HD Clinical Insights
Clinical Insights from HealthDirect keep you informed and up-to-date with actionable content including did-you-know and product-focused resources.
HealthDirect Clinical Articles
-
Antipsychotic Dose Equivalents
Read More: Antipsychotic Dose EquivalentsSecond Generation Antipsychotics Antipsychotic Usage in Long Term Care Antipsychotics are used for a variety of indications in LTC. Sometimes, patients need to be switched from one antipsychotic to another for insurance reasons, efficacy, or adverse effects.…
-
Guidelines on the use of Aspirin for Prevention of ASCVD
Read More: Guidelines on the use of Aspirin for Prevention of ASCVDTo use Aspirin, or not to use Aspirin – That is the Question Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US for those 65 years of age and older.As people age, their risk for…
-
Preventing Flu in Nursing Homes | HealthDirect
Read More: Preventing Flu in Nursing Homes | HealthDirectFlu prevention in long-term care facilities is nothing to take lightly. As you know, senior residents are especially vulnerable to flu and developing flu-related complications, like pneumonia. Not to mention, the 2017-2018 flu season was especially bad,…
Ready for a Better LTC Pharmacy Partner?
Have questions for the HealthDirect team? Interested in becoming a care partner, requesting a pharmacy consultation or have billing questions? We’d love to help! Contact the HealthDirect Pharmacy Services team below or give us a call at 1 (888) 599-4379, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST.