Volume 21 - Issue 2 - February 2013 - ALTC
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
04/25/2013
Consistent Vision Care is Beneficial in the Nursing Home Setting
Consistent Vision Care is Beneficial in the Nursing Home Setting
Consistent Vision Care is...
04/25/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
02/19/2013
2013 news articles that include information on medicine, treatments, and other medical advancements.
2013 news articles that include information on medicine, treatments, and other medical advancements.
2013 news articles that include...
02/19/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Washington Update
02/15/2013
"Fiscal Cliff" and Threats to Medicare Payments and Programs Averted
"Fiscal Cliff" and Threats to Medicare Payments and Programs Averted
"Fiscal Cliff" and Threats to...
02/15/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Editor's Page
02/19/2013
Risk management is important in any healthcare setting, but the more complex the patient population, the more challenges this poses.
Risk management is important in any healthcare setting, but the more complex the patient population, the more challenges this poses.
Risk management is important in...
02/19/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Review
02/19/2013
William D. Smucker, MD
Affiliations:
Summa Health System, Akron, OH
Family and Community Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH
Altenheim Nursing Home, Strongsville, OH
William D. Smucker, MD
Affiliations...
Atrial fibrillation is common among frail elders in long-term care (LTC) and is a significant risk factor for severe stroke.
Atrial fibrillation is common among frail elders in long-term care (LTC) and is a significant risk factor for severe stroke.
Atrial fibrillation is common...
02/19/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Case Report and Brief Review
02/19/2013
Julie Pullen, MS, GNP-C1,2; Charlotta Eaton, MD1
Julie Pullen, MS, GNP-C1,2; Charlotta...
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but potentially fatal adverse event of antipsychotic medication.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but potentially fatal adverse event of antipsychotic medication.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome...
02/19/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Try This
02/15/2013
Use of physical restraints in older adults is associated with poor outcomes.
Use of physical restraints in older adults is associated with poor outcomes.
Use of physical restraints in...
02/15/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
02/19/2013
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Series Editor: Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, ...
While 2012 was an active year of change for long-term care (LTC) providers, 2013 is expected to be even more turbulent.
While 2012 was an active year of change for long-term care (LTC) providers, 2013 is expected to be even more turbulent.
While 2012 was an active year of...
02/19/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
02/15/2013
May 3-5, 2013
American Geriatrics Society 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting
Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
www.americangeriatrics.org
May 3-5, 2013
American Geriatrics Society 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting
Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
www.americangeriatrics.org
May 3-5, 2013
American...
02/15/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Special Report
First Report
02/15/2013
Effect of Forced Transitions on the Most Functionally Impaired Nursing Home Residents
Effect of Forced Transitions on the Most Functionally Impaired Nursing Home Residents
Effect of Forced Transitions on...
02/15/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
