When working with residents who have chronic diseases, such as diabetes, it’s important for long-term care pharmacy providers to consider all facets of care, including vaccinations. So what’s the connection between vaccines and diabetes? There are two very important reasons why vaccines have a high level of importance for residents Read more…
Long-term care pharmacy services aren’t limited to the dispensing of oral medications—vaccines and insulin injectables are also among the items dispensed. Staying up-to-date on the latest findings related to injections is key for LTC pharmacy services providers. Blood glucose control can be a challenge in our geriatric resident population for Read more…
At the end of September, CMS finally approved and released the roll-out schedule for the long- awaited Final Rule, which includes some regulations related to LTC pharmacy services. Phase 1 was effective on Nov. 28, 2016, and Phase 2 will be effective on Nov. 28, 2017. The Final Rule encompasses Read more…
In PACE pharmacy, medications are typically dispensed to participants in monthly increments that are either picked up at the PACE center or delivered to the home. But what happens when a participant’s medication regimen needs to change in the middle of a cycle? Because PACE participants usually take multiple medications Read more…
At Grane Rx, we’re committed to providing the highest-quality LTC pharmacy services. As part of that commitment, we share an ongoing series of pharmacy updates from our Chief Clinical Officer, designed to keep you in the know on clinical topics related to longterm care pharmacy and PACE pharmacy. At times, Read more…
At Grane Rx, we’re committed to providing the highest-quality long term care pharmacy services. As part of that commitment, we share an ongoing series of pharmacy updates from our Chief Clinical Officer, designed to keep you in the know on clinical topics related to LTC pharmacy services and PACE pharmacy. Read more…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have placed increased emphasis on avoiding hospital readmissions over the past few years—for good reason. According to the Center for Health Information and Analysis, hospital readmissions cost Medicare $26 million annually. Of that amount, $17 million is avoidable. What role does nursing home Read more…
At Grane Rx, we’re committed to providing the highest-quality post acute care pharmacy services. As part of that commitment, we share an ongoing series of pharmacy updates from our Chief Clinical Officer. This keeps you in the know on clinical topics related to long term care pharmacy and PACE pharmacy. Read more…
At Grane Rx, we’re committed to providing the highest-quality senior care pharmacy services. As part of that commitment, we share an ongoing series of pharmacy updates from our Chief Clinical Officer, designed to keep you in the know on clinical topics related to long term care pharmacy and PACE pharmacy. Read more…
At Grane Rx, we’re committed to providing the highest-quality LTC pharmacy services. As part of that commitment, we share an ongoing series of pharmacy updates from our Chief Clinical Officer, designed to keep you in the know on clinical topics related to long term care pharmacy and PACE pharmacy. Antibiotic Read more…