Long-Term Care Information Series

AMDA’s information series tool kits are designed to guide the reader through basic geriatric medicine and the post-acute and long-term care environment. For example — how does this condition typically present itself in a frail older person? What is its incidence and impact in post-acute and long-term care? What things should a practitioner consider about this environment that differs from an acute care setting such as workforce, regulations, accessibility of diagnostic equipment, etc.?

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The IOU/UTI Tool Kit

Long-Term Care Information Series
Urinary Incontinence
NP/PA, Physician
IMPROVING OUTCOMES OF UTI TOOL KIT Implementing antibiotic stewardship programs in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings is a major priority. This can be a daunting challenge, since many health care providers are uncertain where to start...

Clinical Collaboration in the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Payment, Coding, Reimbursement, & Documentation, Practitioners, Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA)
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Teamed with physicians, advanced practice nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) may enhance the nursing and medical care available to post-acute and long-term care facility patients. Driven by documented positive outcomes and favorable...

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...

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...