Volume 21 - Issue 7 - July 2013 - ALTC
Feature
Practical Research
07/17/2013
Kathleen Abrahamson, PhD, RN1; Priscilla Arling, PhD2; Greg Arling, PhD3
Kathleen Abrahamson, PhD, RN1; Prisci...
In 2006, the Minnesota Performance-based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) was launched to fund provider-initiated quality improvement (QI) projects addressing a wide range of persistent quality issues in nursing homes. In this article, the...
In 2006, the Minnesota Performance-based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) was launched to fund provider-initiated quality improvement (QI) projects addressing a wide range of persistent quality issues in nursing homes. In this article, the...
In 2006, the Minnesota...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
07/17/2013
Michael K. Williams, MD, FACP
Michael K. Williams, MD, FACP
Storytelling is a mechanism by which the elderly re-experience notable events of their past. Physicians who treat the elderly should encourage these reminiscences, as they often provide some sense of well-being to the storyteller. When the...
Storytelling is a mechanism by which the elderly re-experience notable events of their past. Physicians who treat the elderly should encourage these reminiscences, as they often provide some sense of well-being to the storyteller. When the...
Storytelling is a mechanism by...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Case Report and Brief Review
07/17/2013
William Nassour, MD; Mel A. Ona, MD; Tshering Amdo, MD
William Nassour, MD; Mel A. Ona, MD; ...
Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a rare condition characterized by intense purple discoloration of the urine.
Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a rare condition characterized by intense purple discoloration of the urine.
Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS)...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Editor's Page
07/17/2013
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
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As healthcare systems continue to move toward incentivized, pay-for-performance models, which increase facility and provider accountability, quality improvement is playing a greater role in the future of nursing home care.
As healthcare systems continue to move toward incentivized, pay-for-performance models, which increase facility and provider accountability, quality improvement is playing a greater role in the future of nursing home care.
As healthcare systems continue...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
07/17/2013
The team approach to eldercare is particularly important in long-term care settings, where older residents typically have multiple complex conditions and needs.
The team approach to eldercare is particularly important in long-term care settings, where older residents typically have multiple complex conditions and needs.
The team approach to eldercare...
07/17/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
07/17/2013
Ask the Expert: Safe Prescribing of Anticonvulsants in Older Patients With EpilepsyThe Use of Clobazam in Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in Older AdultsIn Open-Label Extension Studies, Rotigotine Transdermal Patch Demonstrates Safety...
Ask the Expert: Safe Prescribing of Anticonvulsants in Older Patients With EpilepsyThe Use of Clobazam in Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in Older AdultsIn Open-Label Extension Studies, Rotigotine Transdermal Patch Demonstrates Safety...
Ask the Expert: Safe Prescribing...
07/17/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
07/17/2013
Aida B. Wen, MD1; Tin M. Maung, MD2; Gregory Gatchell, DO1,3; Yukako Tachibana, MD4; Christina Bell, MD1; Jeannette Koijane, MPH5; Kenneth Zeri, RN, MS, NHA5; Kamal Masaki, MD1
Aida B. Wen, MD1; Tin M. Maung, MD2; ...
Engaging the leadership of nursing homes (NHs) in a collaborative fashion can enhance the implementation of quality end-of-life care.
Engaging the leadership of nursing homes (NHs) in a collaborative fashion can enhance the implementation of quality end-of-life care.
Engaging the leadership of...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
07/17/2013
Age Does Not Independently Predict Poor Outcomes in Patients With Escherichia coli Infection
Age Does Not Independently Predict Poor Outcomes in Patients With Escherichia coli Infection
Age Does Not Independently...
07/17/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
