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Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

Drug Topics

They included randomized controlled trials that focused on interventions to address PIPs in adults 65 years and older who were in community or long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes or assisted-living facilities.

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Researchers Evaluate Infection Control Challenges During an RSV Outbreak in a Cognitively Impaired Population

Pharmacy Times

An outbreak in a memory care unit affected 20 out of 29 residents, with some requiring hospitalization and one death reported. This risk is particularly high in long-term care facilities, where infections can spread rapidly.

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ASCP CEO: Pharmacy Has the Opportunity to Step Up, Fill Gaps in Care in Nursing Homes With Staffing Challenges

Pharmacy Times

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists executive director and CEO explained how staffing struggles in long-term care facilities can be an opportunity for pharmacists to expand the ways they provide support beyond immunizations alone.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

Their responsibilities have expanded to include complex tasks such as medication therapy management, immunization administration, and medication reconciliation, she says. What’s more, pharmacy technicians are also crucial to the execution of immunizations and medication therapy management, he adds. Dr. Staiger.

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Lilly’s antibody for COVID-19 protection starts nursing home trial

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More than 40% of coronavirus deaths in the US have occurred in people who live or work in long-term care facilities, so if effective in the study the antibody could have a significant impact on the pandemic, according to Lilly. Results are due before the end of the year.