMJ the opportunity to supply its FDA approved clinical trials. MMJ International Holdings FDA studies will begin shortly in Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington’s disease. MMJ’s is in collaboration with a major US Pharma Solutions Company that develops and produces drug delivery systems. The Pharma Solutions Company offers manufacturing, packaging, storage, and inventory management services for FDA approved drugs, biologics, and consumer health products.

STATE TO STATE MARIJUANA BUSINESSES AT RISK

Recently, President Tump’s budget proposal would remove protections for medical marijuana states and block Washington, D.C. from legalizing sales. The reason why the Federal Government is opposed to the state to state federally illegal marijuana products is that “There is a significant gap in our understanding of their impact on health,” Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA said.

Furthermore, “The recent outbreaks of e-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI), which has been linked to informally-sourced THC-containing vape products, underscores the critical importance of facilitating researcher access to different product sources.”

The budget proposal will allocate about $4 million to an initiative designed to “better regulate THC and cannabis-derived substances in FDA-regulated products. It will also “support regulatory activities, including developing policies and continue to perform its existing regulatory responsibilities including review of drug product applications, inspections, enforcement, and targeted research.” The FDA is committed to protecting the public health and improving regulatory pathways for the lawful marketing of THC and cannabis-derived products within the agency’s jurisdiction. “In many cases, product developers make unproven claims to treat serious or life-threatening diseases, and patients may be misled to forgo otherwise effective, available therapy and opt instead for a product that has no proven value or may cause them serious harm.”

MMJ International Holdings continues its process of scientific drug development and discovery by FDA protocol development processes, intellectual property portfolio, and DEA regulatory manufacturing guidelines to protect the public health interest.

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Dr. Langsdon Featured As Top Rhinoplasty Surgeon

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GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Dr. Phillip R. Langsdon, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and immediate past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), was recently recognized for his expertise in rhinoplasty in an AAFPRS video highlighting the 2020 Advances In Rhinoplasty Symposium scheduled for Miami, Florida, this May. The video is disseminated to facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons around the world.

AAFPRS is a medical society focused on plastic and reconstructive surgery. While Dr. Langsdon is already highly recognized as a facial plastic surgeon, professor, physician, and author, he is also among the leading rhinoplasty experts in the world.

With over 25 years of experience performing rhinoplasty surgery, Dr. Langsdon has established innovative methods that aim to address the specific needs of each patient. His exceptional skills and experience ensure that his rhinoplasties are precise, minimally invasive, and give the patient a balanced and proportional nose.

“I take pride in my ability to identify a patient’s aesthetic needs,” Dr. Langsdon said. “I recognize that each nose is different and that all patients are going to have different ideas of what the outcome should be. Patients can rest assured that the results of the procedure will be natural and balanced.”

While rhinoplasties are one of The Langsdon Clinic’s specialties, Dr. Langsdon and his team are also well-known for specializing in facial cosmetic surgery, including facelifts, otoplasties, eyelid surgeries, and hair restorations. The Langsdon Clinic, established in 1986 in Germantown, Tenn., is one of the leading facial plastic surgery institutions in the United States. Patients in the Memphis and Mid-South areas do not have to fly to Beverly Hills or New York City to find the very best facial plastic surgery.

Apart from his expertise in rhinoplasty surgeries, Dr. Langsdon has continued to earn accolades as one of the top facial plastic surgeons in the country. He has been voted as one of “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” and “America’s Best Doctors” time and time again. The Memphis daily newspaper, The Commercial Appeal, honored The Langsdon Clinic as the best cosmetic surgery practice in the Memphis area for many consecutive years. Dr. Langsdon is an outstanding facial plastic surgeon whose skills in rhinoplasty are among the best in the world.

If you are interested in learning more about The Langsdon Clinic, please visit: https://www.drlangsdon.com.

To see Dr. Langsdon being featured in the AAFPRS Advances in Rhinoplasty video, please paste the following link into your browser: https://youtu.be/Izfk6A3lRRk.

