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National Academies of Science Report Calls for Strengthening Medical Director Education and Transparency Requirements

Policy Snapshot
April 8, 2022
Last week, the National Academy of Sciences released a comprehensive report, The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality-Honoring Our Commitment to Residents, Families and Staff. The 600-page report identifies critical opportunities to...

Tolerance of Fentanyl Pectin Nasal Spray for Procedural Pain in Geriatric Patients

JAMDA
April 7, 2022
We aimed to assess the tolerance of fentanyl pectin nasal spray (FPNS) when used to treat procedural pain caused by wound dressing or physiotherapy in patients older than 75 years with or without opioid background treatment.

First Clinician of the Year Is a True Team Player

Spotlight
April 6, 2022
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join “It’s been gratifying to see the evolution of interdisciplinary practice. I’ve enjoyed working and collaborating with medical directors and other physicians,” says Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA, CGP, BCPP, recipient...

Nursing Home Workers’ Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic in France

JAMDA
April 6, 2022
The present study sought to examine mental health problems among nursing home workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, to investigate COVID-19–related fears, and to identify prepandemic factors associated with current mental health issues.

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Performance of a Continuous Temperature Monitor in Older Adults and Staff in Congregate-Living Facilities

JAMDA
April 5, 2022
Residents of congregate-living facilities are susceptible to disability and mortality from infection given the presence of advanced age, multimorbidity, and frailty—as demonstrated in the recent COVID pandemic. This study assessed the feasibility,...

The Influence of Prior Functional Status on Self-Care Improvement During a Skilled Nursing Facility Stay

JAMDA
April 5, 2022
Older adults' prior health status can influence their recovery after a major illness. We investigated the association between older adults’ independence in self-care tasks prior to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay and their self-care function...

Cost-Effectiveness of an Online Intervention for Caregivers of People Living With Dementia

JAMDA
April 5, 2022
Little evidence exists on costs or cost-effectiveness of online interventions for caregivers of people living with dementia. We aimed to assess cost-effectiveness of online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for dementia caregivers with mild-to-...

Potential for Drug Interactions and Polypharmacy From Treatment of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care

JAMDA
April 5, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to public attention significant vulnerabilities of older adults living in long-term care (LTC).1,2 This is due not only to the direct risk of COVID-19 and its potential complications but also the potential for...

Remote Infection Control Assessments of US Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic, April to June 2020

JAMDA
April 5, 2022
Nursing homes (NHs) provide care in a congregate setting for residents at high risk of severe outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection. In spring 2020, NHs were implementing new guidance to minimize SARS-CoV-2 spread among residents and staff.

Antibiotic Deescalation Opportunities for Residents in Assisted Living Facilities

JAMDA
April 3, 2022
Antibiotic prescribing patterns offer insights into clinical care across different health care settings, especially in nursing homes (NHs). These residents are highly susceptible to infection and are frequently inappropriately treated with...