Providing optimal care for residents who are at a high risk for hospital readmission is one of the most significant challenges in long term care. While numerous factors place a resident at risk of hospital readmission or experiencing complications, studies have found that the inappropriate use of medication has a Read more…
Whether you’re just getting started in a career path or looking for a change of pace from retail pharmacy, long term care pharmacy jobs offer a diverse range of opportunities to match varied levels of expertise and education. As the population of older Americans continues to increase, long term care Read more…
Interdisciplinary Team Meetings Long term care pharmacies can help physicians, nurses and pharmacy consultants collaborate in a team environment in an effort to provide improved care. When each of these disciplines work together in collaboration make a more meaningful contribution to the goal of improving care and outcomes. This collaboration Read more…
Polypharmacy in the Elderly Affects Medication Adherence When patients take multiple medications, medication adherence often decreases. It makes sense. Patients need to remember more medications—when to take them, how to take them and even if they’ve taken them. In addition, packaging may be harder to read, understand, or open for Read more…
Long-term Care Pharmacy Solutions Should Look at Your Cost Breakdowns You’re focused on the bottom line. The big picture is important, but with all the costs that add up to your total pharmacy total, you also need to look at each component to optimize savings. Grane Rx can show you Read more…