Volume 20 - Issue 1 - January 2012 - ALTC
Column
Editor's Page
01/16/2012
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
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Being flu season, January is a good time to examine the issue of vaccination, whether for influenza or other illnesses.
Being flu season, January is a good time to examine the issue of vaccination, whether for influenza or other illnesses.
Being flu season, January is a...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
01/16/2012
Meeting the complex needs of older patients in long-term care (LTC) is challenging.
Meeting the complex needs of older patients in long-term care (LTC) is challenging.
Meeting the complex needs of...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Viewpoint
01/16/2012
Charlotte Eliopoulos, RN, MPH, PhD
Charlotte Eliopoulos, RN, MPH, PhD
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Newly admitted residents are assessed by a coordinator of the MDS, and care plans are often developed without the participation of the frontline caregivers
Newly admitted residents are assessed by a coordinator of the MDS, and care plans are often developed without the participation of the frontline caregivers
Newly admitted residents are...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
01/16/2012
Optimizing Diabetes Management With Insulin Analogs Levemir and NovoLog
Xarelto Reduces Stroke Risk in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Optimizing Diabetes Management With Insulin Analogs Levemir and NovoLog
Xarelto Reduces Stroke Risk in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Optimizing Diabetes...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
01/16/2012
David A. Casey, MD; Colleen Northcott, MD; Keith Stowell, MD; Lina Shihabuddin, MD; Mercedes Rodriguez-Suarez, MD
David A. Casey, MD; Colleen Northcott...
This article discusses several palliative care practices that can be incorporated into the care of individuals with dementia.
This article discusses several palliative care practices that can be incorporated into the care of individuals with dementia.
This article discusses several...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
01/16/2012
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, ...
Many patients are not reaping the clinical benefits of vaccines and many providers are unable to obtain the direct and indirect financial incentives tied to vaccine use.
Many patients are not reaping the clinical benefits of vaccines and many providers are unable to obtain the direct and indirect financial incentives tied to vaccine use.
Many patients are not reaping...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Perspectives
01/16/2012
Jeannine Forrest, PhD, RN, LLC; Carol O. Long, PhD, RN, FPCN; Daniel Kuhn, LCSW; Tena R. Alonzo, MA; Amy L. Frazier, RN, MS, CHPN, CCM
Jeannine Forrest, PhD, RN, LLC; Carol...
State and federal agencies regulate long-term care (LTC) organizations to ensure residents receive quality care.
State and federal agencies regulate long-term care (LTC) organizations to ensure residents receive quality care.
State and federal agencies...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
01/16/2012
Zinc is an essential mineral that is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism and plays a role in immune function, protein and DNA synthesis, cell division, and wound healing.
Zinc is an essential mineral that is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism and plays a role in immune function, protein and DNA synthesis, cell division, and wound healing.
Zinc is an essential mineral...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Insights
Commentary
01/16/2012
Ellen J. Mullins, RN, BSN, CRNAC
Ellen J. Mullins, RN, BSN, CRNAC
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There are many rules and regulations governing how care is provided to individuals residing in LTC facilities, which can be overwhelming to LTC providers.
There are many rules and regulations governing how care is provided to individuals residing in LTC facilities, which can be overwhelming to LTC providers.
There are many rules and...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
01/16/2012
FDA Approves Use of Prevnar 13 Vaccine in Older Adults
Guidebook Offers Tips for Customizing Care to Older Adults
Portable Device May Prevent Vascular Conditions
FDA Approves Use of Prevnar 13 Vaccine in Older Adults
Guidebook Offers Tips for Customizing Care to Older Adults
Portable Device May Prevent Vascular Conditions
FDA Approves Use of Prevnar 13...
01/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
