PharMerica Donates 719,287 Prescriptions to Underserved Patients in 2023

April 25, 2024

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

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8 Steps to Manage Your Online Reputation

April 22, 2024

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

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

April 22, 2024

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

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

April 22, 2024

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

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6 Tips to Address Incontinence and Reduce Falls

April 22, 2024

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

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Falls Risk Toolkit

April 22, 2024

In our comprehensive toolkit, learn the facts about falls in senior living and how to prevent them and increase resident […]

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Perspectives from Capitol Hill: Mark Parkinson on the LTC Landscape

April 16, 2024

  Presented by: Mark Parkinson, President & CEO, AHCA/NCAL Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024   In this must-attend session, Mark […]

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Pharmacist and Nurse Collaboration for Effective Cost Containment

April 9, 2024

  Presented by: Michelle Scherwinski, RN, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, CMDCPT Chief Nursing Officer, Champion Care & President, NADONA Wisconsin Chapter Date: […]

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Diabetes Treatment Concerns for Individuals with I/DD

April 8, 2024

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

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

April 7, 2024

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

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Pragmatic Approaches to Psychotropic Medication Stewardship

April 6, 2024

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

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What LTC Providers Did and How

March 26, 2024

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

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5 Steps to Manage Aggression in Senior Living

March 12, 2024

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

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

March 12, 2024

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

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

March 12, 2024

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

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

March 12, 2024

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

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6 Tips to Turn the Tide on Staffing Shortages

March 11, 2024

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

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Resources to Recover from a Survey

February 27, 2024

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

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Transformative Tools for Impactful Communication

February 13, 2024

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

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

February 8, 2024

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

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

February 8, 2024

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

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Stay Vigilant to Ease Elopement Risks

February 8, 2024

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

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How Nurses Can Make the Manager Role a Perfect Fit

February 8, 2024

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

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

February 8, 2024

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

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Pain Management: How Communities Can Ensure Safe, Effective Relief

February 8, 2024

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

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Compliance Cues / Regulatory Updates

February 1, 2024

Pharmacy-Related F-tags F757 — Unnecessary Drugs F756 — Drug Regimen Review F755  — Complex Medication Regimens —————————– MDS Update Compliance […]

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Top F-Tags in 2023

January 30, 2024

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

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

January 15, 2024

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

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Top SNF Trends for 2024

January 15, 2024

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

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5 Tips to Win the War Against Medication Waste

January 15, 2024

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

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More MDS Changes: Tips to Comply

January 15, 2024

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

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

January 15, 2024

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

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4 Steps to Successful Deprescribing

January 15, 2024

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

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