This rapid review aimed to identify the strategies used to (re)integrate essential caregivers (ECs) into the LTC setting, particularly pertaining to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, this rapid review aimed to identify the...
Although physical activity (PA) in late life is considered a preventive factor for dementia, effects of different types of PAs on the development of dementia in early old age are unclear. This study aimed to determine the effect of leisure-time and...
Up to 15% of the 1.4 million US nursing home (NH) residents receive antibiotics daily. Antibiotic use in NHs is often inappropriate, contributing to quality and safety concerns as well as antibiotic resistance. Information technology (IT) maturity—...
Delirium is known to contribute to increased rates of institutionalization and mortality. The full extent of adverse outcomes, however, remains understudied. We aimed to systematically assess the discharge destinations and mortality risk in...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now posting data on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots administered to nursing home residents and staff on the Medicare.gov Care Compare website . The data will show resident and staff booster...
On December 28, the FDA revised the emergency use authorization for COVID-19 convalescent plasma with high titers of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. It’s authorized for treatment of COVID-19 in patients with immunosuppressive disease or getting...
The January 2022 refresh of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program data is available on the Care Compare webpage and in the Provider Data Catalog . Visit the SNF Quality Public Reporting webpage for more information.
Take online training to get Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home guidance on COVID-19 preparedness, resident-centered care, and infection prevention and control. You can get a certificate of participation.
Guardianship laws have changed significantly over the 20th and 21st centuries to shift from the “best interests” model to the “supported decision-making” model. Such changes reflect the importance of supporting the dignity of risk of persons who...
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join PALTC22, AMDA’s Annual Conference, is all about learning, connecting, sharing, and engaging. But this year’s Opening General Session (set for Thursday, March 10) will offer attendees a powerful and unique...
