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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...

Determination of Medical Necessity of Rehabilitation Therapy Services

Long-Term Care Information Series
Rehabilitation, Resident, Assessment
Physician
Medicare defines medical necessity as a determination that a service is reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury. However, the use of this term in health care settings is controversial and often confusing...

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...

Assisted Living Series Set

Assisted Living Series
Assisted Living, Change of Condition, Medication, Medication Management, Resident, Assessment
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Patients & Families, Physician
AMDA has created a revolutionary set of easy-to-implement tools, called the Assisted Living Series. The series is used to assist caregivers in keeping older adults in the comfort and support of their surroundings, extending their personal life...

Medication Management Part II: For Caregivers

Assisted Living Series
Assisted Living, Medication, Medication Management, Resident, Assessment
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Patients & Families, Physician
This guide will help caregivers learn skills and steps that can be used to better manage residents' medications. Caregivers will be able to talk about medications with their residents, family members, and primary care practioners. Learning how to...