Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I recently came across a clinical issue in my practice as a consultant pharmacist to assisted living and long-term care facilities. The item in question was how to manage the apixaban diltiazem interaction. Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction Defined Apixaban is significantly metabolized by CYP3A4.

Long-Term Care Facilities 105

Long-Term Care Facilities Assisted Living 105

Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, and Bri Morris, PharmD, both from the National Community Pharmacists Association, discuss long-term care facilities and how they can make an impact on that patient population.

Long-Term Care Facilities 91

Long-Term Care Facilities 91

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

JULY 11, 2022

Right now, I am exclusively focused on COVID-19 response, specifically working to support our COVID-19 response efforts in long-term care facilities and vaccine rollout into those facilities. I am also the operational lead for North Carolina’s community pharmacy vaccine rollout. What led you to this career path?

Long-Term Care Facilities 130

Long-Term Care Facilities Independent Pharmacies Vaccines Community Pharmacies 130

Pharmacy Times

APRIL 16, 2024

Medical experts examine the current treatment landscape and goals for patients with hepatic encephalopathy, addressing patient outcomes and hospital discharge planning, while also acknowledging that some patients may require rehabilitation or long-term care facilities to sustain remission and optimize their recovery.

Long-Term Care Facilities 65

Long-Term Care Facilities Hospitals 65

Outsourcing Pharma

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The US agency plans to use the software firmâs Lighthouse technology to improve understanding of COVID-19 and other conditions in long-term care facilities.

Long-Term Care Facilities 59

Long-Term Care Facilities 59

PioneerRx

MARCH 1, 2023

In the state of Florida, CVS and Walgreens were tapped to administer the Covid-19 vaccine across assisted living and long-term care facilities. When they didn’t…

Long-Term Care Facilities 52

Long-Term Care Facilities Assisted Living Vaccines 52

OctariusRx

JANUARY 22, 2024

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.

Long-Term Care Facilities 83

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 83

OctariusRx

JULY 22, 2024

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.

Long-Term Care Facilities 81

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 81

OctariusRx

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.

Long-Term Care Facilities 86

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 86

Med Ed 101

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Working in assisted livings and long term care facilities for a large chunk of my career, its safe to say I’ve reviewed a few patients medications who are on hospice. I have three major pet peeves in hospice care that I feel like I encounter on a regular basis. Duplicate Therapy The first of those […].

Long-Term Care Facilities 52

Long-Term Care Facilities Assisted Living 52

OctariusRx

APRIL 8, 2024

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.

Long-Term Care Facilities 74

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 74

OctariusRx

JULY 17, 2023

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In our client newsletter, we are providing two separate lists of medications in short supply.

Long-Term Care Facilities 77

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 77

The Checkup by Singlecare

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Diverse work environments Pharmacy technicians often have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including retail locations, hospital pharmacies, and long-term care facilities. They can choose a work environment that fits their preferences and interact with myriad patient populations depending on that choice.

Long-Term Care Facilities 98

Long-Term Care Facilities Customer Service Patient Care Hospitals 98

pharmaphorum

JANUARY 27, 2021

Using Care Access’ mobile network, the trial can be run at the site of localised outbreaks, recruiting people living or working at long-term care facilities who are at high risk, for example, as well as workers in industrial and military settings.

Long-Term Care Facilities 94

Long-Term Care Facilities 94

OctariusRx

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. In addition to the two lists of unavailable medications, we are also including a table of medications made at the Baxter facility in NC.

Long-Term Care Facilities 80

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 80

Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Whether it be at a clinic, long term care facility, assisted living facility, or hospital, it can be easy for staff to have a cavalier attitude about the access to medications. I’ve worked within the walls of numerous types of settings that have access to life-saving and life-threatening medications.

Long-Term Care Facilities 40

Long-Term Care Facilities Assisted Living Hospitals 40

Med Ed 101

MAY 20, 2020

I stumbled into this article a while ago regarding Nuedexta off-label fraud for behavioral issues involving dementia patients in long term care facilities. It makes me sad and frustrated. I’d like to make a couple of points.

Labelling 40

Labelling Long-Term Care Facilities 40

Med Ed 101

JULY 1, 2020

A 79-year-old female at a long term care facility has had a long history of having aches and pains in her legs. I often find patients on numerous bedtime cocktails and this is often a situation where medications were slowly added over time for recurring symptoms of the same syndrome.

Long-Term Care Facilities 40

Long-Term Care Facilities 40

Med Ed 101

MAY 29, 2022

ES is a 61-year-old female who is a resident in a long-term care facility. She has a history of drug abuse, early-onset dementia, GERD, chronic pain, and osteoarthritis. The post Nitrofurantoin For Complicated UTI – Case Study appeared first on Med Ed 101.

Long-Term Care Facilities 40

Long-Term Care Facilities 40

OctariusRx

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As we have been doing over the last year, in the following quarter we will be providing our facilities with answers to the following questions and more… Does USP Chapter 797 impact ambulatory surgery centers or long-term care facilities? What changes to USP Chapter 797 will impact ASCs?

Long-Term Care Facilities 84

Long-Term Care Facilities Compounding 84

pharmaphorum

APRIL 6, 2021

The Oxevision system is primarily used in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, where there is a clear advantage to having hands-free monitoring, and can be used for example to monitor sleep patterns or make sure that a patient hasn’t fallen out of bed, left their room or carried out self-harm.

