Printer Friendly PDF CDC’s Updated Pneumococcal Recommendations for Adults Two types of pneumococcal vaccines are available in the US:Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines: PPSV23 (Pneumovax)Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines:...
HealthDirect Resources
Webinar Training
We have partnered with the National Institute for Health Education & Training to provide our valued partners with complimentary monthly Webinars. These sessions are held on the first and last Wednesday of each month on topics relevant to both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facilities. These Webinars feature professional speakers and select continuing education credits. Use the link below to login and view past webinars.
Clinical Insight
Did You Know? Medications and Seizure Threshold
Printer Friendly PDF Certain medications can lower the seizure threshold and should be used cautiously or avoided in patients with a history of seizures. Risk of seizure can be further increased if: The medication is taken...
Did You Know? Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOAC’s)
Printer Friendly PDF What are DOAC’s and what are they used for? Anticoagulants are commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation and a variety of thrombotic conditions. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC’s) represent a major...
Did You Know? Nebulizer Storage Recommendations
Printer Friendly PDF Nebulizer Storage Comparison Chart (by Medication Name & Manufacturer) Medication NameManufacturerRefrigeration(Y or N)Expiration dateonce foil pouchis openedSpecific...
Blogs
Cataract Awareness Month
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. Versus glaucoma which is caused by too much fluid pressure inside your eye, leading to slow vision loss and loss of...
National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Statistics & Demographics Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of Dementia, an impairment of one’s ability to remember, think, or make typical daily decisions more of a challenge. Alzheimer’s disease is currently...
The Raise the Wage Act of 2021 (H.R.603), A Proposed Federal Minimum Wage Increase
The Raise the Wage Act of 2021, What are the Impacts on Long Term Care (LTC)? An aid to decrease LTC staff burnout and improve LTC resident's quality of care? Or does it include another cost measure for some already...
Managing Pharmacy Transitions Remotely
Pharmacy Change During a Pandemic Business is certainly not “as usual” in any industry, especially long-term and supported care. Staffing needs are being evaluated and altered almost daily, vendor/visitor/admission...
eBooks
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Creating Wellness, Reducing Costs: Targeting the Emotional Health of Residents, Staff and Families [eBook]
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the enormous set of issues associated with a lack of attention to the mental health needs of residents, staff and families. From failure to thrive, to the exodus of employees, to the anger...
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Succeeding in a Post-COVID World One Unvaccinated Convert at a Time [eBook]
As "Operation Warp Speed" began slowing down, long-term care administrators began to realize that the biggest battles still lie ahead of them. This eBook explores the challenges faced by administrators to address employee...
HD News
HealthDirect’s Chad Rollins – American Ninja Warrior Contestant
Chad Rollins is a pharmacist by day and a warrior by night, but there is more to his story. HealthDirect’s Chad Rollins, Pharm D, located at our Ozark, MO pharmacy, will be a contestant (season 14) on NBC’s American Ninja...
ASCP’s Annual NY Mid-State Chapter Event Organized by Brandi Van Valkenburg, Pharm D, BCGP
Kudos to HealthDirect’s Brandi Van Valkenburg, Pharm D, BCGP, for successfully organizing her twelfth annual ASCP (American Society of Consultant Pharmacists) New York Mid-State Chapter Meeting and Education Day. Over the...
HealthDirect Spotlight on Employee Ownership – Brianne Grescheck
A Decade of Dedication Brianne Grescheck began her journey in long-term care pharmacy 10 years ago as a floor tech at Colonial Pharmacy, in Utica, New York. Colonial Pharmacy was a small, local long-term care pharmacy that...
New HealthDirect Pharmacy Location: Ozark, Missouri
Our family of pharmacies is growing! The long-term care division of Family Pharmacy of Ozark, Missouri is now part of the HealthDirect pharmacy family. The Ozark, MO pharmacy team has a stellar reputation for...