Clinical Advisories
September 12, 2024The latest news and recommendations for our pharmacies, facilities, and other long-term care professionals. 09.2024 COVID-19 Vaccines Update 06.2024 Lorazepam […]
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Staffing Mandate Compliance Update
September 10, 2024Watch the Recording Presented by: Holly Harmon, Sr. Vice President of Quality, Regulatory & Clinical Services, American Health […]
Learn More5 Ways to Target Psychotropic Use on Admission
August 26, 2024A study published in BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology showed that over half of hospital patients age 65 and older […]
Learn MoreLeveraging your Consultant Pharmacist for Savings
August 26, 2024According to the CDC, about a third of Americans in their 60s and 70s use five or more prescription […]
Learn MoreHelp Residents Play It Sun Safe
August 26, 2024With heat waves making headlines across much of the country this summer, now’s a good time to ensure the safety […]
Learn More3 Steps to Increased Staff Satisfaction
August 26, 2024Employees in healthcare are especially prone to burnout because of staffing shortages, having no work-from-home option, and the need for […]
Learn More6 Ways to Enhance Seniors’ Mental Health
August 26, 2024The percentage of Americans with mental health diagnoses increased dramatically over the last few years. While all age groups […]
Learn MoreManaging Payment and Regulatory Risk in 2024
August 20, 2024Watch the Recording Presented by: Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Executive Director of the Alliance Training Center Date: […]
Learn MoreNurse Consulting Services: Menu of Services
August 20, 2024Our Nurse Consultants can support your team by providing quality improvement support and assistance that can help increase safety, lower […]
Learn MoreGUIDE Model: What Senior Living Operators Need to Know
August 20, 2024Presented by: Dr. Ara Sayabalian, Chief Clinical Officer, Secure Clinical Solutions, Inc. Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Time: 1:00PM […]
Learn MoreA Collaborative Approach to Medication Optimization
August 20, 2024Presented by: Caroline Garvey, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Nancy Tuders, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, CDONA, Assistant Director of […]
Learn MoreInfection Prevention: Back to Basics
August 20, 2024Presented by: Jana Broughton, CLNHA, NHA, MiM, Quality Consultant, Superior Health Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Time: 1:00PM ET […]
Learn MoreCo-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness
August 20, 2024Presented by: Angela Edmonds, RPh, PharmD, Consultant Pharmacist, PharMerica Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Time: 1:00PM ET Recognizing […]
Learn More7 Ways to Address Frailty
August 18, 2024In this article featuring BrightSpring Health Services’ Dr. William Mills, learn 7 elements of successful frailty management and how to […]
Learn MorePolypharmacy: From Common to Common Sense
August 16, 2024It is not uncommon for adults with intellectual and development disabilities (I/DD) to have multiple comorbidities and to be on […]
Learn MorePragmatic Approaches to Psychotropic Medication Stewardship
July 16, 2024Presented by: Rebecca Wingate, PharmD, VP of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Stephen Creasy, PharmD, Director of Clinical Services, PharMerica Date: […]
Learn More5 Steps to Infection Prevention & Control Plan (IPCP) Compliance
July 12, 2024Nursing homes must maintain an infection prevention and control program (IPCP) to provide a safe and sanitary environment for […]
Learn MoreCase Study: Finding a Pharmacy Partner
July 12, 2024As Volare Health prepared to acquire a portfolio of skilled nursing facilities in Oregon a few years ago, the […]
Learn MoreE-Guide: Navigating Safely Through Fall Risk Calculation
July 12, 2024In this e-guide, learn about risk factors for falls, including the role of medications, as well as how fall risk […]
Learn MoreAntipsychotics in I/DD: Challenges and Opportunities
July 12, 2024The use of antipsychotics among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) ranges between 21% and 45%. In some […]
Learn MoreImprove Your Med Pass Efficiency in 4 Steps
July 12, 2024Taking the time to step back and observe the medication pass process can reveal opportunities for improvement. Take these four […]
Learn MoreE-Guide: Polypharmacy in Senior Living
July 12, 2024Polypharmacy is dangerous for anyone, but seniors are especially vulnerable. And the consequences can be dire — it can cause […]
Learn MoreNADONA Announces Stephanie Carroll Scholarship Award Recipients