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Bellus3D Announces Dental Pro 2.0

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We believe that smiles begin with the face in mind. Dental Pro 2.0 allows clinicians to generate fast, easy and affordable 3D face scans, integrate those scans with intraoral and CBCT scans and then share them with dental labs to form a complete picture of the patient.


CAMPBELL, Calif. (PRWEB)

Bellus3D, Inc. a Silicon Valley startup formed by leading computer vision experts, is announcing Bellus3D Dental Pro 2.0, a major new release of its leading iOS 3D face scanning app for the dental market. The new release extends the capturing to include the new Bellus3D ARC multi-camera scanning system, and adds an online workflow via Bellus3D Face Cloud that allows dental specialists and dental labs to collaborate and accelerate high-value case acceptance.

In addition to supporting Apple iPad Pro and Apple iPhone X, Bellus3D Dental Pro 2.0 adds the support of Bellus 3D ARC systems. Bellus3D ARC is a revolutionary multi-camera 3D face scanning solution that captures professional grade, full 3D face scans in seconds. Bellus3D ARC can be configured from 1 to 7 smart depth-sensing WiFI cameras and works with a Windows 10 PC. ARC provides near instant capture with no moving parts and requires no movement by the subject.

Bellus3D Face Cloud provides a platform for viewing and manipulation of face scans within a browser in both desktop or mobile environments. Face Cloud accepts 3D face models created from both Bellus3D iOS app or the ARC system. The workflow allows clinicians to scan the patient’s face using ARC or a supported iOS device and then share that scan with the dental lab remotely. Integration with leading intraoral scanner providers, such as 3Shape and Dental Wings, allows the patient’s face to be aligned with the digital scan of the teeth and then integrated into the chairside and dental lab planning software to ensure proper 3D registration of the face scan to the dental surface scans for diagnostic, surgical and restorative smile design planning.

Dental Pro 2.0 features include:

  • Model Sharing–allows clinicians and labs to share face scans and collaborate on treatment plans

  • Workspace Sharing–dental labs can share designs with clinicians for case acceptance and approval

  • Visual Smile Aligner(™) tool to precisely align 3D face scan with dental .ply or .stl scans

  • Access to teeth library where labs and clinicians can select from dozens of sets of teeth for use in smile design

  • Lip Line Editor–ensures you can see the teeth clearly in the face

  • Aesthetic Guides–allows clinician to identify Midline, Interpupillary, Camper and Occlusal planes

“Dental Pro 2.0 allows clinicians to generate fast, easy and affordable 3D face scans, integrate those scans with intraoral and CBCT scans and then share them with dental labs to form a complete picture of the patient. We believe that smiles begin with the face in mind and this is the latest step in our goal of enabling product companies to bring a high level of personalization to their products,” said Eric Chen, CEO of Bellus3D, Inc.

The company is demonstrating Dental Pro 2.0 and providing free 3D face scans to interested attendees at Lab Day 2020 booth #A-21 in Chicago this week.

Bellus3D Dental Pro 2.0 is available now for direct download on the Apple App Store. All Dental Pro accounts include a 2-week free trial to eliminate any risk associated with trying the application and after the free trial, a monthly subscription is only $80 per month. Annual licenses can be obtained through Whip Mix or other authorized Bellus3D resellers at discounted prices.

About Bellus3D, Inc.

Bellus3D (https://www.bellus3d.com) is the innovative leader in high-resolution 3D face scanning. Our goal is to enable personalized products using the face by providing fast, easy and affordable 3D face scanning to companies and individuals who are creating products for the face. We are working with companies in key vertical markets including dental, eyewear, medical, cosmetic and 3D Printing to facilitate their goal of delivering highly personalized products to their customers.

More information about Bellus3D products: https://www.bellus3d.com

Bellus3D Press Contact: Nick Blozan, nblozan(at)Bellus3D.com, Phone: (408) 502-5012

Bellus3D Reseller Contact: Mark Smolinski, msmolinski(at)Bellus3D.com, Phone: (408) 761-5786

Bellus3D, Bellus3D Dental Pro, the Bellus3D logo, and Bellus3D ARC are registered trademarks of Bellus3D, Inc.

