Volume 24 - Issue 10 - November 2016 - ALTC
11/16/2016
Phyllis Tawiah, MD1 ; Melissa Black, MD2 ; Melissa Scott-Walker, CTRS3 ; Ebony Johnson, LPN3 ; Camille P Vaughan, MD, MS2
Phyllis Tawiah, MD1 ; Melissa Black, ...
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) remain the most common reasons for off-label use of antipsychotic medications in the nursing home.
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) remain the most common reasons for off-label use of antipsychotic medications in the nursing home.
Behavioral and psychological...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
11/16/2016
Michael L Wolff, MD1 ; Maryclaire Hassett, SLP2 ; Alyson Kelly, RN2
Michael L Wolff, MD1 ; Maryclaire Has...
Michael L Wolff, MD, and colleagues used an interdisciplinary problem-solving and educational approach to reduce liberally defined UTI incidence in a skilled nursing setting between 2011 and 2012.
Michael L Wolff, MD, and colleagues used an interdisciplinary problem-solving and educational approach to reduce liberally defined UTI incidence in a skilled nursing setting between 2011 and 2012.
Michael L Wolff, MD, and...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
11/15/2016
The theme of IDWeek was “Advancing Science, Improving Care” and featured the latest science and bench-to-bedside approaches of infectious diseases.
The theme of IDWeek was “Advancing Science, Improving Care” and featured the latest science and bench-to-bedside approaches of infectious diseases.
The theme of IDWeek was...
11/15/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
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11/16/2016
Advance care planning (ACP) is a difficult task for physicians and patients in the event of chronic or terminal illness, especially for those nearing death.
Advance care planning (ACP) is a difficult task for physicians and patients in the event of chronic or terminal illness, especially for those nearing death.
Advance care planning (ACP) is a...
11/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
11/15/2016
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
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The CMS's final rule, “Reform of Requirements for LTC Facilities,” revises the requirements that must be met to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.
The CMS's final rule, “Reform of Requirements for LTC Facilities,” revises the requirements that must be met to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.
The CMS's final rule, “Reform of...
11/15/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
11/15/2016
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
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The articles in the November issue of ALTC are centered around improving care and reducing hospitalizations for LTC residents through UTI prevention, disease management practices, and antipsychotic drug reductions.
The articles in the November issue of ALTC are centered around improving care and reducing hospitalizations for LTC residents through UTI prevention, disease management practices, and antipsychotic drug reductions.
The articles in the November...
11/15/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
