OnePoint Patient Care Expands Its Local Hospice Pharmacy Model throughout Texas

OnePoint Patient Care (OnePoint) is continuing to expand its high-touch local hospice pharmacy services throughout Texas. With the opening of […]

The Positive Domino Effect

Anticoagulation Use and Risk of Falls in Older Adults

Presented by: Opeyemi ‘Yemi’ Ogedengbe, PharmD, CPP Date: January 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST Key Learnings: Compare and contrast […]

Survey Readiness – Tips to Be Prepared

Make sure your facility is ready.  Use these tips to help during the survey process. Learn More

15 Essential Lab Tests for Optimal Monitoring

1 in 3 patients in skilled nursing facilities have been harmed to adverse events from medications.  Here are 15 of […]

5 Steps to Protect Your Patients Against the Flu

The Flu can be very dangerous for certain populations including seniors and those with health conditions. Here are a few […]

8 Ways to Positively Engage Cognitively Impaired Patients

Even if you don’t offer a designated memory care unit, many long-term care patients are or will be in the […]

Dementia-Related Agitation: Unique Solutions for this Non-Unique Symptom

Presented by: Joseph Solien, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP, Vice President of Clinical Services Date: December 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST […]

How to Mitigate the Risks of Antipsychotic Use in the Elderly by Incorporating Pharmacogenics

Presented by: Houda Hachad, PharmD, M.Res. AccessDx VP of Clinical Operations Date: November 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST Key Webinar […]

Staffing Challenges, Part 1 of 3: What is the REAL Challenge?

Presented by: Jeanne Boschert, RN, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Integrity Compliance Solutions Date: November 10, 2021 at 2:45 PM EST Key […]

Staffing Challenges, Part 2 of 3: Short-term Options to Your Unique Challenge

Presented by: Jeanne Boschert, RN, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Integrity Compliance Solutions Date: November 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST Key […]

Staffing Challenges, Part 3 of 3: Long-term Bigger Picture Options to Address Staffing Challenges

Presented by: Jeanne Boschert, RN, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Integrity Compliance Solutions Date: November 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST Key […]

9 Steps to Help Strengthen Worker’s Financial Health

COVID-19 has impacted many aspects of long-term health worker’s lives, including their fiscal well-being. Follow these 9 steps to improve […]

Promote these 5 Benefits to Attract New Patients Post-COVID-19

Family members who are involved in a senior’s decision to enter a skilled nursing facility may be concerned about their […]

Combatting Polypharmacy at Discharge: Ensuring Appropriate Use of Complex Regimens

As population age and the number of individuals with long-term conditions increase, so does the incidence of polypharmacy. Today, thirty-nine […]

Forget the Billing Blues, Sing a Song of Success with OneTouch

A Long-term Care Resident With Hallucinations and Delusions Associated With Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis: A Case for NUPLAZID

Presented by: Mazhar Khowaja, MD Medical Director at Deer Oaks Date: October 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST Key Webinar Learnings […]

10 Tips to Prevent Infectious Disease

COVID-19 upended many long-term care policies and practices for long-term care facilities, but it also taught us valuable lessons about […]

4 Ways to Get (and Stay) in the Driver’s Seat with Telehealth

With the increasing precautions we have to take to prevent exposure to or the spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially […]

Standing Up Against Medication Mismanagement to Prevent Falls

Falls among the elderly can be particularly problematic, leading to reduced functioning, pain and even death. Yet they are incredibly […]

The Delta Variant: Why Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Matters

Presented by: T.J. Griffin, SVP LTC Operations & Chief Pharmacy Officer Date: September 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST Key […]

Incorporating Pharmacogenomic Solutions in Opioid and Pain Stewardship Programs

Presented by: Houda Hachad, PharmD, M.Res. AccessDx VP of Clinical Operations Date: September 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST Key Webinar Learnings […]

Going Green with the Latest on Cannabinoids in Hospice and Palliative Care

Presented by: Melissa Corak, PharmD Date: September 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST Key Webinar Learnings Review current federal and state […]

Opioid Stewardship – Implementing a Successful Program in Long-Term Care Facilities

Presented by: Josh Bose, PharmD Date: September 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST Key Webinar Learnings  Chronicle the events leading […]

Navigating Diagnostic Testing for the Flu Season in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Presented by: Dr. Federica Gibellini, AccessDx Date: October 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST Key Webinar Learnings Understand the lessons learned […]

Going Green with the Latest on Cannabinoids in Hospice and Palliative Care

Presented by: Melissa Corak, PharmD Date: October 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST Key Webinar Learnings Review current federal and state […]

Refrigerator Temperature Log

When the Chips are Down

PharMerica Moves to State-of-the-Art Facility in Uniondale, NY, to Enhance Client Service

PharMerica announced today that it has recently relocated from its Long Beach, New York, location to a new state-of-the-art facility […]

Hospices Share Their Roadmaps for Successfully Deprescribing Cardiovascular Drugs at End of Life

Presented by: John Corrigan, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist with OnePoint Patient Care Date: August 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST Key […]

Heroes, Handwashing and More: Infection Prevention F-tags

Today we look at our healthcare workers as heroes! And, rightly so. They stepped up to the head of the bed when needed and treated an illness that had never been seen before.

