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Workarounds During the Transcription of Medication Orders in the Long-Term Care Setting
07/20/2015

Amie Taggart Blaszczyk, PharmD, CGP, BCPS, FASCP1 Rebecca B. Sleeper, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP, FCCP2 Trista A. Bailey, PharmD, CGP, BCPS3 Nakia Beard Duncan, PharmD, CGP4 Jamie McCarrell, PharmD, CGP, BCPS5 Kalin M. Clifford, PharmD, BCPS6

Affiliation:1Associate Professor and Division Head Geriatrics Division, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 2Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Geriatrics Division, Associate Dean for Curriculum, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Lubbock, TX 3Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Geriatrics Division, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Abilene, TX 4Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Geriatrics Division, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 5Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Geriatrics Division, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, TX 6Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Geriatrics Division, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Disclosures: The authors report no relevant financial relationships.

Address correspondence to: Amie Taggart Blaszcyk, Associate Professor & Division Head; Geriatrics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy; Dallas/Fort Worth, 5920 Forest Park Rd, Ste 500, Dallas, TX 75235, Phone: 214-358-9023
Email: Amie.Blaszczyk@ttuhsc.edu

Amie Taggart Blaszczyk, PharmD, CGP, ...
This review highlights the practice of workarounds and their contribution to missing or inaccurate indication information, which can compromise patient safety.  
This review highlights the practice of workarounds and their contribution to missing or inaccurate indication information, which can compromise patient safety.  
This review highlights the...
07/20/2015
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The Risk of Risk Assessment: Pressure Ulcer Assessment and the Braden Scale
06/01/2015

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, CWCN, CALA, NHA, FCPP

Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Health Services, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA

Disclosures: The author reports no relevant financial relationships.

Address correspondence to: Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD St. Joseph's University 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 aldengeriatrics@gmail.com

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, CWCN,...
The validity of the Braden Scale in predicting pressure ulcer development is dependent on a several factors.
The validity of the Braden Scale in predicting pressure ulcer development is dependent on a several factors.
The validity of the Braden Scale...
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The Role of Directors of Nursing in Cultivating Nurse Empowerment
04/13/2015

Aditi D. Rao, PhD, RN 1; Lois K. Evans, PhD, RN, FAAN 2

Aditi D. Rao, PhD, RN 1; Lois K. Evan...
In nursing homes, directors of nursing (DONs) are responsible for cultivating nurse empowerment.
In nursing homes, directors of nursing (DONs) are responsible for cultivating nurse empowerment.
In nursing homes, directors of...
04/13/2015
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Effective Antibiotic Stewardship Programs at Long-Term Care Facilities: A Silver Lining in the Post-Antibiotic Era
02/24/2015

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH 1,2; Christopher M. Rivard, MPH 3

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH 1,2; Christophe...
The importance and core elements of an antibiotic stewardship program are reviewed.
The importance and core elements of an antibiotic stewardship program are reviewed.
The importance and core elements...
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When Do Poor Outcomes Constitute Poor Care? Making the Case for Unpreventable Outcomes in Long-Term Care Residents
01/16/2015

Jacqueline Vance, RNC, BSN, CDONA/LTC, FACDONA 1; Jean E. Cefalu, MSN, APRN, CWOCN, CNE 2; Charles A. Cefalu, MD, MS 3

Jacqueline Vance, RNC, BSN, CDONA/LTC...
When poor outcomes occur, the initial reaction is to assume that the event was a result of a poor level of care. 
When poor outcomes occur, the initial reaction is to assume that the event was a result of a poor level of care. 
When poor outcomes occur, the...
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Advanced Direct Care Worker: A Role to Improve Quality and Efficiency of Care for Older Adults and Strengthen Career Ladders for Home Care Workers
11/20/2014

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The Eldercare Workforce Alliance provides an overview of the skills needed to improve the role of direct care workers, with a focus on home-based long-term care settings.
The Eldercare Workforce Alliance provides an overview of the skills needed to improve the role of direct care workers, with a focus on home-based long-term care settings.
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Examining the Rationale and Processes Behind the Development of AMDA’s Competencies for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
11/07/2014

Paul R. Katz, MD, CMD 1; Matthew Wayne, MD, CMD 2; Jonathan Evans, MD, CMD 3; Leonard Gelman, MD, CMD 4; Sheena L. Majette, BS 5

Paul R. Katz, MD, CMD 1; Matthew Wayn...
The link between nursing care and clinical quality has long been recognized, whereas the link between physician care and quality is just starting to be defined.  
The link between nursing care and clinical quality has long been recognized, whereas the link between physician care and quality is just starting to be defined.  
The link between nursing care...
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Breaking Free From the Caregiver Prison: Can Assisted Living Social Workers Help?
10/07/2014

Allan S. Vann

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This is the fourth article in a series from Allan Vann, who has shared his experience as a caregiver for his wife, Clare, who has Alzheimer's disease.
This is the fourth article in a series from Allan Vann, who has shared his experience as a caregiver for his wife, Clare, who has Alzheimer's disease.
This is the fourth article in a...
10/07/2014
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Precious Time
10/01/2014

Sayed K. Ali, MD, FACP1,2 ; Souleymane Y. Diallo, MD2

Sayed K. Ali, MD, FACP1,2 ; Souleyman...
This poem offers a physician's perspective on the passing of time and end-of-life care.
This poem offers a physician's perspective on the passing of time and end-of-life care.
This poem offers a physician's...
10/01/2014
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Improving the Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes: It’s Time to Stop the Tail From Wagging the Dog
09/11/2014

Christopher J. Crnich, MD, PhD, FACP 1,2; Paul Drinka, MD, AGSF, FSHEA 3,4

Christopher J. Crnich, MD, PhD, FACP ...
This article addresses some of the reasons why antibiotic therapy is often overprescribed and recommendations for an approach to diagnosing UTIs in LTC residents.
This article addresses some of the reasons why antibiotic therapy is often overprescribed and recommendations for an approach to diagnosing UTIs in LTC residents.
This article addresses some of...
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