Learn more about Sharell Shippen, Director of Spirituality, HumanGood, Duarte, CA.
Incontinence management: A crisis in plain sight
By
Amy S. Chidester
Aug 09, 2023
I find often when trying to help providers improve their quality and operational performance metrics, most of the time they are overlooking or ignoring a major foundational concept. Two-thirds of the...
Dementia in older adults linked to benzodiazepines, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 09, 2023
People 65 and older who were diagnosed with anxiety have a higher risk for being diagnosed with dementia. And they’re more apt to receive a dementia diagnosis if they take a benzodiazepine, new research...
Older women are being overdiagnosed with breast cancer — especially those over 85
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 09, 2023
Women over 70 could be getting overdiagnosed for breast cancer, a new study finds.
Healthcare workers at high risk of drug overdose, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 09, 2023
Healthcare workers including nurses and behavioral health workers have two times the risk for drug overdose compared to people who don’t work in the field, a new study shows.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 9
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 09, 2023
This protein is linked to higher death risk … More air pollution, more mental health service usage in people with dementia … Wegovy lowers cardiovascular risk … Eating legumes can reduce Parkinson’s...
DEA appears ready to allow some providers expanded telehealth prescribing rights
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 09, 2023
The US Drug Enforcement Agency will consider relaxing its rules on prescribing controlled substances via telehealth appointments, a move that could ease concerns of long-term care providers administering...
Meet Jackie Pappalardi, 2023 Veteran VIP
By
Rachael Zimlich
Aug 09, 2023
Learn more about Jackie Pappalardi, Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care, New York State Health Facilities Association / New York State Center for Assisted Living, Albany, NY.
Meet Hannah Sizemore, 2023 Rising Star
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 09, 2023
Learn more about Hannah Sizemore, Administrator, Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation Center, Barbourville KY.
Drug overdose death risk increased for specific healthcare workers
Aug 08, 2023
Significantly increased risk observed for social or behavioral health workers, registered nurses, health care support workers