medications for PACE participants. Anticoagulation therapy is commonly utilized in PACE participants who: have had a blood clot previously have atrial fibrillation have a synthetic heart valve have had knee or hip replacement therapy have mitral stenosis have endocarditis Under normal circumstances, blood clotting is essential to one’s well-being to Read more…
Staff at long-term care facilities, including providers of LTC pharmacy services, may be exposed to hazardous medications at various points throughout the day. It is likely that staff will be involved in activities that have the potential for contact with uncontained medications. Exposure to these medications in the workplace has Read more…
In a recent blog, we took a look at medications that increase fall risk and the role long-term care pharmacy providers play in mitigating that risk. Let’s take a deeper dive into that topic and look at why effective medication management is essential. Medication management plays a vital role in Read more…
Medications and their side effects are a leading cause of falls in older Americans. This is something that long-term care pharmacy providers needs to remain vigilant about. Falls in older adults can be debilitating. It is important that all providers note medications that are known to have exaggerated side effects Read more…
Although most of our residents are protected from exposure to the outdoor winter elements the majority of the time, the winter weather can still have harsh effects on those indoors. It’s important for post-acute care pharmacy providers to remind other care providers that proper skin care is even more prudent Read more…
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…
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…