Long-Term Care Facilities 59

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA Nursing Homes Assisted Living 59

OctariusRx

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. Below we have two separate lists of medications in short supply. Common ASC medications in short supply: Atropine Sulfate Injection. Bacteriostatic 0.9%

Long-Term Care Facilities 84

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 84

indispensable health

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Regulate Controlled Substances Within Multiple Healthcare Settings These regulations require every healthcare setting (acute care facility, pharmacy, outpatient surgery center, long-term care facility, distributor, manufacturer, etc.)

Controlled Substances 52

Controlled Substances Long-Term Care Facilities Dosage 52

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 14, 2023

Additionally, AMR and antimicrobial drug consumption should be better monitored in hospitals, long-term care facilities and elsewhere. To reach these targets, the EC suggests that national action plans are strengthened, by increased monitoring of antibiotic use in each country.

Long-Term Care Facilities 52

Long-Term Care Facilities Documentation Hospitals 52

pharmaphorum

AUGUST 3, 2020

More than 40% of coronavirus deaths in the US have occurred in people who live or work in long-term care facilities, so if effective in the study the antibody could have a significant impact on the pandemic, according to Lilly. Results are due before the end of the year.

Nursing Homes 59

Nursing Homes Long-Term Care Facilities Immunization Vaccines 59

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MARCH 1, 2023

To date antibiotic stewardship interventions in long-term care facilities suggest that such programs collectively suggest potential to reduce antimicrobial use though the available interventions vary considerably with respect to design and intensity.

Long-Term Care Facilities 52

Long-Term Care Facilities Hospitals 52

OctariusRx

APRIL 10, 2023

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. Below we have two separate lists of medications in short supply. Injection Bags Sodium Chloride 14.6% Injection Sodium Chloride 23.4%

Long-Term Care Facilities 82

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 82

OctariusRx

MAY 13, 2024

Our quizzes are specific to practice settings, such as ambulatory surgery centers or long-term care facilities. When it comes to practice, the important thing is that you do it. There are many options available, both on paper and online. This helps make the calculations more relevant and enhances learning.

Long-Term Care Facilities 69

Long-Term Care Facilities Labelling Medication Labelling Documentation 69

OctariusRx

MAY 15, 2023

Our quizzes are specific to practice settings, such as ambulatory surgery centers or long-term care facilities. When it comes to practice, the important thing is that you do it. There are many options available, both on paper and online. This helps make the calculations more relevant and enhances learning.

Long-Term Care Facilities 73

Long-Term Care Facilities Labelling Medication Labelling Documentation 73

PharmD Live

MAY 13, 2024

“Polypharmacy and Elderly Patients: A 2020 Study,” Journal of Geriatric Care ). Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: Patients in these settings experience a polypharmacy rate approximately 50% higher than their counterparts living independently in the community. Reference: Smith, J. &

Long-Term Care Facilities 105

Long-Term Care Facilities Nursing Homes Prescription Filling Compounding 105

The FDA Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

In addition, a pharmacist could partially fill a schedule II prescription issued to patients in a Long Term Care Facility or who have a terminal medical illness diagnosis. The Final Rule a.

Controlled Substances 98

Controlled Substances Long-Term Care Facilities Dosage Communication 98

The Happy PharmD

JUNE 26, 2024

Picture pharmacists working diligently in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings, meticulously managing chronic conditions like mental health issues, cancer treatments, and cardiac health. The demand for geriatric pharmacists is rising steadily.

Long-Term Care Facilities 40

Long-Term Care Facilities Community Pharmacies Hospitals 40

PharmD Live

MAY 30, 2024

As medication regimens become more complex, older adults may struggle to maintain their autonomy, leading to a greater need for assisted living or long-term care facilities. This dependency can affect their self-esteem and quality of life.

Hospitals 119

Hospitals Long-Term Care Facilities Dosage Assisted Living 119

Aureus Medical Group

JULY 6, 2022

Medical Solutions specializes in placing quality travel nurses, allied healthcare professionals, interim clinical leaders, and non-clinical professionals, in contingent as well as permanent positions, for hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities throughout the U.S.

Long-Term Care Facilities 52

Long-Term Care Facilities Assisted Living Hospitals Patient Care 52

indispensable health

DECEMBER 15, 2020

That same pharmacy technician saw the need and informed management at the long-term care facility to reach out to us to help. On their staff is a pharmacy technician that had previously worked with us as a pharmacy technician.

Long-Term Care Facilities 52

Long-Term Care Facilities Hospitals 52

OctariusRx

JANUARY 16, 2023

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. Below we have two separate lists of medications in short supply. Common ASC medications in short supply: Albuterol Sulfate Inhalational Solution.

Long-Term Care Facilities 68

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 68

OctariusRx

JULY 25, 2022

The first list covers the most commonly used medications in ambulatory surgery centers, while the second addresses medications commonly used long-term care facilities. Below we have two separate lists of medications in short supply. Common ASC medications in short supply: Atropine Sulfate Injection. Bacteriostatic 0.9%

Long-Term Care Facilities 52

Long-Term Care Facilities FDA 52