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MemoryCare.com Names the Best Facilities for Senior Memory Care in West Palm Beach, FL

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)

MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in West Palm Beach, Florida. The guide identifies 20 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In West Palm Beach, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like West Palm Beach, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in West Palm Beach, FL, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/west-palm-beach-fl-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Palm Beach, FL (in alphabetical order)

Arden Courts of West Palm Beach

Phone: (561) 688-9999

Address: 2330 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33409

Web: arden-courts.com/westpalm/

Atria Park of St. Josephs

Phone: (561) 529-4843

Address: 350 Bush Rd., Jupiter, FL 33458

Web: atriaseniorliving.com/st-josephs/

Artis Senior Living of Boca Raton

Phone: (561) 571-5978

Address: 5910 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33487

Web: artisseniorliving.com/boca-raton/

Brookdale Tequesta MC

Phone: (561) 748-3611

Address: 211 Village Blvd., Tequesta, FL 33469

Web: brookdale.com/tequesta.html

Cresthaven East

Phone: (561) 964-2828

Address: 5100 Cresthaven Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33415

Web: cresthaveneast.com

Discovery Village at Boynton Beach

Phone: (561) 257-3671

Address: 4735 NW. 7th Ct., Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Web: discoveryvillages.com/boynton-beach/

Grand Villa of Boynton Beach

Phone: (561) 424-7339

Address: 1935 South Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Web: grandvillaboyntonbeach.com

Grand Villa of Delray East

Phone: (561) 266-4970

Address: 14555 Sims Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33484

Web: grandvilladelray-east.com

Grand Villa of Delray West

Phone: (561) 266-4652

Address: 5859 Heritage Park Way, Delray Beach, FL 33484

Web: grandvilladelray-west.com

Mangrove Bay

Phone: (561) 575-3123

Address: 110 Mangrove Bay Way, Jupiter, FL 33477

Web: seniorlifestyle.com/mangrove-bay/

Pacifica Senior Living Palm Beach

Phone: (561) 228-4333

Address: 4760 Jog Rd., Greenacres, FL 33467

Web: pacificaseniorliving.com/palm-beach/

Palm’s Edge Assisted Living and Memory Care

Phone: (561) 841-0055

Address: 4201 Leo Lane, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Web: palmsedgememorycare.com

Savannah Court of the Palm Beaches

Phone: (561) 907-8898

Address: 2090 North Congress Ave., West Palm Beach FL 33401

Web: slm.net/savannah-court-palm-beaches/

Sonata Delray Beach

Phone: (561) 264-8196

Address: 8020 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33446

Web: sonataseniorliving.com/delray-beach/

Symphony at Delray Beach

Phone: (561) 672-0774

Address: 4840 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33445

Web: milestoneretirement.com/symphony-at-delray-beach/

Tequesta Terrace

Phone: (561) 291-7026

Address: 400 North U.S. One, Tequesta, FL 33469

Web: tequestaterrace.com

The Atrium at Boca Raton

Phone: (561) 880-3468

Address: 1080 Northwest 15th St., Boca Raton, FL 33486

Web: seniorlifestyle.com/atrium-at-boca-raton/

The Carlisle Palm Beach

Phone: (561) 903-0026

Address: 450 East Ocean Ave., Lantana, FL 33462

Web: seniorlifestyle.com/carlisle-palm-beach/

Vi at Lakeside Village

Phone: (561) 966-4600

Address: 2792 Donnelly Dr., Lantana, FL 33462

Web: lantana.viliving.com

YourLife of Palm Beach Gardens

Phone: (561) 246-6102

Address: 13465 Pasteur Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Web: yourlifesl.com/palm-beach-gardens/

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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LabRoots Announces Highly Anticipated 3rd Annual Drug Discovery & Development Virtual Event commencing on February 26th, 2020

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YORBA LINDA, Calif. (PRWEB)

LabRoots, the leading scientific social networking website offering premier, interactive virtual events and webinars, will be focused on covering “State-of-the-Art” areas and drug development models in the Biotech and pharmaceutical current landscape during its free, one-day Drug Discovery & Development Virtual Event.

