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Stay on top of the latest long-term care news with our monthly Quality Digest newsletter.

| View in browser PharMerica's Model Psychotropic Stewardship Program Psychotropics continue to be a topic of survey focus, with substantial regulatory oversight afforded to this high-risk drug class. PharMerica recently released an annual update to its model Psychotropic Stewardship Program, which helps facilities operate as proper stewards of psychotropic medications. The 2024-25 edition includes updated forms, resources, and continuing education programs in addition to the program’s core elements checklist, sample policies and procedures, reporting and tracking templates, and more. LEARN MORE \> Did You Know? Expired Medication Audits This updated guide reviews the steps necessary to conduct an expired medication inventory audit, including areas to check, products to include, and helpful tips. The guide also includes a printable check-off form to make audits easier for staff. LEARN MORE \> E-Guide: Frailty Assessments Frailty can lead to isolation, vulnerability, and a decreased quality of life. In this e-guide, Dr. William Mills, executive VP of medical affairs and innovation at BrightSpring Health Services, shares his insights on recognizing and assessing frailty, employing exercise as a way to counter its effects, and measuring the outcomes of interventions.  LEARN MORE \> Leveraging Your Consultant Pharmacist for Savings Seniors presenting with numerous prescription medications and high-acuity conditions, combined with current price inflations, form the perfect recipe for rising pharmacy spend. From medication regimen reviews to helping take the burden off nursing staff, learn how consultant pharmacists are valuable allies in reducing costs. LEARN MORE \> Compliance Cue F760: Free of Significant Medication Errors  F760 provides surveyor guidance on keeping residents free of medication errors that cause discomfort or jeopardize health and safety. This Compliance Cue includes information about what constitutes a significant error, the medications that pose the highest risk, and steps that facilities can take to stay in compliance. LEARN MORE \> Looking for more like this? Visit PharMerica's library of Compliance Cues to help keep your facility in compliance. Managing Payment and Regulatory Risk in 2024 Tuesday, August 20 1pm ET REGISTER \> Staffing Mandate Compliance Update Tuesday, September 10 1pm ET REGISTER \> GUIDE Model: What Senior Living Operators Need to Know Tuesday, September 24 1pm ET REGISTER \> A Collaborative Approach to Medication Optimization Tuesday, October 22 1pm ET REGISTER \> PharMerica, 805 N. Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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