Staffing shortages force long-term care facilities to limit admissions, hire agency workers
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Staffing shortages force long-term care facilities to limit admissions, hire agency workers. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 12:23.
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Offering medication packaging services to long-term care facilities is a great way to expand your pharmacy’s involvement in…
Flu activity in the U.S. continues to decline after early surge
STAT
DECEMBER 23, 2022
The percentage of people seeking medical care for influenza-like illness dropped for the third straight week, and hospitalizations due to flu declined for the second week in a row. There was also a slight drop in the percentage of long-term care facilities reporting they had cases of flu among residents.
ASCP CEO: Pharmacy Has the Opportunity to Step Up, Fill Gaps in Care in Nursing Homes With Staffing Challenges
Pharmacy Times
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
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.
Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction
Med Ed 101
DECEMBER 20, 2023
I recently came across a clinical issue in my practice as a consultant pharmacist to assisted living and long-term care facilities. The item in question was how to manage the apixaban diltiazem interaction. Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction Defined Apixaban is significantly metabolized by CYP3A4.
STAT+: Nursing homes sue over Biden administration’s minimum staffing rule
STAT
MAY 24, 2024
A new federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s new minimum nursing home staffing rule lays out the worst-case scenario: Hundreds of long-term care facilities forced to downsize or close, tens of thousands of vulnerable seniors displaced, and countless others waiting longer for care.
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Long-Term Care Makes Positive Impact for Older Individuals
Pharmacy Times
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Ronna Hauser, PharmD, and Bri Morris, PharmD, both from the National Community Pharmacists Association, discuss long-term care facilities and how they can make an impact on that patient population.
Achieving Post-Discharge Success: Goals in Hepatic Encephalopathy Care
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Medical experts examine the current treatment landscape and goals for patients with hepatic encephalopathy, addressing patient outcomes and hospital discharge planning, while also acknowledging that some patients may require rehabilitation or long-term care facilities to sustain remission and optimize their recovery.
CDC turns to PointClickCare to gain insights from patient data
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The US agency plans to use the software firmâs Lighthouse technology to improve understanding of COVID-19 and other conditions in long-term care facilities.
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The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.
Drug Shortages Update: October 2023
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The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.
Drug Shortages Update: January 2024
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The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.
Drug Shortages Update: July 2023
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The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.
Pet Peeves in Hospice Care
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Working in assisted livings and long term care facilities for a large chunk of my career, its safe to say I’ve reviewed a few patients medications who are on hospice. I have three major pet peeves in hospice care that I feel like I encounter on a regular basis. Duplicate Therapy The first of those […].
Drug Shortages Update: April 2024
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The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.
Drug Shortages Update: October 2024
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The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In addition to the two lists of unavailable medications, we are also including a table of medications made at the Baxter facility in NC.
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Diverse work environments Pharmacy technicians often have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including retail locations, hospital pharmacies, and long-term care facilities. They can choose a work environment that fits their preferences and interact with myriad patient populations depending on that choice.
AZ deploys mobile sites to test COVID-19 antibody AZD7442
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Using Care Access’ mobile network, the trial can be run at the site of localised outbreaks, recruiting people living or working at long-term care facilities who are at high risk, for example, as well as workers in industrial and military settings.
Fatal Insulin Injections and Security of Medications
Med Ed 101
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Whether it be at a clinic, long term care facility, assisted living facility, or hospital, it can be easy for staff to have a cavalier attitude about the access to medications. I’ve worked within the walls of numerous types of settings that have access to life-saving and life-threatening medications.
Nuedexta Off-Label Fraud
Med Ed 101
MAY 20, 2020
I stumbled into this article a while ago regarding Nuedexta off-label fraud for behavioral issues involving dementia patients in long term care facilities. It makes me sad and frustrated. I’d like to make a couple of points.
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40 Bedtime Cocktail – Gabapentin, Ropinirole, and Tramadol
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JULY 1, 2020
A 79-year-old female at a long term care facility has had a long history of having aches and pains in her legs. I often find patients on numerous bedtime cocktails and this is often a situation where medications were slowly added over time for recurring symptoms of the same syndrome.
Nitrofurantoin For Complicated UTI – Case Study
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ES is a 61-year-old female who is a resident in a long-term care facility. She has a history of drug abuse, early-onset dementia, GERD, chronic pain, and osteoarthritis. The post Nitrofurantoin For Complicated UTI – Case Study appeared first on Med Ed 101.
The new version of USP Chapter 797 goes into effect November 1, 2023
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NOVEMBER 7, 2022
As we have been doing over the last year, in the following quarter we will be providing our facilities with answers to the following questions and more… Does USP Chapter 797 impact ambulatory surgery centers or long-term care facilities? What changes to USP Chapter 797 will impact ASCs?