Drug Discovery & Development 2020 provides exciting opportunities for scientists, research scholars, academia and industry, and medical professionals to offer a unique program on new practices in early phase drug discovery, advances in biomarkers, and modern approaches for clinical development comprising two keynote deliveries on the discovery and development of a novel first-in-class resuscitative agent, and emerging drug combinations – the evolution form pre-clinical discovery to clinical development.

The purpose of this year’s conference is to highlight outstanding preclinical drug discovery and new progress at the forefront of drug research and pharmaceutical sciences. Throughout the agenda, renowned speakers will describe their insights, challenges and novel findings via keynotes and on-demand discussions in topic areas such as exploring alternative In-Vitro approaches, organ-on-a chip and 3D cultures in screening, and PK/PD modeling and simulation.

A valuable and important platform for prominent speakers to debate the newest scientific advances to help shape existing and future challenges in drug research, highpoints will include 3D-Micro tissues in translational toxicology and disease modeling, human tissue models for better therapies, PDX-derived organoids – a revolutionary new tool for drug screening, proliferation and cell death biomarkers for oncology research, and how might urinary biomarkers and precision dosing create precision medicine for the most frequently utilized antibiotic in the hospital?

“The committee is grateful to this unprecedented group of leaders who will provide us not only with insights on leading-edge technologies but also practical experiences to help solve challenges we often face,” said Annette Gilchrist, Planning Committee Chairman.

“LabRoots is known for its interactive approach by creating virtual events where significant stakeholders get together. We continue to share our mission of learning and discovering together through new knowledge and thought-provoking presentations,” said Tracy Salcido, Vice President of LabRoots. “There is a vast amount of worthwhile information regarding the aspects of drug discovery and development and we’re delighted to share the latest data that contributes to human health and well-being.”

Produced on LabRoots’ robust platform, the collaborative online event plus exhibit and poster hall, and dedicated networking opportunities allows attendees to learn and connect seamlessly across all desktop and mobile devices. By participating and attending this event, Continuing Education credit (1 per presentation) can be earned for a maximum of 30 credits.

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MedSys Group, LLC announces strategic alliance with The Rockwood Group, Inc

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RWG’s business acumen and depth of knowledge in areas complimentary to our vision of ‘enabling the evolution of healthcare’ makes this the perfect time to align our service offerings to deliver more comprehensive value to our clients”, Alan Kravitz, MedSys Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder said.


PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

MedSys Group announced today it has solidified a strategic alliance with The Rockwood Group, Inc to ensure the success of both firms’ client base. Both Rockwood and MedSys have long histories of providing innovative services throughout the healthcare community. From C-Suite guidance, implementation assistance, training and go-live support, to general staffing needs, both firms have made a name for themselves as innovative problem solvers.

“I’m excited to continue and deepen our relationship with Helen Thompson and her team at The Rockwood Group, Inc (RWG). Their business acumen and depth of knowledge in areas complimentary to our vision of ‘enabling the evolution of healthcare’ makes this the perfect time to align our service offerings to deliver more comprehensive value to our clients”, Alan Kravitz, MedSys Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder said.

“Our partnership with Alan and his team enhances our breath and depth of service and support we can provide our Customers and we are thrilled to see this alliance grow”, said Helen Thompson, RWG Founder and CEO.

About Rockwood Group, Inc:

The RockWood Group, Inc. (RWG) is a privately held healthcare information technology (HIT) strategy and management consulting firm established in 2012. RWG is dedicated to helping clients leverage technology to drive results that improve the patient experience and provide a return on their IT investment. We take pride in our customer focused approach when providing consulting and advisory services. Our Professional Services team will offer direct and honest opinions based on real-world experience as healthcare executives. We make our clients’ interests the priority! RWG is a Service Disabled, Woman Veteran Owned Certified Small Business Partner. For more information please visit: http://www.rwgroupinc.com or call 816-262-6434.

