Lawmakers to focus on e-prescribing in March event
Feb 28, 2008
The 3rd Annual Safe-Rx Awards, an event to be held next month, will spotlight changes and advances in the field of “e-prescribing,” a practice that is becoming more commonly used in nursing...
Nursing home theme of the summer: medication
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 18, 2013
The first day of summer is not quite upon us, but it seems the season’s blockbuster movie and hit song may already have been decided. And when it comes to long-term news, I’m ready to declare...
Alzheimer’s drugs offer promise of treatment for other diseases
Jun 12, 2008
Drugs used to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease may lead to advancements in the treatment of other afflictions, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Key strategies for proper hazardous drug disposal
By
Jennifer Maniscalco
May 18, 2015
Although long-term care organizations successfully distribute drugs to patients every day, their processes for getting rid of the waste associated with those medications may sometimes fall short, exposing...
AMA stresses importance of flu shots for doctors, patients
Oct 08, 2008
To help stop the spread of flu this season, doctors should talk to their patients about getting vaccinated–and get shots themselves, according to the American Medical Association’s news service.
Take heed when using antidepressants, council says
Jan 08, 2008
Nursing homes need to appropriately evaluate residents for depression and use antidepressant medication judiciously, according to a council of long-term care professionals.
Technology improves medication safety measures
By
Jeff Harrell, Pharm. D.
Jan 07, 2013
No matter your role in healthcare, medication safety is a challenge that has caused you concern. In my job as co-owner of SureCare Rx, an independently owned and operated pharmacy partner to long-term...
Most assisted living residents need meds help, survey finds
Feb 05, 2008
A new survey of assisted living facilities finds that the vast majority of their residents receive help with their medications from staff members.
Stimulus money could bolster e-prescribing practices, report finds
Mar 18, 2009
As many as three out of four doctors may be using e-prescribing technology within five years, according to a recently released report.
CMS reminds Medicare Part D providers of obligations to nursing home residents
Dec 03, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently reminded Medicare Part D plan providers of their duty to provide convenient access to network pharmacies for long-term care residents.