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title: Our January Quality Digest 📰
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Antibiotic stewardship updates, new webinars (with free CEs!), and more. 

| View in browser   We Want to Hear from You! 2026 is upon us, and we're busy planning for a new year of connecting, learning, and exploring timely topics. To make sure we cover what matters most, we want to hear from you! Click the button below to take a brief survey and tell us the topics you'd like us to explore this year. Share Your Thoughts \> PharMerica's Model Antibiotic Stewardship Program Updated for 2026 PharMerica’s model antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) addresses core elements of medication stewardship as recommended by the CDC, including facility leadership support, accountability, antibiotic use policies, tracking tools, and infection management guidelines. Our program is reviewed annually by an infectious disease specialist to ensure the program is up to date with current best practices. Learn More \> Did You Know? Medications with Shortened Expiration Dates Once certain products are opened and in use, they must be used within a specific timeframe to avoid reduced stability, sterility and potentially reduced efficacy. This list, newly updated, is abridged to cover some common medications whose package inserts detail shortened expirations once in-use.  View the Fact Sheet \> Did You Know? Hypertension in Frail Older Adults High blood pressure remains the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, making it the most prevalent, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In response, professional organizations have updated their guidelines to emphasize lower blood pressure targets. However, tighter blood pressure control in frail older adults can increase the risk of adverse consequences, including falls and fractures.  View the Fact Sheet \> Medication Management in I/DD Settings January 27, 2026 Save My Spot \> This webinar will provide training and support to nurses and nurse administrators who work in the community I/DD setting by reviewing best practices for the day-to-day operational management of medications.   This training encompasses the cycle fill process, effective EMAR utilization, proper drug disposition, and vigilance in preventing mismanaged medications and medication errors.   Streamlining Medication Pass in Senior Living Communities February 10, 2026 Save My Spot \> Medication administration in senior living environments can be complex and time-consuming. Streamlining the medication pass process improves safety, supports staff efficiency, and enhances residents’ quality of life.   This program focuses on practical strategies to make medication administration more effective and efficient by reducing unnecessary complexity. 4-Part Webinar Series with NADONA "The Successful DON"   Part 1: Things a DON Needs to Know February 17, 2026 Save My Spot \> When one steps into the role of DON, there's a lot to learn. Understanding the questions to ask, the information to gather, and the groundwork to cover can help overcome the inevitable challenges that arise.   In this webinar, we will walk through the first 4 weeks of being in a new facility or in the new role of DON. Join us as we review key tasks and areas to become familiar with in order to help ensure success. PharMerica, 805 N. Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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