Volume 19 - Issue 7 - July 2011 - ALTC
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
07/22/2011
FDA Approves New Joint Surgey Treatment for Preventing Blood Clots After Joint Surgery
FDA Approves New Joint Surgey Treatment for Preventing Blood Clots After Joint Surgery
FDA Approves New Joint Surgey...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Viewpoint
07/22/2011
Charlotte Eliopoulos, RN, MPH, PhD
Charlotte Eliopoulos, RN, MPH, PhD
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With the clinical, managerial, and leadership challenges LTC nurses face, they must demonstrate competencies that surpass their basic nursing education.
With the clinical, managerial, and leadership challenges LTC nurses face, they must demonstrate competencies that surpass their basic nursing education.
With the clinical, managerial,...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
07/22/2011
Use of multiple medications may be a leading contributor to adverse drug events (ADEs), such as delirium and falls.
Use of multiple medications may be a leading contributor to adverse drug events (ADEs), such as delirium and falls.
Use of multiple medications may...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
07/22/2011
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
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Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH, FACE, discusses the importance of good oral hygiene among LTC residents.
Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH, FACE, discusses the importance of good oral hygiene among LTC residents.
Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH,...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
07/22/2011
Although several factors are thought to predispose an individual to constipation researchers have yet to discover why the condition is common in older women.
Although several factors are thought to predispose an individual to constipation researchers have yet to discover why the condition is common in older women.
Although several factors are...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
07/22/2011
Less commonly discussed is the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension among the elderly, despite its close relationship with antihypertensive medications.
Less commonly discussed is the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension among the elderly, despite its close relationship with antihypertensive medications.
Less commonly discussed is the...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
07/22/2011
Nursing home administrators and consultant pharmacists evaluate medication costs at long-term care facilities from different perspectives.
Nursing home administrators and consultant pharmacists evaluate medication costs at long-term care facilities from different perspectives.
Nursing home administrators and...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
07/22/2011
.The American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference continues to be one of the largest and most important gatherings of researchers
.The American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference continues to be one of the largest and most important gatherings of researchers
.The American Thoracic...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Practical Research
07/22/2011
Gwenmarie Hilleary, MHA, FACHE; Rebecca Ferrini, MD, MPH, CMD
Gwenmarie Hilleary, MHA, FACHE; Rebec...
In long-term care facilities, oral medications are often given with fruit juices.
In long-term care facilities, oral medications are often given with fruit juices.
In long-term care facilities,...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
07/22/2011
Safe resident handling programs are crucial in long-term care settings.
Safe resident handling programs are crucial in long-term care settings.
Safe resident handling programs...
07/22/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