About MedSys Group®, LLC:

Founded in 2008, MedSys Group® LLC, is a healthcare IT services firm, delivering outstanding services and results to academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, specialty hospitals, and physician practices. MedSys provides expert leadership in Cerner, Epic and other acute/ambulatory EHR and revenue cycle systems. MedSys is frequently featured in A-list publications and was named for two consecutive years on the Dallas 100 list of fastest growing companies in North Texas. MedSys is the recipient of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare and the Inc. 5000 awards. For more information, please visit: http://www.MedSysGroup.com or call 972-464-0020. You can also follow the company on Twitter @MedSysGroup. For interviews or media inquiries, please contact Kristi Merrill at kmerrill@medsysgroup.com.

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MemoryCare.com Names the Best Facilities for Senior Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)

MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona. The guide identifies 18 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Scottsdale, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Scottsdale, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Scottsdale, AZ, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/scottsdale-ar-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in Scottsdale, AZ (in alphabetical order)

Auberge at Scottsdale

Phone: (480) 614-9100

Address: 9410 E. Thunderbird Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Web: aubergescottsdale.com

Barton House

Phone: (480) 991-9912

Address: 7007 East Mountain View Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Web: thebartonhouse.com

Beatitudes Campus

Phone: (602) 536-4734

Address: 1610 West Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021

Web: beatitudescampus.org

Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, Phoenix

Phone: (602) 833-2724

Address: 13825 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85022

Web: bethesdagardensaz.com

Courtyard Towers

Phone: (480) 649-3000

Address: 22 North Robson St., Mesa, AZ 85201

Web: courtyardtowersaz.com

Emerald Groves Central

Phone: (480) 234-0126

Address: 2759 N. Val Vista Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213

Web: emeraldgrovesinc.com

Grand Court Mesa

Phone: (480) 844-7336

Address: 262 East Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85201

Web: grandcourtmesa.com

Hazelwood Manor

Phone: (480) 438-1399

Address: 8319 E. Hazelwood St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Web: hazelwoodmanor.com

Legacy Salt Village

Phone: (866) 977-7775

Address: 8170 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Web: legacyvillagesaltriver.com

LivGenerations Pinnacle Peak (Opening Early Spring 2019)

Phone: (480) 485-4000

Address: 23733 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Web: livgenerationspinnaclepeak.com

North Scottsdale Retreat

Phone: (480) 267-9200

Address: 23402 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Web: trustedcarehomes.com

Rose Court Senior Living

Phone: (602) 265-9813

Address: 2935 North 18th Pl., Phoenix, AZ 85016

Web: rosecourtliving.com

Sunshine Village Assisted Living

Phone: (602) 765-7400

Address: 2606 E. Greenway Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85032

Web: sunshinevillageaz.com

The Palazzo

Phone: (602) 433-6300

Address: 6250 N 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015

Web: palazzohc.com

The Plaza Assisted Living of Scottsdale

Phone: (714) 420-1793

Address: 8501 E. Plaza Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Web: plazaalofscottsdale.com

Vi at Silverstone

Phone: (480) 478-6100

Address: 23005 North 74th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Web: scottsdale.viliving.com

Vi at Grayhawk, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community

Phone: (480) 659-5100

Address: 7501 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Web: grayhawk.viliving.com

Windsor Luxury Assisted Living, LLC

Phone: (480) 550-8727

Address: 6031 N. 52nd Pl., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Web: windsorassistedliving.com

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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When It Comes to Satisfaction, Patience Is Key to Patient Safety

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OMAHA, Neb. (PRWEB)

For Immediate Release

Jana Distefano, MPH

Director, Marketing & Communications    

Professional Research Consultants, Inc.

877-247-9477 / jdistefano@prccustomresearch.com

For successful hospitals, patient safety is the top priority. New research from PRC, an Omaha-based healthcare market research and consulting company, reveals the difficulties leaders face when implementing patient safety initiatives. Even just building a base of encouragement for employees to participate in patient safety initiatives can be tough and while patient safety thrives in unity, hospitals are split on how to incorporate patient safety during onboarding. Despite this, however, it’s imperative that organizations prioritize patient safety, not only for the sake of their patients, but also for their employees.

“PRC’s employee engagement research has shown, time and time again, that patient safety drives nursing satisfaction,” Dr. Cynthia King, PRC’s Director of Client Organizational Development, said. “Understanding the industry’s roadblocks to excellent patient safety measures only strengthens an organization’s ability to offer the gold standard of care.”