Can We Now Close the Book on COVID?

Hear from PharMerica’s TJ Griffin, Chief Pharmacy Officer, as he discusses the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and what […]

Shifting Health Care Landscape Demands Strong Ties to Pharmacy Partner

Delivering Value Beyond Medication

COVID-19 Vaccine Promises New Day for America’s Seniors

Self-Audit your PDPM Payment Process

Part 6 of a 6-part series titled “Simple and Easy: Winning in PDPM Payment and Regulatory Strategies” Presented By: Leah […]

OnePoint Patient Care Expanding Its Local Pharmacy Model to Meet Growing Demand

OnePoint Patient Care is bringing its high-touch local hospice pharmacy services to Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Nashville, Pittsburgh and […]

Interdisciplinary Strategies to Avoid Medication Errors

Presented by: Janis Russell, Pharm. D, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Date: July 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST Key […]

Pandemic Recovery and Senior Care

Presented by: Jeanne Boschert, RN, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Integrity Compliance Solutions Date: July 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST Key […]

Safe Methadone Use in Hospice: Key insights from expert consensus whitepaper co-author Dr. James Ray

Presented by: Joe Solien, PharmD, OnePoint Patient Care Date: June 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET Key Webinar Learnings Describe […]

It’s Complicated: Part A Medicare Utilization Review

Part 5 of a 6-part series titled “Simple and Easy: Winning in PDPM Payment and Regulatory Strategies” Presented By: Leah […]

Time for a Check Up: Interviewing & Data Reporting Techniques

Part 4 of a 6-part series titled “Simple and Easy: Winning in PDPM Payment and Regulatory Strategies” Presented By: Leah […]

Data Accuracy Starts on the Front Line

Part 3 of a 6-part series titled “Simple and Easy: Winning in PDPM Payment and Regulatory Strategies” Presented By: Leah […]

Challenges of Medication Management during Transitions of Care

Presented By: Sandy Hébert, Senior Director – Professional Services-Post Acute Insights and Sean Vandeweerd, Manager Integrated Care Coordination Date: May […]

Budget Busters – Best Practices with NOACs, Insulins and COPD Drugs in Hospice

Presented By: Melissa Corak, PharmD, OnePoint Patient Care Date: April 29, 2021 at 1:00PM ET The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted […]

Cannabis: Where are we now?

Presented By: Dr. Jennifer L. Marlo–Triemstra, MS, PhD and Jessica Wolfe – Sr. Director, State Government Reimbursement and Policy, Greenwich […]

Building a Team Approach to Data Formulation

Part 2 of a 6-part series titled “Simple and Easy: Winning in PDPM Payment and Regulatory Strategies” Presented By: Leah […]

Polypharmacy and Deprescribing in Long Term Care

Presented By: Marti Wdowicki, PharmD, Director of Clinical Operations – South Date: April 22, 2021 at 1:00PM ET The webinar […]

PharMerica Sr. VP and CFO Named to Louisville Business First’s 2021 “Best in Finance” list

Congratulations to Jennifer Yowler, senior vice president and CFO, PharMerica, for being named to the “Best in Finance” list by […]

Untangle Your MDS 3.0 Data Processes

Part 1 of a 6-part series titled “Simple and Easy: Winning in PDPM Payment and Regulatory Strategies” Presented By: Leah […]

COVID Industry News – April 2021

Senior Living: COVID-Senior Living News 4.7.2021 Skilled Nursing:  COVID-Skilled Nursing News 4.7.2021  

COVID-19: Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibody Update

Presented By: Adrienne Hearn, RPh — Manager of Clinical Operations-Northeast and Stephen Creasy, PharmD — Director of Clinical Services for […]

PharMerica’s PropacPayless Brings Local Focus Aligned With National Presence

In David Welker’s world, the importance of a long term care pharmacy partner begins with the relationship, the ability of […]

The NIC Executive Survey Insights — An Update

Presented By: Lana Peck, Senior Principal, NIC Date: March 31, 2021 at 1:00PM ET This webinar will review the latest […]

In Brief: Life After COVID Part 4 – The Post-Pandemic LTC Workforce: ‘COVID-Tested’

As the resident and workforce populations of senior living and nursing facilities dropped precipitously at COVID’s onset, one large, established […]

In Brief: Life After COVID Part 3 – Recovery: How Ending the Virus Is Only the Beginning

A recent Washington Post editorial declared that nursing home workers, including nurses, nursing assistants and support staff, “have quietly become […]

In Brief: Life After COVID Part 2 – Covid Cuts Tragic Swath Across LTC Workforce

In the midst of the initial Covid-19 battle that killed nearly 100,000 Americans by late spring 2020, Dr. Claire Rezba […]

