3 Steps to Medication Optimization

More than 90% of long-term care residents take five or more medications, and 65% take 10 or more. The risk […]

Hospice Roles and Responsibilities: Tips on Managing Care in Your Community

Nearly two million Americans use hospice services every year, and the number is growing. More people, including practitioners, are seeing […]

6 Tips for CGM Success

Finger sticks have long been a source of frustration for nursing home and assisted living residents and staff alike. That’s […]

Antibiotic Stewardship Program Checklist

Give your antobiotic stewardship program a checkup! An effective antibiotic stewardship program is essential to helping prevent drug-resistant infections – […]

Nonpharmacologic Management of Behavioral Issues

Creating and sustaining such a culture that prioritizes nonpharmacologic interventions can be challenging, especially when access to resources is limited, […]

Drug Disposal: A Guide to Safe, Legal, & Responsible Disposal of Unused Prescription Drugs

Improper disposal of unused prescription drugs in an I/DD setting may threaten the environment and water supply. It can also […]

Embedding QAPI in the Culture to Combat Staffing Challenges

Since March 2020, nursing homes have lost 221,000 jobs. The staffing crisis not only has serious consequences to care but […]

Did You Know?

Fact sheets on common medications and conditions in long-term care, for easy reference by clinical staff. Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic Timing […]

Clinical Advisories

The latest news and recommendations for our pharmacies, facilities, and other long-term care professionals. 11.2024 Vaccine Update 09.2024 COVID-19 Vaccines […]

Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness

  Watch the Recording Presented by:  Angela Edmonds, RPh, PharmD, Consultant Pharmacist, PharMerica Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Time: 1:00PM […]

Vaccine Updates: What You Need to Know for Fall 2024

Fall brings cooler air, beautiful colors, and the start of the holiday season. But it also brings the risk of […]

Preparedness Can Help Make Disasters Less Stressful

Wildfires, hurricanes, blizzards, floods, and other disasters can have a devastating effect on providers and disrupt normal operations, putting health […]

Advocacy in Action: The Power of a Site Visit

Fall is here, and things are heating up for state and federal legislators. They are coming back from summer vacations, […]

2024-25 Fall Risk Toolkit

In addition to injuries, or even death, falls can have serious consequences for seniors. Furthermore, the fear of falling can […]

Infection Prevention: Back to Basics

  Watch the Recording Presented by:  Jana Broughton, CLNHA, NHA, MiM, Quality Consultant, Superior Health Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 […]

A Collaborative Approach to Medication Optimization

  Watch the Recording Presented by:  Caroline Garvey, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Nancy Tuders, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, CDONA, […]

Be Survey Ready

The Medicaid Access Rule is Here

The Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services rule has been in the works for a while, but it was finalized this […]

Managing Payment and Regulatory Risk: MDS 1.19.1

The balancing act of managing payments and regulatory risk requires flexibility, agility, and planning. But facilities can effectively juggle these […]

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, […]

GUIDE Model: What Senior Living Operators Need to Know

  Watch the Recording Presented by:  Dr. Ara Sayabalian, Chief Clinical Officer, Secure Clinical Solutions, Inc. Date: Tuesday, September 24, […]

Is Psychotropic Use Justified?

If you do the right thing in the beginning, it saves a lot of time and trouble in the end. […]

Infection Prevention Guide: Challenges, Opportunities, and Best Practices

Preventing infections is challenging, especially in care settings where there are group activities and people interact with practitioners, caregivers, family […]

Hurdling the Challenges of Rising Acuity

The demographics and times are changing, and the impact on senior living is real. As Gwen Wilburn, MBA, RN-BC, senior […]

Infection Prevention: Continuing the Journey on a Rocky Road

Managing infections continues to be a challenge in long-term care facilities. Despite best efforts and many innovations implemented during and […]

Staffing Mandate Compliance Update

  Watch the Recording   Presented by:  Holly Harmon, Sr. Vice President of Quality, Regulatory & Clinical Services, American Health […]

5 Ways to Target Psychotropic Use on Admission

  A study published in BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology showed that over half of hospital patients age 65 and older […]

Leveraging your Consultant Pharmacist for Savings

  According to the CDC, about a third of Americans in their 60s and 70s use five or more prescription […]

Help Residents Play It Sun Safe

With heat waves making headlines across much of the country this summer, now’s a good time to ensure the safety […]

3 Steps to Increased Staff Satisfaction

Employees in healthcare are especially prone to burnout because of staffing shortages, having no work-from-home option, and the need for […]

6 Ways to Enhance Seniors’ Mental Health

  The percentage of Americans with mental health diagnoses increased dramatically over the last few years. While all age groups […]

Managing Payment and Regulatory Risk in 2024

  Watch the Recording   Presented by:  Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Executive Director of the Alliance Training Center Date: […]

Nurse Consulting Services: Menu of Services

Our Nurse Consultants can support your team by providing quality improvement support and assistance that can help increase safety, lower […]

7 Ways to Address Frailty

In this article featuring BrightSpring Health Services’ Dr. William Mills, learn 7 elements of successful frailty management and how to […]

Polypharmacy: From Common to Common Sense

It is not uncommon for adults with intellectual and development disabilities (I/DD) to have multiple comorbidities and to be on […]

Is Your Infection Control & Prevention Foundation on Solid Ground?

