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Volume 24 - Issue 10 - November 2016 - ALTC

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Review
Managing Heart Failure in Long-term Care
11/29/2016
Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C, FNP-BC
Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C, FNP-BC, performed an integrative review, compiling the best practices for the management of heart failure in long-term care settings in order to prevent rehospitalizations and improve outcomes for patients...
Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C, FNP-BC, performed an integrative review, compiling the best practices for the management of heart failure in long-term care settings in order to prevent rehospitalizations and improve outcomes for patients...
Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C,...
11/29/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care

Department

LTC Bulletin Board
Intensive Case Management Cost Effective for Dementia Patients
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
For older adults with dementia, an intensive case management model (ICMM) of care was more cost effective than a linkage model (LM).
For older adults with dementia, an intensive case management model (ICMM) of care was more cost effective than a linkage model (LM).
For older adults with dementia,...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
Legislation to Revamp Medicare for Chronic Conditions Recently Drafted
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
A new piece of legislation that has been drafted by the Senate Finance Committee may help to improve outcomes and care coordination for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease. 
A new piece of legislation that has been drafted by the Senate Finance Committee may help to improve outcomes and care coordination for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease. 
A new piece of legislation that...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
Updated Diabetes Guidelines Recommend Increased Physical Activity
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
The American Diabetes Association released new, comprehensive guidelines for regular, structured physical exercise for patients with diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association released new, comprehensive guidelines for regular, structured physical exercise for patients with diabetes.
The American Diabetes...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
Low Recovery Rate for Hip Fractures in Older Adults
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
Despite efforts to provide rehabilitation, older adults who suffer hip fractures are less likely to fully recover to previous levels of function.
Despite efforts to provide rehabilitation, older adults who suffer hip fractures are less likely to fully recover to previous levels of function.
Despite efforts to provide...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
CMS Proposed Rule for LTCFs Improves Care and Safety Protections for Residents
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
The White House Office of Management and Budget has finished its review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid final rule updating participation requirements for long-term care facilities.
The White House Office of Management and Budget has finished its review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid final rule updating participation requirements for long-term care facilities.
The White House Office of...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Reduces Hospitalization Risk in LTC Residents
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
In a presentation, Fluzone High-Dose vaccine reduced the risk of all-cause hospitalization and hospitalization for respiratory conditions among LTC residents.
In a presentation, Fluzone High-Dose vaccine reduced the risk of all-cause hospitalization and hospitalization for respiratory conditions among LTC residents.
In a presentation, Fluzone...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
Eldercare Professionals Require More Training, Better Pay
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
Eldercare professionals should be required to have 120 hours of training and compensation should reflect the skills and knowledge required to perform the work. 
Eldercare professionals should be required to have 120 hours of training and compensation should reflect the skills and knowledge required to perform the work. 
Eldercare professionals should...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
No Significant Survival Benefits With Abdominal Aneurysm Screenings in Older Men
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
Research published online in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests the use of administrative databases, such as the electoral roll, to identify and invite men for abdominal aortic aneurysms screening increased the detection rate but mortality was...
Research published online in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests the use of administrative databases, such as the electoral roll, to identify and invite men for abdominal aortic aneurysms screening increased the detection rate but mortality was...
Research published online in...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
Hip Fracture Hospitalizations: Quality of Post-Acute Care Determines Long-Term Outcomes
11/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
A study suggests that quality of post-acute care older adults receive after a hip fracture has a greater impact on recovery than care received at the hospital.
A study suggests that quality of post-acute care older adults receive after a hip fracture has a greater impact on recovery than care received at the hospital.
A study suggests that quality of...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care

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