June 16, 2024NADONA/LTC Announces the Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by PharMerica June 5, 2024, Cincinnati, Ohio – The National Association Directors […]
Learn MoreTop Ways to Mitigate Fall Risks
June 16, 2024One out of four older adults will fall each year in the United States. While falls are common, especially […]
Learn MoreFall Prevention Using Pharmacogenomics
June 16, 2024Slips, trips, and falls are a significant concern in long-term and post-acute care, especially for individuals over the age […]
Learn MoreTrauma-Informed Care for Individuals with I/DD
June 16, 2024According to a 2022 study by the University of North Texas, individuals with I/DD are three to four times more […]
Learn MoreE-Guide: Drug Diversion A-to-Z
June 16, 2024In our -guide, learn about commonly diverted drugs, recognizing the signs that diversion might be occurring, and steps that […]
Learn MoreManaging Acuity Creep in Senior Living
June 16, 2024There’s no question that senior living communities are seeing higher levels of acuity. But there is no clear answer […]
Learn MoreCompliance Cues / Regulatory Updates
June 15, 2024Pharmacy-Related F-Tags F755 — Complex Medication Regimens F756 — Drug Regimen Review F757 — Unnecessary Drugs F758 — Free from […]
Learn MoreEp 16: Success Breeds Success: Elevating DON Successes to Fuel Growth
June 13, 2024Ever wonder why some nursing homes shine brighter than the rest? One key is the remarkable success stories of their […]
Learn MorePharmacist and Nurse Collaboration for Effective Cost Containment
June 9, 2024Read the Article Based on This Webinar Watch the Webinar Recording Presented by: Michelle Scherwinski, RN, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, […]
Learn MorePartners in Fall Prevention: The Complementary Roles of Nurse & Pharmacist
June 4, 2024Presented by: Rebecca Wingate, PharmD, VP of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Peggy Brekke, RN, Director of Nurse Consulting Services, PharMerica […]
Learn MoreExpert Insight: Alicia McGrath, CEO, The Center for Family Support
May 26, 2024Expert Insights from Alicia McGrath, CEO, The Center for Family Support If you want to be a strong leader, start […]
Learn MoreMed Pass Observation
May 15, 2024Use our updated chart to ensure that your staff is following proper medication protocols: View Med Pass Chart
Learn MoreŌmcare and PharMerica Team Up to Tackle Medication Non-Adherence
May 14, 2024BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ōmcare today announced that it is collaborating with PharMerica to deliver a comprehensive last mile solution […]
Learn More4 Steps to Successful Opioid Stewardship
May 6, 2024Older adults are at significant risk for developing opioid use disorder (OUD) because they are more likely to have the […]
Learn MoreQ&A: Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis
May 6, 2024What is Parkinson’s Disease (PD)? PD is a progressive neurologic movement disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. How common […]
Learn More6 Keys to Keeping Residents Safe from ADEs
May 6, 2024Adverse drug events (ADEs) are a danger in long-term care and can be severe or even life threatening. In our […]
Learn MorePharMerica Donates 719,287 Prescriptions to Underserved Patients in 2023
April 25, 2024Fifty million Americans don’t take their prescribed medication because they can’t afford it, often making the impossible choice between medications […]
Learn More8 Steps to Manage Your Online Reputation
April 22, 2024Everyone plays a role in managing the online reputation and image of your organization. As a team leader, you […]
Learn MoreDrug Regimens in I/DD – Why They’re so Complex
April 22, 2024It’s well-known that individuals with I/DD tend to have complicated medication regimens. They often take multiple prescription drugs and dosing […]
Learn MoreExpert Insight: Robert S. Budd, Senior CEO/President, Family Residences & Essential Enterprises
April 22, 2024Expert Insights from Robert S. Budd, Senior CEO/President of Family Residences & Essential Enterprises: a Call for Partnership, Solutions, & […]
Learn More6 Tips to Address Incontinence and Reduce Falls
April 22, 2024It’s estimated that 85% of all nursing home residents have some form of incontinence, and this condition contributes to the […]
Learn MoreFalls Risk Toolkit
April 22, 2024In our comprehensive toolkit, learn the facts about falls in senior living and how to prevent them and increase resident […]
Learn MorePerspectives from Capitol Hill: Mark Parkinson on the LTC Landscape
April 16, 2024Read the article based on this webinar Watch the Recording Presented by: Mark Parkinson, President & CEO, AHCA/NCAL Date: […]
