Medications & Med Management

Polypharmacy and the Need for Deprescribing
October 17, 2024 |

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Tags: Adverse Drug Reactions, Assisted Living, Clinical Care, LTC & Skilled Nursing, Medication Management, Resident/Patient Care

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Study Shows Timing of BP Meds Does Not Impact Efficacy
October 7, 2024 |

Tags: Assisted Living, Clinical Care, LTC & Skilled Nursing, Medication Management, Resident/Patient Care

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RSV Vaccine Shown to Lower Chances of Hospitalization
October 1, 2024 |

Tags: Clinical Care, Flu/RSV, Infection Prevention & Control, Resident/Patient Care, Vaccines

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Updated COVID Vaccines Approved by FDA Ready for Current Variants
September 25, 2024 |

Tags: Clinical Care, COVID-19, Infection Prevention & Control, Medication Management, Vaccines

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Detecting Psychotropic Adverse Drug Events
September 11, 2024 |

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Tags: Adverse Drug Reactions, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Clinical Care, Medication Management, Resident/Patient Care

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Administering RSV/Flu Vaccines Together Safe, Effective
September 5, 2024 |

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Tags: Clinical Care, Flu/RSV, Resident/Patient Care, Vaccines

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High-Dose Flu Shots Reduce Hospitalizations in Older Adults
July 31, 2024 |

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CDC Releases Fall/Winter Vaccine Recommendations
July 24, 2024 |

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Tags: Education & Training, Regulatory, Survey Readiness

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LTC Communities Save Nursing Hours With Medication Packaging Switch
May 30, 2024 |

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Tags: LTC & Skilled Nursing, Quality, Resident/Patient Care, Survey Readiness

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CMS Pursues Tough Antipsychotic Stance
May 15, 2024 |

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Regional Pharmacies: Collaborators in Excellent Patient Care
April 18, 2024 |

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Tags: LTC & Skilled Nursing, Medication Management, Resident/Patient Care

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Fact Sheet on Medicare Vaccine Billing Now Available to LTC Facilities
April 10, 2024 |

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Certain Meds Associated With Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes
April 4, 2024 |

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Two Insulin Products Could Be in Short Supply, Eli Lilly Warns
March 29, 2024 |

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Increase in Antipsychotic Prescriptions in AL Residents with Dementia
March 7, 2024 |

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CDC Releases 2024 Adult Immunization Schedule
February 20, 2024 |

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Tags: COVID-19, Infection Prevention & Control, LTC & Skilled Nursing, Vaccines

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Opportunity to Reduce Polypharmacy After Dementia Diagnosis
January 17, 2024 |

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Assisted Living at Risk for Medication Mismanagement
January 8, 2024 |

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Annual Medicare Part D Open Enrollment: Beware of Medicare Advantage Promises
October 23, 2023 |

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Long-Term & Senior Care Waits for COVID-19 Vaccines; Vaccines for Uninsured
October 20, 2023 |

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Unnecessary Antipsychotic Use in Assisted Living Fails to Decrease, Despite Federal Program
September 27, 2023 |

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CDC Issues Guidance for New RSV Vaccines
September 15, 2023 |

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Tags: Infection Prevention & Control, LTC & Skilled Nursing, Vaccines

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Short-Stay SNF Residents Want Help With Medication Education and Clinician Connections, Survey Shows
August 14, 2023 |

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New in Pain Management: FDA Opioid Updates + Review of Non-opioid Drug Efficacy in Low Back Pain
August 10, 2023 |

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Tags: Pain Management, Regulatory

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FDA approves test that differentiates viral from bacterial infections
July 26, 2023 |

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Tags: Infection Prevention & Control, Regulatory

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Wrong Meds May Trigger ‘Disability Cascade’ in Older Adults: New Study
July 21, 2023 |

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Antibiotic overuse leads to adverse and widespread side effects, including C diff
July 11, 2023 |

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Reducing the Risk: Strategies for Preventing Medication Errors in Long-Term & Senior Care
June 29, 2023 |

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Control of Drug Pricing Under Scrutiny
June 14, 2023 |

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First Treatment for Alzheimer’s Agitation Approved by FDA
May 26, 2023 |

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RSV Vaccine Approved for Ages 60 & Over
May 17, 2023 |

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Reducing Antipsychotic Usage: A Deeper Dive into Non-Pharmacologic Approaches to Managing Resident Behaviors
April 14, 2023 |

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Your Pharmacy. Your Partner. How to Get the Most Out of Your Relationship
March 23, 2023 |

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Pharmacy – A Panel Discussion
March 5, 2023 |

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The Opioid Crisis in Perspective
February 8, 2023 |

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How SNFs Can Strengthen MCO Relationships with Pharmacy Support
January 25, 2023 |

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Tags: Adverse Drug Reactions, Clinical Care, Medication Management, Resident/Patient Care

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CMS to Audit SNF Antipsychotropic Usage & Post Deficiencies Under Dispute
January 20, 2023 |

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IL HFS Limits Initial Fill of Opioids & Benzodiazepine for Medicaid & Medicaid Managed Care Plans
January 4, 2023 |

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Inflation Reduction Act Changes That Reduce Medication Costs in 2023 & Beyond
December 27, 2022 |

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CDC’s New Opioid Guidance Acknowledges Specific Needs of Seniors and People With Cognitive Challenges
November 30, 2022 |

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High-Risk Antibiotic Usage Concerning for SNFs Post-Hospitalization
November 2, 2022 |

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Getting Complaints from Residents & Families about Their Pharmacy Bills?
October 21, 2022 |

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Tags: Clinical Care

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Regulatory Guidance Changes Affecting Medications in SNFs Go Into Effect October 24
October 7, 2022 |

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Tags: COVID-19, Leadership & Management

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Bridging the Gaps Between EMAR Interfaces
September 30, 2022 |

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Tags: LTC & Skilled Nursing, Resident/Patient Care

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With Unanticipated Change Comes Unexpected Benefits: How One SNF Triumphed in the Face of a Last-Minute Need to Change Pharmacies
September 9, 2022 |

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Medication Education Key Pain Point in Transition From SNF to Home
August 23, 2022 |

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Medications That Can Lead to Need for LTC Services
August 12, 2022 |

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Tags: Medication Management

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EMARs 2.0 – Getting the Most out of Your System and Avoiding Pitfalls
June 15, 2022 |

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Aspirin No Longer Recommended to Prevent Heart Disease After 60
June 10, 2022 |

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Younger Long-Stay SNF Residents Twice as Likely To Be Hospitalized as Older Counterparts
June 9, 2022 |

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