8 Steps to Help Seniors Manage their Emotions

For some seniors, anger can be difficult to control. But there are ways that your facility can help.  Check out […]

Healthy Holidays – 6 Tips for Safer Celebrations

With the worst of the pandemic behind us, the 2022 holiday season is shaping up to be a happy one. […]

Banishing Burnout: Building Employee Engagement and Retention

Presented by: Sheri Easton-Garrett, MSN, RN, CDP, CMDCP, Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, Belmont Village Senior Living Dr. Shad […]

December 2022 Edition

Clinical News 2022 Update to AGS Beers Criteria for PIM The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has convened an expert panel, […]

Vitamin-itis: How to Address Supplements in Assisted Living

Presented by: Deb Choma, RN, Director of Member Services, AALNA Jeff Herr, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Date: Tuesday, […]

Ep 11: Work Smarter, Not Longer – Overcome Vacancies Through Operational Efficiency

Guest Speakers: Tina T. Johannessen, National Director of Human Resources, Covenant Living Communities & Services Sheryl White, VP of Health Services, Covenant […]

8 Tips to Reduce Staff Stress and Enhance Resiliency

At a time when many facilities are facing chronic staffing shortages, and employees are experiencing heavier workloads as a result, […]

5 Steps to Prevent Common ADEs in I/DD Individuals

Individuals with I/DD are more likely to be hospitalized as a result of an adverse drug event (ADE). Reasons for […]

Medication Management: Reducing Risk and Improving Outcomes for Individuals with I/DD

Individuals with I/DD have higher comorbidities than the general population and tend to take more long-term medications. Given the risks […]

November 2022 Edition

Clinical News Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Annual Update The updated CMS surveyor guidance, which went into effect on October 24, 2022, […]

10 Ways to Boost Staff Morale

Amid continued staffing challenges, the toll on long-term care staff continues to grow. Yet there are proactive steps you can […]

Ep 10: Innovative Care Transitions Make Life Better for Everyone

Guest Speaker: Arif Nazir, MD, CMD, chief medical officer, primary care at BrightSpring Health Services LISTEN NOW! Amidst the excitement and […]

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: Behavioral Health Services; and Food and Nutrition

Presented by: Linda Savage, MSN, RN, RN-BC, NHA, CPHRM CDONA, SWOC Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:00PM ET Key Learnings: […]

Infection Prevention Post-Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic suspended many policies and practices for LTC and skilled nursing facilities. Facility leaders have been forced to pivot, […]

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: QAPI, Compliance and Ethics Program, Physical Environment, and Nursing Services

Presented by: Nancy Tuders, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, CDONA Rebecca Wingate, PharmD, Director of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Date: Tuesday, October 11, […]

October 2022 Edition

Infection Prevention and Control Program Audits Infection control remains the number one tag cited for skilled nursing facilities. To help […]

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: Infection Control, Pharmacy Services, Quality of Life, and Physician Services

Presented by: Cynthia Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC Janis Russell, PharmD, MBA, Manager Clinical Operations, PharMerica Date: […]

IDD Monkeypox Clinical Update

After the country experienced a life-altering pandemic, it’s not surprising that monkeypox has gained attention and raised some alarms. However, […]

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: Quality of Care, Behavioral Health Services, and Food and Nutrition

Presented by: Linda Savage, MSN, RN, RN-BC, NHA, CPHRM CDONA, SWOC Marti Wdowicki, PharmD, Director of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Date: […]

CMS Phase 3 Guidance: Resident Rights; Freedom from Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; Admission, Transfer and Discharge Rights; and Administration

Presented by: Michelle Scherwinski, RN, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 1:00PM ET Key Learnings: Hear updated guidance […]

The Medication Pass: An Evidence-Based and Person-Centered Approach to Improving Efficiency

Presented by:  Jeff Herr, Pharm D, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Bill Vaughan, RN, BSN, Consultant, NADONA Date: Thursday, September […]

September 2022 Edition

Clinical News Influenza and Adult Immunization Guide Updated for 2022-23 We are pleased to release PharMerica’s 2022-2023 Influenza and Adult Immunization […]

Purpose, Personalized, Plenty of Options: The Exciting Future of Senior Living

In the most recent Spoonful of Sugar podcast, guest Robert (Bob) G. Kramer, Founder and Fellow of Nexus Insights and […]

Transition Troubles Solution: Continue Care

What you’ll learn: Patients moving out of a post-acute stay need special attention. The new Continue Care transitional care program […]

Expert Insight: Robert Ciatto, President and CEO of ACLD

Learn leadership lessons from Robert Ciatto, President and CEO of ACLD in New York, which can help you enable and […]

A Model of Quality Care During Transitions

7 Steps to Prevent Exploitation of Individuals with I/DD

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the US experience a higher rate of abuse than the general population. Learn […]

Advancing the Behavioral Health Sector: Kelly Jepson

What is your title and role? I’m the Director of Government Relations and have been with BrightSpring Health Services for […]

August 2022 Edition

Clinical News Lorazepam Injection Drug Shortage A national supply disruption has caused an interruption in the dependable availability of lorazepam […]

All Aboard! Staying on Track to Optimize Psychotropic Medications

Presented by:  Matthew J Palmer, BS, PharmD, BCGP, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Nena Hart MSN, RN, CHPN, RAC-CT, C-DONA, […]

Expert Insights: Stanfort J. Perry, Executive Director of AHRC Nassau

Hear from Stanfort Perry, Executive Director of AHRC Nassau, on the current challenges of staffing and what you can do […]

More MDS coordinators are walking the floor. Is that a costly mistake?