Learn MoreDiabetes Treatment Concerns for Individuals with I/DD
April 8, 2024Presented by: Dr. Elizabeth Shauen Howard, VP of Clinical Services and Innovation, BrightSpring Health Services Matthew Palmer, Director of […]
Learn MoreWhat LTC Providers Did and How
March 26, 2024Watch the Recording Presented by: Marea Trotter, Vice President of Clinical Services, The Peplinski Group, Inc. & Nichole Burger, Regional […]
Learn More5 Steps to Manage Aggression in Senior Living
March 12, 2024Aggressive behaviors are not uncommon in senior living, and they aren’t always predictable. While in an NIH study, staff […]
Learn MoreQ& A with Joshua Segal, SNF Exec Director & Administrator
March 12, 2024In our Q&A series, we sit down with facility leadership at our partners in long-term care to get their […]
Learn MoreI/DD and Heart Disease: 8 Tips to Manage Risks, Reduce Complications
March 12, 2024People with I/DD often have an increased risk of early-onset heart disease, especially conditions such as congenital heart disease, […]
Learn MoreSGLT2s and GLP-1s and Their Role in Managing Heart Health
March 12, 2024Managing heart failure and cardiovascular disease can be challenging, especially in individuals who also have diabetes. That’s because certain […]
Learn More6 Tips to Turn the Tide on Staffing Shortages
March 11, 2024A nursing shortage was predicted as early as 2010 and nurse aides have been at a premium since 2018. […]
Learn MoreResources to Recover from a Survey
February 27, 2024Presented by: Melanie Ronda, Director and IP for IPRO & Denyse Seney, Senior Quality Improvement Specialist & RN, IPRO Date: […]
Learn MoreTransformative Tools for Impactful Communication
February 13, 2024Presented by: Dr. Ara Sayabalian, Chief Clinical Officer at Secure Clinical Solutions, Inc. Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Elevating […]
Learn MoreWhat’s In Store for I/DD Providers in 2024? Staffing Woes Top the List
February 8, 2024While we’re into a new year, one thing that hasn’t changed is the biggest issue keeping I/DD providers up at […]
Learn MoreProposed Rule on Overtime Is Historic, But You Can Have a Say
February 8, 2024Last fall, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Defunding and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, […]
Learn MoreStay Vigilant to Ease Elopement Risks
February 8, 2024Elopement is a risk among long-term care facility residents with dementia. In fact, nearly half of individuals with dementia […]
Learn MoreHow Nurses Can Make the Manager Role a Perfect Fit
February 8, 2024Just because someone is an excellent nurse doesn’t mean they will be a great leader. While nurses learn much in […]
Learn MoreE-Guide: Get a Running Start with These Steps to Address Opioid Use Disorder
February 8, 2024The prevalence of chronic pain combined with age-related vulnerability make opioid use disorder (OUD) a serious risk for residents of […]
Learn MorePain Management: How Communities Can Ensure Safe, Effective Relief
February 8, 2024An estimated 45%-80% of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) residents suffer from some kind of pain. But for a variety […]
Learn MoreTop F-Tags in 2023
January 30, 2024Presented by: Cynthia Fronning RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC, Director of Education, NADONA & Melanie Ronda, Director and IP […]
Learn MoreE-Guide: Drug Pricing Reform Bursts Insulin Bubble — What to Expect in 2024
January 15, 2024Congressional oversight has recently fixated on exorbitant inflation in insulin costs – such extreme and consistent price increases over many […]
Learn MoreTop SNF Trends for 2024
January 15, 20242023 was the year of census recovery, with occupancy in SNFs increasing nationally – although still lower than February 2020 […]
Learn More5 Tips to Win the War Against Medication Waste
January 15, 2024Medication waste is no small matter. Up to $2 billion in drugs are wasted every year, and thousands of tons […]
Learn MoreMore MDS Changes: Tips to Comply
January 15, 2024You spent months preparing for the revised MDS 3.0 1.18.11 that went into effect on October 1, 2023, but you […]
Learn MorePharmacogenomics: A Tool to Help Facilities Become Leaders in Opioid Stewardship
January 15, 2024Opioid stewardship – the commitment to coordinated interventions to give the right opioid to the right patient based on the […]
Learn More4 Steps to Successful Deprescribing
January 15, 2024More chronic conditions, legacy prescribing, and complicated prescription regimens are all contributors to polypharmacy. And there’s no question that it […]
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