Drug Shortages Update: October 2022
OctariusRx
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. Below we have two separate lists of medications in short supply. Common ASC medications in short supply: Atropine Sulfate Injection. Bacteriostatic 0.9%
FDA green lights Oxehealth vital signs monitoring software
pharmaphorum
APRIL 6, 2021
The Oxevision system is primarily used in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, where there is a clear advantage to having hands-free monitoring, and can be used for example to monitor sleep patterns or make sure that a patient hasn’t fallen out of bed, left their room or carried out self-harm.
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Controlled Substance Inventory Regulations
indispensable health
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Regulate Controlled Substances Within Multiple Healthcare Settings These regulations require every healthcare setting (acute care facility, pharmacy, outpatient surgery center, long-term care facility, distributor, manufacturer, etc.)
Drug Shortages Update: April 2023
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The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. Below we have two separate lists of medications in short supply. Injection Bags Sodium Chloride 14.6% Injection Sodium Chloride 23.4%
A Long Time Coming: DEA Regs Finally Authorize Schedule II Prescription Partial Fills
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JULY 31, 2023
In addition, a pharmacist could partially fill a schedule II prescription issued to patients in a Long Term Care Facility or who have a terminal medical illness diagnosis. The Final Rule a.
Is Geriatric Pharmacy Right For You?
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Picture pharmacists working diligently in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings, meticulously managing chronic conditions like mental health issues, cancer treatments, and cardiac health. The demand for geriatric pharmacists is rising steadily.
Drug Shortages Update: January 2023
OctariusRx
JANUARY 16, 2023
The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. Below we have two separate lists of medications in short supply. Common ASC medications in short supply: Albuterol Sulfate Inhalational Solution.
From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors
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MAY 30, 2024
As medication regimens become more complex, older adults may struggle to maintain their autonomy, leading to a greater need for assisted living or long-term care facilities. This dependency can affect their self-esteem and quality of life.
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Medical Solutions Acquires North Carolina-Based Matchwell
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Medical Solutions specializes in placing quality travel nurses, allied healthcare professionals, interim clinical leaders, and non-clinical professionals, in contingent as well as permanent positions, for hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities throughout the U.S.
Pharmacy Staffing Delivers
indispensable health
DECEMBER 15, 2020
That same pharmacy technician saw the need and informed management at the long-term care facility to reach out to us to help. On their staff is a pharmacy technician that had previously worked with us as a pharmacy technician.
Drug Shortages Update: July 2022
OctariusRx
JULY 25, 2022
The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. Below we have two separate lists of medications in short supply. Common ASC medications in short supply: Atropine Sulfate Injection. Bacteriostatic 0.9%
Is Pain Management Pharmacy Right For You?
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Pharmacists in this field work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, pain clinics, long-term care facilities, palliative care services, and even home healthcare.
PQA Welcomes Four New Members
PQA
MAY 30, 2023
SCPC represents 300 long-term care pharmacies across the country who collectively serve more than one million people who need long-term care every day. These patients reside in long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and at home.
Can pharmacy techs work at more than one pharmacy?
SingleCare
MAY 26, 2022
“Some technicians choose to work in long-term care facilities as well.” . “The possibility of working in both hospital and community pharmacy is a consideration,” Dr. Madison explains. As a result, you may find that your employer discourages you from working at more than one location at a time.
How Good is Donanemab for Alzheimer’s Disease?
The People's Pharmacy
MAY 15, 2023
If a person with AD has not been admitted to a long-term care facility they can be refused entrance if they depend upon Medicaid. People with advanced AD may not be able to care for themselves. Nursing homes can be unbelievably expensive, if they will even take someone with dementia.
Examining Different Decision Making Methods To Determine The Best Practice Available
The Happy PharmD
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
He recently became the Director of a long-term care facility. I was talking to my friend the other night. He was discussing his decision-making capabilities. My friend told me that he wanted to be “fair and consistent”. He wanted his actions to be fair.
What is Medicare Part A?
The Checkup by Singlecare
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Respite care. Medicare doesn’t cover the costs of long-term care facilities such as a nursing home, including if you’re in hospice. . . $5 copay for drugs used for pain relief and symptom management. 5% of the Medicare approved amount. What’s not covered.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Reduces Infection, Hospitalization, Death from Virus in Long-Term Care Facilities
Pharmacy Times
AUGUST 25, 2022
During the surge caused by the Delta variant, a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine reduced infections and COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths among patients in long term care facilities.
Long-term care facilities surpass 200,000 reported COVID-19 deaths among residents, staff
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Long-term care facilities surpass 200,000 reported COVID-19 deaths among residents, staff. Thu, 02/03/2022 - 12:52.
Medicare’s proposal on nursing home staff is ‘insanity,’ key expert says
STAT
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Last month, Medicare proposed new rules that would require long-term care facilities to have an RN on site 24/7. They would also need to have minimum staffing ratios of 0.55 RN hours per resident day and 2.45 nursing assistant hours per resident day.
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