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Volume 25 - Issue 1 - January/February 2017 - ALTC

Feature

Practical Research
A Survey of Modified-Texture Food and Beverage Practices in Long-Term Care Facilities in Florida
02/17/2017

Wendy J Dahl, PhD, RD; Amanda L Ford, MS

Wendy J Dahl, PhD, RD; Amanda L Ford,...
To promote safe swallowing, food texture characteristics including viscosity, cohesiveness, adhesiveness, and food particle size are important.
To promote safe swallowing, food texture characteristics including viscosity, cohesiveness, adhesiveness, and food particle size are important.
To promote safe swallowing, food...
02/17/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
Identifying High Reliability Practices for Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care, Part I: Literature Review
02/16/2017

Barbara I Braun, PhD1; Beth Ann Longo, DrPH, MSN, MBA, RN1; Salome Chitavi, PhD1; Linda Kusek, RN, MPH, CIC1; Laura Wagner, PhD, RN, GNP2; Daved van Stralen, MD, FAAP3; Deb Patterson Burdsall, PhD, RN-BC, CIC, FAPIC4; Jacqueline F Vance, RNC, BSN, CDONA/LTC, FACDONA5; Lona Mody, MD, MSc6  Mary Fran Clancy, RN, MSN7 ; Kristine M Donofrio1 ; Susan Yendro, RN, MSN8

Barbara I Braun, PhD1; Beth Ann Longo...
The need for strategies to reduce infections in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities is growing due to a focus on improving infection prevention practices.
The need for strategies to reduce infections in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities is growing due to a focus on improving infection prevention practices.
The need for strategies to...
02/16/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
Reducing International Normalized Ratio-Related After-Hours Calls for Warfarin Monitoring
02/16/2017

Casey V Fowler, DNP, MSN, NP-C, ARNP

Casey V Fowler, DNP, MSN, NP-C, ARNP ...
Authors sought to reduce INR-related after-hours calls using a a multifaceted intervention with nurse practitioners in OptumCare skilled nursing facilities.
Authors sought to reduce INR-related after-hours calls using a a multifaceted intervention with nurse practitioners in OptumCare skilled nursing facilities.
Authors sought to reduce...
02/16/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care

Column

LTC GPS
The Trump Administration’s Impact on LTC
02/16/2017

Richard G Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Column Editor

Richard G Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, A...
To gain insight into the impact of President Trump’s administration on LTC, Dr Stefanacci explores the history of the administration’s major players.
To gain insight into the impact of President Trump’s administration on LTC, Dr Stefanacci explores the history of the administration’s major players.
To gain insight into the impact...
02/16/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
Ask the Expert
Caring for the Aging Spine: Pain Management and Preemptive Techniques
02/16/2017

An interview with Kaliq Chang, MD, Atlantic Spine Center, Edison, NJ.

An interview with Kaliq Chang, MD, At...
Kaliq Chang, MD, discusses common spinal conditions that professionals should be mindful of in older adults and the steps to prevent and treat them.
Kaliq Chang, MD, discusses common spinal conditions that professionals should be mindful of in older adults and the steps to prevent and treat them.
Kaliq Chang,...
02/16/2017
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AGS Viewpoint
In Letters to President Trump and Congress, AGS Highlights Programs Essential to Supporting Older Adults
02/16/2017

American Geriatrics Society (AGS)

American Geriatrics Society (AGS) ...
In letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders, the AGS reinforced the importance of collaborating to support older Americans.
In letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders, the AGS reinforced the importance of collaborating to support older Americans.
In letters to President Donald...
02/16/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
Can Standardization Improve Care in LTCFs?
02/16/2017

Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor 

Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor  ...
The articles in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging highlight clinical issues commonly encountered in long-term care settings that may benefit from more consistent, evidence-based guidance regarding best practices.
The articles in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging highlight clinical issues commonly encountered in long-term care settings that may benefit from more consistent, evidence-based guidance regarding best practices.
The articles in this issue...
02/16/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care

Insights

Commentary
What We Mean When We Talk About Dementia
02/16/2017

Freddi Segal-Gidan, PA-C, PhD

Freddi Segal-Gidan, PA-C, PhD
Freddi Segal-Gidan, PA-C, PhD, explores neurocognitive issues including the history of dementia, its management, and its image in society.
Freddi Segal-Gidan, PA-C, PhD, explores neurocognitive issues including the history of dementia, its management, and its image in society.
Freddi Segal-Gidan, PA-C,...
02/16/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care

Special Report

First Report
American Heart Association 2016 Scientific Sessions
02/16/2017

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
The 2016 AHA Scientific Sessions discussed cutting-edge cardiovascular clinical practice from basic, clinical, population, and translational perspectives. 
The 2016 AHA Scientific Sessions discussed cutting-edge cardiovascular clinical practice from basic, clinical, population, and translational perspectives. 
The 2016 AHA Scientific...
02/16/2017
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