Presented by:  Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Founder and Director, The Alliance Training Center Sherrie Dornberger, Executive Director, NADONA Date: […]

Let’s Talk Telehealth

Presented by:  Bill Deane, Senior Vice President operations and commercialization, PharMerica Patricia Schuermann, Vice President Sales/ IDD, PharMerica Dr. Maulik […]

PharMerica CPO Interviewed by U.S. News and World Report

PharMerica Chief Pharmacy Officer T.J. Griffin was interviewed by U.S. News and World Report about ways to save money on […]

July 2022 Edition

Clinical Updates Clinical Advisory: Covid-19 Rebound After Paxlovid Treatment On 5/24/22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued […]

Ep 9: Rising Costs and the Need for Growth, Part 2

Guest Speaker: Robert Kramer, Founder, Nexus Insights and Co-founder, Strategic Advisor & former CEO, NIC LISTEN NOW! Thanks to COVID-19 and […]

Ep 8: Rising Costs and the Need for Growth, Part 1

Guest Speaker: Robert Kramer, Founder, Nexus Insights and Co-founder, Strategic Advisor & former CEO, NIC LISTEN NOW   For the past […]

Ep 7: More MDS Coordinators Are Walking the Floor. Is That a Costly Mistake?

Guest Speakers: Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Founder and Director, The Alliance Training Center   LISTEN NOW MDS coordinators are usually […]

Ep 6: On the Air, and On Your Side

Guest Spotlight: James Berklan: Executive Editor, McKnight’s Robin Arnicar: President, NADONA Listen NOW From staffing and regulatory issues to the […]

Management of Diabetes in Older Adults/Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in DM Management

Presented by: Emma Williams, PharmD, CPP Date: Wednesday, June 29 2022, 1:00pm EST Key Learnings: Compare and contrast major guideline […]

Pain, Pills and Best Practices: Optimizing Opioid Use in Long Term Care: Eliminating Survey Pains

Presented by: Kishore “Josh” Bose, PharmD, RPh, Manager of Clinical Services, PharMerica Bill Vaughan, RN, BSN, Consultant, NADONA Date: Thursday, […]

Redefining Discharges: A Novel Blueprint to Transitional Care

Presented by: Dr. Elizabeth S. Howard DHA, MSN, RN, COS-C, Vice President of Clinical Services and Innovation, BrightSpring Health Services William Mills, […]

June 2022 Edition

Here is everything you missed! Clinical Pearl: Aspirin for Primary Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Recommendations for the use of aspirin for […]

4 Components of Successful Transitional Care Management

Care transitions are high-risk events in which pharmacy and medication management play an essential role. To promote a smoother continuum […]

6 Ways to Help Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Process Big Change

Whether positive or negative, expected or unexpected, changes can trigger distress and make it difficult to adapt to the new […]

A Collaborative Approach to Pharmacy FTags

Presented by: Jeff Herr, Pharm D, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Nancy Tuders, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, CDONA, Assistant Director of […]

4 Workforce Challenges and How to Address Them

What you’ll learn: The I/DD industry and the needs for behavioral care and services are growing.  And like many other […]

Advancing the Behavioral Health Sector: Esme Grewal

What is your title and role? As the Vice President of Government Relations, I lead federal affairs for the entire […]

Ep 5: How Operators Can Find the Best Way – or Ways – Forward

Guest Spotlight: Mark Parkinson, President and CEO, The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Listen NOW […]

Ep 4: Setting the Record Straight on the White House’s Nursing Home Reform Package

  Guest Spotlight: Mark Parkinson, President and CEO, The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Listen […]

Ep 3: Bringing Health Home – The Transitional Care Management Model

Guest Spotlight: William (Bill) Mills, M.D., Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, BrightSpring Health Listen NOW   Open on Spotify The […]

Ep 2: Overcoming Staff Vacancies by Improving Operational Efficiency

Guest Spotlight: Robert Brandi, Vice President, Health Services, Eskaton Tighe Hammam, Vice President, Residential Services, Eskaton Listen NOW   Open […]

Ep 1: Empty Bed Syndrome – The Impact of Staffing Shortages

Guest Spotlight: Sherrie Dornberger, Executive Director, NADONA Listen NOW   Open on Spotify When admissions from hospitals and the community […]

Improving Pharmacy Contracts: Setting Nurses up for Success

Presented by: Kellie Duvall, Vice President of Client Support Services, PharMerica Cynthia Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC […]

P.D.P.M. Operational, Financial, and Clinical Managers-Data Base Coding-Training Topics-Audit Activity

Presented by: Leah Klusch Date: Wednesday March 16, 2022 @ 1:00PM Key Learnings: • Identify structural and regulatory changes that will […]

Friend not Foe – Developing the Partnership between the Director of Nursing and Consultant Pharmacist

Presented by: Marti Wdowicki, PharmD; Cynthia Fronning RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC Shari Carson RN, BSN Date: February […]

Bringing Health Home: The Transitional Care Management Model

Presented by: McKnight’s Webinar Bill Deane, RPh, Senior Vice President of Operations and Commercialization, PharMerica Jeremy Colvin, Senior Vice President, Growth and […]