‘Already skeptical’ nursing home workers may need persuading after J&J shots resume, industry leaders...
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 26, 2021
Now that vaccinators are encouraged to resume giving Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 shot, nursing home stakeholders are questioning what effect the recent pause will have on vaccine uptake in a wary population.
Shorten antibiotic course for these common infections: American College of Physicians
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 07, 2021
Several common bacterial infections can be treated effectively with shorter courses of antibiotics than traditionally prescribed, according to new guidance from the ACP.
A potential ‘miracle’? Feds push monoclonal antibody treatments toward SNFs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 19, 2021
COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies are now widely available for use by skilled nursing facilities — and early results show promise, according to long-term care pharmacy leaders.
LTC, community pharmacies vie for role in federal COVID vaccine initiative
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 23, 2020
Nursing home and assisted living operators should talk with their existing pharmacy provider about their capability to participate in the federal government’s new COVID-19 vaccine delivery program,...
Opt-in COVID vaccine program kicks off; Feds partner with CVS, Walgreens
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 19, 2020
Long-term care facilities nationwide can voluntarily opt in to a free pharmacy partnership program that will provide and administer future COVID-19 vaccines on site, federal officials announced Friday.
Fauci and colleagues: Expect a diagnostic challenge this flu season — and stress vaccine education
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2020
A winter featuring flu and COVID-19 may create a diagnostic muddle for clinicians, said NIAID Director Anthony Fauci in a Thursday news conference. There is a pressing need to educate patients about getting...
LTC pharmacists expect to play major role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, administration
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 13, 2020
America’s long-term care pharmacists are preparing to play a major role in the distribution and administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, from moving vials to facilities to educating providers on packaging...
LTC pharmacies seek key role in COVID vaccine distribution
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2020
Long-term care pharmacies now have a voice in federal decisions about COVID vaccine delivery to nursing homes and assisted living communities, says the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists.
Low back pain treatment for older adults doesn’t match guidelines
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 23, 2020
Medicare recipients with low back pain are often given opioids and advanced imaging tests rather than guideline-recommended therapies, a study finds.
Two pneumonia shots safest for seniors despite new advisory, advocacy group says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2019
A leading senior advocacy group disagrees with changes to the CDC’s pneumonia vaccine recommendations for older adults.