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Institutional Pharmacy Provider Services Outside the SNF Walls

02/09/2024

Jen Devinney-Lavsa , BPharm, PharmD, FASCP;

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

This review provides an overview of institutional pharmacy provider (IPP) services to support postacute care and long-term care (PAC/LTC) services at home. It highlights the why, what, who, and how of IPP services, emphasizing their crucial...

This review provides an overview...

02/09/2024

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Fall Prevention in the Geriatric Population

11/06/2023

Uloma Ibe , MD;

Sonia Haider , MD;

Lindsay O'Connor , BS ;

Heather L. Langley , PT, DPT, BS , LMT;

Nader Tavakoli , MD, CMD, FAAFP;

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Priya Ponnaiyan , MD;

This article underscores the critical importance of fall prevention in long-term care facilities for older adults. Falls are not only a prevalent concern but also a substantial liability.

This article underscores the...

11/06/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacist-led Interventions in Polypharmacy and Hospitalizations in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review

09/27/2023

Jackline Muia , PharmD, MS;

Diane Calinski , PhD;

This article discusses the impact of pharmacist-led interventions on addressing polypharmacy-related issues in long-term care settings for older adults. The study aimed to evaluate cost savings associated with these interventions in terms of...

This article discusses the...

09/27/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Terminal Delirium

07/10/2023

Shixie Jiang , MD;

Jonathan T. Stewart , MD, DLFAPA, AGSF, DFAPA;

This review describes methods of managing terminal delirium to ensure a comfortable and peaceful death for the patient and their loved ones.

This review describes methods of...

07/10/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Urinary Incontinence and Use of Anticholinergics Independently Impact Quality Measure Area Performance in Nursing Homes: A Targeted Literature Review and Expert Panel Review

05/05/2023

Edith G. Walsh ;

Qinghua Li ;

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Molly W. Vaughan ;

Mark Hatem ;

Paul N. Mudd Jr., PharmD, MBA;

This literature review and advisory panel discussions highlight the need to increase education regarding anticholinergic burden for managing UI and lessening the adverse health outcomes assessed by NHQI quality measures.

This literature review and...

05/05/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Loneliness: Factors That Clinicians Need to Know

01/09/2023

Christi Stewart , MD;

Carolyn White , FNP, GNP, ACHPN;

Kye Kim , MD;

Sarah Dewitt , MD;

Shereen Gamuladdin , MD;

Phyllis Whitehead , PhD, APRN-CNS, ACHPN, RN-BC, FNAP;

To better care for our older adult patients, it is critical to identify loneliness, understand its impact upon older adults, and implement strategies to mitigate it.

To better care for our older...

01/09/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Exploration of the Impact of COVID-19 on Dementia Care in Long-Term Care Facilities

03/22/2022

Winnie Sun , RN, PhD;

Rabia Akhter , MBBS;

"There is an urgent need to increase our understanding regarding the impact of [the] COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of dementia care in long-term care facilities, as well as its effects on persons with dementia and their caregivers, and...

"There is an urgent need to...

03/22/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Infections in Older Adults: The Art of Early Recognition

09/22/2021

B. Brent Simmons , MD, FAAFP;

Fotini Debonera , MD, PhD;

Older adult patients are highly likely to present infection atypically; thus, care needs to be taken in noticing subtle, vague changes in mental and functional status. Early identification of infection can prove life-saving in older adults...

Older adult patients are highly...

09/22/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Homicide-Suicide in Long-Term Care: Risk Management Strategies for Providers

06/28/2021

Ilene Warner-Maron , PhD, RN-BC, NHA;

Anna Zacharcenko , PsyD;

Katherine E. Galluzzi , DO, CMD, FACOFP dist;

This report examines the interpersonal stressors and possible risk factors contributing to the perpetration of homicidal-suicidal acts in a nursing home setting and provides practical strategies to help facilities mitigate the risk of harm...

This report examines the...

06/28/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Filling the Health Care Gap for Older Adults: An Opportunity for Physician Assistants

11/04/2020

James C. Zedaker , DMSc, PA-C;

James F. Cawley , MPH, PA-C;

Paul R. Katz , MD, CMD;

Benjamin J. Smith , DMSc, PA-C;

"We enthusiastically issue a call to action to increase the educational opportunities for physician assistants in geriatrics and long-term care," stated study authors.

"We enthusiastically issue a...

11/04/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

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