Presented By: Laurie Johnsen, RN, CRNI, FCN and Jesse V. Kinsey BS, RN Key Webinar Learnings Review differences between Infection […]

Pragmatic Approaches to Psychotropic Medication Stewardship

  Presented by:  Rebecca Wingate, PharmD, VP of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Stephen Creasy, PharmD, Director of Clinical Services, PharMerica Date: […]

5 Steps to Infection Prevention & Control Plan (IPCP) Compliance

  Nursing homes must maintain an infection prevention and control program (IPCP) to provide a safe and sanitary environment for […]

Case Study: Finding a Pharmacy Partner

  As Volare Health prepared to acquire a portfolio of skilled nursing facilities in Oregon a few years ago, the […]

E-Guide: Navigating Safely Through Fall Risk Calculation

In this e-guide, learn about risk factors for falls, including the role of medications, as well as how fall risk […]

Antipsychotics in I/DD: Challenges and Opportunities

  The use of antipsychotics among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) ranges between 21% and 45%. In some […]

Improve Your Med Pass Efficiency in 4 Steps

Taking the time to step back and observe the medication pass process can reveal opportunities for improvement. Take these four […]

E-Guide: Polypharmacy in Senior Living

Polypharmacy is dangerous for anyone, but seniors are especially vulnerable. And the consequences can be dire — it can cause […]

NADONA Announces Stephanie Carroll Scholarship Award Recipients

NADONA/LTC Announces the Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by PharMerica June 5, 2024, Cincinnati, Ohio – The National Association Directors […]

Top Ways to Mitigate Fall Risks

  One out of four older adults will fall each year in the United States. While falls are common, especially […]

Fall Prevention Using Pharmacogenomics

  Slips, trips, and falls are a significant concern in long-term and post-acute care, especially for individuals over the age […]

Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with I/DD

According to a 2022 study by the University of North Texas, individuals with I/DD are three to four times more […]

E-Guide: Drug Diversion A-to-Z

  In our e-guide, learn about commonly diverted drugs, recognizing the signs that diversion might be occurring, and steps that […]

Managing Acuity Creep in Senior Living

  There’s no question that senior living communities are seeing higher levels of acuity. But there is no clear answer […]

Ep 16: Success Breeds Success: Elevating DON Successes to Fuel Growth

Ever wonder why some nursing homes shine brighter than the rest? One key is the remarkable success stories of their […]

Partners in Fall Prevention: The Complementary Roles of Nurse & Pharmacist

  Presented by:  Rebecca Wingate, PharmD, VP of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Peggy Brekke, RN, Director of Nurse Consulting Services, PharMerica […]

Expert Insight: Alicia McGrath, CEO, The Center for Family Support

Expert Insights from Alicia McGrath, CEO, The Center for Family Support If you want to be a strong leader, start […]

Med Pass Observation

Use our updated chart to ensure that your staff is following proper medication protocols: View Med Pass Chart

Ōmcare and PharMerica Team Up to Tackle Medication Non-Adherence

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ōmcare today announced that it is collaborating with PharMerica to deliver a comprehensive last mile solution […]

4 Steps to Successful Opioid Stewardship

Older adults are at significant risk for developing opioid use disorder (OUD) because they are more likely to have the […]

Q&A: Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis

What is Parkinson’s Disease (PD)? PD is a progressive neurologic movement disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. How common […]

6 Keys to Keeping Residents Safe from ADEs

Adverse drug events (ADEs) are a danger in long-term care and can be severe or even life threatening. In our […]

PharMerica Donates 719,287 Prescriptions to Underserved Patients in 2023

Fifty million Americans don’t take their prescribed medication because they can’t afford it, often making the impossible choice between medications […]

8 Steps to Manage Your Online Reputation

  Everyone plays a role in managing the online reputation and image of your organization. As a team leader, you […]

Drug Regimens in I/DD – Why They’re so Complex

It’s well-known that individuals with I/DD tend to have complicated medication regimens. They often take multiple prescription drugs and dosing […]

Expert Insight: Robert S. Budd, Senior CEO/President, Family Residences & Essential Enterprises

