Printer Friendly PDF CMS’ Hybrid Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure is Live In response to long-standing concerns from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other stakeholders about the unnecessary use of antipsychotic medications and potential for underreporting via...
Printer Friendly PDF An estimated 2 million older adults in the US have been taking benzodiazepines for more than 120 days1. Benzodiazepines are used for many conditions including anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, and panic disorders. Nonetheless, they are...
Printer Friendly PDF Diabetes Management Considerations for Older Adults Diabetes is a highly prevalent health condition in the aging population. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), over 29% of people over the age of 65 years have diabetes. The...
Printer-Friendly PDF In-Use Shortened Expiration Dates All products are good until their expiration date* when kept unopened and refrigerated (36°F-46°F [2°C-8°C]).Once opened or removed from the refrigerator for patient use, insulin and GLP-1 products in use should...
Printer Friendly PDF It is estimated that 50-70 % of nursing homes patients will be prescribed a systemic antibiotic over the course of a year1. A patient’s routine medications can interfere with certain antibiotics, decreasing their absorption significantly. If an...
IMPORTANT: Vaccine Update(s) Vaccine Admin Guidelines The CDC recently issued important vaccination guidance updates.NOTE: Our 2025-26 Vaccination Program Administration Guidelines have been revised to reflect these updates*. ➀ COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 vaccination is...
Printer Friendly PDF In This Issue: Open Enrollment & CMS Letters Medicare Cost Increases for 2026 2026 LIS Copay Ranges for Dual-Eligible Residents No More Donut Hole Inflation Reduction Act Drugs 2026 Changes To Insulin Costs Medicare Prescription Payment Plan...
Printer Friendly PDF Circulating Respiratory Viruses Circulating respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are more common in fall and winter, and can lead to significant illness and disease in the community care...
Printer Friendly PDF About RSV Related Respiratory Disease Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause significant lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in older patients, especially those with comorbidities identified by the CDC as heightened risk factors- asthma,...
Printer-Friendly PDF CMS Announces Significant Updates to Nursing Home Care Compare and the 5-Star Rating System The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued QSO-25-20-NH, outlining substantial updates to the Nursing Home Care Compare website and the...
Printer Friendly PDF What is Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)? AAD is common in individuals with Alzheimer’s dementia and can be a challenging behavioral symptom, characterized by restlessness, irritability, and in some cases, aggression. Effective management...
Printer Friendly PDF About Pneumococcal Infection and Disease Pneumococcal disease is a term used for a wide range of infections caused by bacteria called Streptococcuspneumoniae (pneumococcus). Ear and sinus infections are examples of mild infections these bacteria...