To uncover these roadblocks, PRC conducted a focus group during the fall of 2019 with professionals from hospitals and health systems across the country about patient safety in their organizations. Conversations drew inspiration from criteria in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS™), including initiatives, training, mistakes, and leadership. Using these topics, the discussions painted distinct pictures of hospital safety cultures, causing prevalent themes to emerge.

Leaders feel challenged to encourage employees to participate in patient safety initiatives

Healthcare leaders face difficultly in providing an environment where employees feel safe in reporting errors. While reporting protocols exist to ensure quality care for patients, staff must also feel comfortable regularly reporting incidents, especially given that they may be at fault. Concern for retaliation may also arise from reporting when only focusing on an individual event. However, by making reporting routine with daily opportunities like safety huddles and regularly asking for suggestions on patient safety events, hospitals can lessen the perceived severity of reporting incidents, cultivating a team who actively looks for opportunities to report and improve.

Part of developing an effective reporting routine involves encouraging staff members to reflect on why an incident happened and how they can keep it from happening again. Still, it’s important to remember that improving the reporting process cannot be fully realized with a one-time resolution or initiative. Rather, this is an ongoing development that requires continued attention and determination from organization leaders.

Hospitals are split on how to incorporate patient safety during onboarding

For better or worse, research shows that procedures for introducing patient safety during onboarding differ across hospitals and health systems. Some may bring in a senior-level member like a Chief Medical Officer, Director of Client Operations, or Quality Director to speak to new employees and leaders; others incorporate mandatory patient safety training courses during orientation. One expert went as far as describing simulation lab training for hospital residents and fellows to provide lifelike practice in identifying patient safety errors.

On the other hand, some hospitals find keeping patient safety separate from the rest of onboarding makes the safety culture orientation more meaningful. During onboarding, employees are presented with a broad array of topics (health benefits, retirement, etc.), many of which are unrelated to their day-to-day work. This process may become overwhelming to some employees, affecting the new employee’s retention of patient safety. Nonetheless, the deliberation surrounding how to introduce patient safety to new employees exemplifies the importance of ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Patient safety thrives in unity

To truly advance a patient safety culture, there needs to be collaboration and communication across an entire hospital. Many patient safety initiatives boil down to building these bridges, ensuring the whole organization speaks with a cohesive voice and moves as one when furthering their safety culture.

Establishing interdepartmental coordination often starts with staff recognizing the importance of communication, either by witnessing the effects of successful collaboration or exposing the potential for patient harm in the absence of effective communication. Once that’s acknowledged, opportunities for cultivating unified patient safety abound. For example, during safety huddles, staff members can touch upon how events covered in one floor’s meeting may affect other areas of the hospital. Further, hospital-wide safety meetings can set the stage for educating staff and leadership from multiple departments about how patient safety affects their work.

Put simply, one expert described her hospital’s communication practices as being “embedded within the fabric of the organization,” showcasing the potential for unity in a patient safety culture. As organizations seek a unified method for emphasizing patient safety, however, it’s important to remember that patience and persistence hold the keys to success.

“Establishing a culture of patient safety does not happen overnight,” Dr. King said. “Some initiatives take years to fully execute, and, much like improving the reporting process, optimizing patient safety is an ongoing process.”

Download the full report at prccustomresearch.com/patient-safety-report and learn more about PRC’s AHRQ solutions by emailing info@prccustomresearch.com.

Professional Research Consultants, Inc., (PRC)

Since its inception in 1980, PRC has helped more than 2,200 healthcare organizations achieve their research objectives by collecting and analyzing timely, accurate, and reliable feedback from patients, employees, physicians, and the community at large. We are proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare market research industry. PRC helps healthcare organizations achieve excellence by collecting and analyzing timely, accurate, and reliable feedback through five research divisions: Patient Experience, Employee Engagement, Physician Partnership Solutions, Consumer and Brand, and Community Health Needs Assessments. Further, PRC’s Excellence Accelerator team provides world class consulting, coaching, assessments, and speaking services.