PharMerica Published Study Shows Trends in Prescribing COVID-19 Treatment Drugs Among Nursing Home Residents

During the pandemic, large numbers of assisted living community residents were prescribed drugs investigated for COVID-19 treatment, and an increase […]

Hear from TJ Griffin, PharMerica Chief Pharmacy Officer and Operation Warp Speed Member

PharMerica Vaccine Development

Vaccine Review and Approval Authorization

Vaccine Administration Process

PharMerica – Vaccine Distribution

PharMerica – Vaccine Clinic Program

Pharmerica – Day Of Vaccine Clinic

Avoid The Spread Of Germs

Social Distancing Guidelines At Work

How To Put On A Mask

Hand Washing Steps

What To Do If You Are Sick With Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Flowchart To Identify And Assess 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Safe And Festive Ways To Celebrate The Holidays During COVID-19

The holidays represent a special time of year when family and friends come together. But with COVID-19 continuing to impact […]

Combat Workplace Violence During The Pandemic

Even prior to COVID-19, cases of workplace violence were on the rise. From threats and intimidation to assault and shootings, […]

Interview with T.J. Griffin

Walgreen’s federal partnership will help ease COVID vaccine delivery to LTC operators

COVID-19 Vaccine Promises New Day For America’s Seniors

CVS: Independent living residents will continue to wait for COVID-19 vaccination

Webinar Recording: Vaccine Briefings-Development, Safety and Distribution

Operation Warp Speed was launched early in 2020 with a mission to deliver 300 million doses of safe and effective […]

Webinar FAQs: Vaccine Briefings-Development, Safety and Distribution

COVID-19 State of the Nation

Presented By: Kishore “Josh” Bose, PharmD, RPh, Manager of Clinical Services at PharMerica Date: March 17, 2021 at 1:00PM ET […]

Walgreens Live Event – A Deeper Dive on COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Phase 1 and Beyond

Get a closer look at everything Walgreens has done to date to prepare for immediate administration of COVID-19 vaccines to […]

COVID Industry News – March 2021

Senior Living: COVID-Senior Living News 3.31.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 3.24.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 3.17.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 3.9.2021 COVID-Senior Living […]

OnePoint Patient Care Selected by Islands Hospice as PBM Provider

  Islands Hospice has selected OnePoint Patient Care, an industry leader in local hospice pharmacy, e-prescribing technologies, and Pharmacy Benefits […]

Effective Medication Management Solutions for Senior Living

Presented By: Lisa Ippolito, Market Development Specialist for PointClickCare and Patti Feightner, Sales Engineer at PointClickCare with a focus on […]

In Brief: Life After COVID Part 1 – Locked Down and Unable to Grieve, LTC Workers Soldier On

COVID-19 has inflicted unprecedented trauma on the long-term care workforce. Among even the most seasoned ER nurses, nursing home directors […]

COVID Industry News – February 2021

Senior Living: COVID-Senior Living News 2.24.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 2.17.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 2.10.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 2.3.2021 Skilled Nursing:  […]

Improving Safety and Compliance with EPCS

Presented By: Beth DeLaHunt, Sales Engineer for Point Click Care and Deanna Cox, Program Manager for Point Click Care Date: […]

Skilled Nursing And Capital Market Trends In The Age Of COVID

Presented By: Bill Kauffman, Senior Principal – NIC Date: January 20, 2021 at 1:00PM ET This webinar will be a […]

Why Culture, Transparency And Trust Matter Now More Than Ever With Your Customer

Presented By: Bob Kramer, President and Founder of Nexus Insights Date: January 13, 2021 at 1:00PM ET This was a […]

In Brief: The Case for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Much of the fog of the global pandemic that gripped the world throughout 2020 began to clear when the first […]

In Brief: Hospice and Palliative Care Share Subtle Differences, Growing Acceptance

The practice of hospice care can be traced to the 11th century and has religious roots connected with the Crusades. […]

In Brief: Diversification Efforts on Pause as Industry Battles Pandemic

As the long-term care industry began to find a comfort level with the evolutionary Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and […]

In Brief: LTC Industry Eyes a Post-COVID World with Hope, Resilience

Roughly 3% of America’s seniors live in so-called institutionalized settlings such as nursing homes, and that number is rising fast. […]

In Brief: COVID: Out of Calamity Comes Clarity, and Stronger LTC Sector

For many long months, frontline healthcare workers bravely confronted COVID-19 with more questions than answers. Read how providers sorted through […]

In Brief: From Early Warnings to End Stage, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Exact a Heavy Toll

Alzheimer’s disease research continues at a brisk pace, hopefully making the disease one that will eventually be remembered as one […]

COVID Industry News – January 2021

Senior Living: COVID-Senior Living News 1.27.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 1.20.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 1.13.2021 COVID-Senior Living News 1.6.2021 Skilled Nursing:  […]