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Decrease in Antibacterial Use and Facility-Level Variability After the Introduction of Guidelines and Implementation of Physician-Pharmacist-Nurse Quality Circles in Swiss Long-term Care Facilities

JAMDA
July 18, 2019
The objective of this study is to describe antibacterial use in long-term care facilities and to investigate the determinants of use.

A Graphical Exploration of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: Resident vs Caregiver Perceptions

JAMDA
July 17, 2019
Limitations in physical functioning, mental health, and/or cognitive functioning are the primary reasons why older adults need help.1 In a care setting, caregivers not only support residents with daily activities but also assess the health status of...

A Group-based Trajectory Analysis of Longitudinal Psychotropic Agent Use and Adverse Outcomes Among Older People

JAMDA
July 17, 2019
Existing evidence on long-term psychotropic polypharmacy in older people is scarce despite serious safety concerns regarding this issue. This study aims to identify distinct trajectories of longitudinal psychotropic agent use and to examine the...

Shark Tank Program Continues to Set High Bar for Innovation

Spotlight
July 15, 2019
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join The Society’s annual Shark Tank competition continues to bring innovative organizations and individuals to the table and engage our members in the endless possibilities of cutting-edge technology for quality...

High-Intensity Telemedicine Reduces Emergency Department Use by Older Adults With Dementia in Senior Living Communities

JAMDA
July 14, 2019
Individuals with dementia have high rates of emergency department (ED) use for acute illnesses. We evaluated the effect of a high-intensity telemedicine program that delivers care for acute illnesses on ED use rates for individuals with dementia who...

July 14, 2019

Weekly Roundup
July 14, 2019

CMMI Director Steps Down

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Practice Management, Practitioners
July 12, 2019
This week, it was announced that Adam Boehler will be stepping down from his role are the Director of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation and Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Mr. Boehler was...

House Energy & Commerce Passes Health Bills

Policy Snapshot
Practitioners
July 12, 2019
This week, the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee passed 10 bills out of committee. One of the bills passed was the EMPOWER for Health Act (HR 2781 ). The bill reauthorizes Health Workforce Programs including the Geriatric Workforce...

SNF PPS Patient Driven Payment Model: Get Ready for Implementation on October 1

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Practice Management, Practitioners
July 12, 2019
SNF PPS Patient Driven Payment Model: Get Ready for Implementation on October 1 On October 1, the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is replacing the Resource Utilization Group, Version IV for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective...

Factors Associated With Improvement in Frailty Status Defined Using the Frailty Phenotype: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

JAMDA
July 10, 2019
Frailty is a state characterized by decreased reserve across multiple physiological systems due to aged-related cumulative deficits.1 Once frailty has developed, it often leads to a downward spiral in overall health.1 However, frailty is not...