Expert Insights from Robert S. Budd, Senior CEO/President of Family Residences & Essential Enterprises: a Call for Partnership, Solutions, & […]

6 Tips to Address Incontinence and Reduce Falls

It’s estimated that 85% of all nursing home residents have some form of incontinence, and this condition contributes to the […]

Perspectives from Capitol Hill: Mark Parkinson on the LTC Landscape

  Read the article based on this webinar Watch the Recording   Presented by: Mark Parkinson, President & CEO, AHCA/NCAL Date: […]

Pharmacist and Nurse Collaboration for Effective Cost Containment

  Read the Article Based on This Webinar Watch the Webinar Recording   Presented by: Michelle Scherwinski, RN, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, […]

Diabetes Treatment Concerns for Individuals with I/DD

  Presented by:  Dr. Elizabeth Shauen Howard, VP of Clinical Services and Innovation, BrightSpring Health Services Matthew Palmer, Director of […]

What LTC Providers Did and How

Watch the Recording Presented by: Marea Trotter, Vice President of Clinical Services, The Peplinski Group, Inc. & Nichole Burger, Regional […]

5 Steps to Manage Aggression in Senior Living

  Aggressive behaviors are not uncommon in senior living, and they aren’t always predictable. While in an NIH study, staff […]

Q& A with Joshua Segal, SNF Exec Director & Administrator

  In our Q&A series, we sit down with facility leadership at our partners in long-term care to get their […]

I/DD and Heart Disease: 8 Tips to Manage Risks, Reduce Complications

  People with I/DD often have an increased risk of early-onset heart disease, especially conditions such as congenital heart disease, […]

SGLT2s and GLP-1s and Their Role in Managing Heart Health

  Managing heart failure and cardiovascular disease can be challenging, especially in individuals who also have diabetes. That’s because certain […]

6 Tips to Turn the Tide on Staffing Shortages

  A nursing shortage was predicted as early as 2010 and nurse aides have been at a premium since 2018. […]

Resources to Recover from a Survey

Presented by: Melanie Ronda, Director and IP for IPRO & Denyse Seney, Senior Quality Improvement Specialist & RN, IPRO Date: […]

Transformative Tools for Impactful Communication

Presented by: Dr. Ara Sayabalian, Chief Clinical Officer at Secure Clinical Solutions, Inc. Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024   Elevating […]

What’s In Store for I/DD Providers in 2024? Staffing Woes Top the List

While we’re into a new year, one thing that hasn’t changed is the biggest issue keeping I/DD providers up at […]

Proposed Rule on Overtime Is Historic, But You Can Have a Say

Last fall, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Defunding and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, […]

Stay Vigilant to Ease Elopement Risks

  Elopement is a risk among long-term care facility residents with dementia. In fact, nearly half of individuals with dementia […]

How Nurses Can Make the Manager Role a Perfect Fit

Just because someone is an excellent nurse doesn’t mean they will be a great leader. While nurses learn much in […]

E-Guide: Get a Running Start with These Steps to Address Opioid Use Disorder

The prevalence of chronic pain combined with age-related vulnerability make opioid use disorder (OUD) a serious risk for residents of […]

Pain Management: How Communities Can Ensure Safe, Effective Relief

An estimated 45%-80% of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) residents suffer from some kind of pain. But for a variety […]

Top F-Tags in 2023

Presented by: Cynthia Fronning RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC, Director of Education, NADONA & Melanie Ronda, Director and IP […]

E-Guide: Drug Pricing Reform Bursts Insulin Bubble — What to Expect in 2024

Congressional oversight has recently fixated on exorbitant inflation in insulin costs – such extreme and consistent price increases over many […]

Top SNF Trends for 2024

2023 was the year of census recovery, with occupancy in SNFs increasing nationally – although still lower than February 2020 […]

5 Tips to Win the War Against Medication Waste

Medication waste is no small matter. Up to $2 billion in drugs are wasted every year, and thousands of tons […]

More MDS Changes: Tips to Comply

You spent months preparing for the revised MDS 3.0 1.18.11 that went into effect on October 1, 2023, but you […]

Pharmacogenomics: A Tool to Help Facilities Become Leaders in Opioid Stewardship

Opioid stewardship – the commitment to coordinated interventions to give the right opioid to the right patient based on the […]

4 Steps to Successful Deprescribing

More chronic conditions, legacy prescribing, and complicated prescription regimens are all contributors to polypharmacy. And there’s no question that it […]

Compliance Cues / Regulatory Updates

Pharmacy-Related F-Tags F755  — Complex Medication Regimens F756 — Drug Regimen Review F757 — Unnecessary Drugs F758 — Free from […]