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Starting & Maintaining a Long-Term Care Ethics Committee Tool Kit

Practice Management Tools
Ethics, Practice Management, Medical Director
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
The AMDA Tool Kit for Starting & Maintaining a Long-Term Care Ethics Committee provides a comprehensive guide to medical directors and others working in post-acute and long-term care who encounter ethical issues that need attention. The tool kit...

The Younger Adult in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Medication Management, Opioids, Mental Health, Parkinson's Disease, Younger Adult
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Long-term care (LTC) is no longer synonymous with "geriatric care." In the past 10 years, adults ages 31 to 64 have been the fastest growing population in nursing homes. The last national nursing home survey sponsored by the Centers for Disease...

Seizures in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Seizures
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
The Seizures in the Long-Term Care Setting manual is intended to help the interdisciplinary team in the post-acute and long-term care facility to: Become aware of the prevalence of seizures in the PALTC population Identify the signs and symptoms of...

Palliative Care in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
End-of-Life, Palliative Care
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Professionals caring for frail older adults understand that the percentage of patients dying in hospitals is decreasing while the percentage of patients dying at home or in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) facilities is increasing. Patients may...

Oral Health in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Oral Health
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
A wealth of epidemiological evidence demonstrates that the oral health status of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) patients is poor and that the oral care provided in the PALTC setting can be greatly improved. An equally abundant body of...

Immunization in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Federal Regulations, Immunization/Vaccination, Influenza, Pneumonia
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Take the lead in initiating and implementing activities to address and prevent influenza and pneumococcal disease in LTC facilities. With this tool kit, you’ll: Learn how to boost vaccination compliance among both residents and staff; Find out what...

Constipation and Diarrhea in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Constipation and Diarrhea
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Constipation and diarrhea are common problems in the post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) setting. Up to 80% of patients are affected. Chronic constipation has been shown to affect both overall psychological well being and quality of life. Diarrhea...

Atrial Fibrillation in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Cardiovascular Health, Atrial Fibrillation
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a serious health problem, the most common arrhythmia requiring hospital admission, and is associated with an increase in mortality. Because the prevalence of AF increases steadily with age, the number of patients in the...

Antithrombotic Therapy in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Cardiovascular Health, Antithrombotic Therapy, Stroke, Medication
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Antithrombotic therapy represents the mainstay of treatment and preventive measures in patients with atherothrombotic diseases. Both the incidence and prevalence of these diseases increase with age. Patients residing in the post-acute and long-term...

Anemia in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Anemia, Long-Term Care
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Anemia is a common problem in the post-acute and long-term care setting (PALTC) and can be associated with increased morbidity and reduced quality of life. Anemia is associated with increased disability, decreased physical performance, decreased...