As temperatures rise, it’s essential to protect residents and staff from sun and heat risks. Explore our quick-reference guides on sun safety, heat intolerance, heat-related illnesses, and photosensitivity to stay informed and prepared.
The Importance of Medication Adherence in Senior Living
Complex medication regimens, cognitive impairment and memory issues, financial constraints, and physical/mobility limitations can all contribute to medication non-adherence in older adults, and the consequences can be dire. Learn some of the common reasons for non-adherence and tips on how to prevent it.
Biologics are increasingly used in long-term care to treat complex conditions such as cancer and autoimmune disorders. It is essential to understand the nuances between biologics, biosimilars, and how these products differ from small molecule drugs. From approval pathways to common clinical uses, our latest fact sheet breaks down what providers need to know to approach this growing class of therapeutics.
Proper storage and handling of insulin products is key to preserving drug potency and adhering to regulatory requirements. Insulin products demonstrate variability in proper storage conditions (refrigerated or room temperature), and beyond-use-dating is unique to individual products and whether they have been opened or not. Our updated insulin drug chart summarizes these considerations and, newly, identifies pen priming requirements and max dose capabilities for insulin pens.
E-Guide: Safe Disposal of Unused Prescription Drugs
From expired prescriptions to unused controlled substances, following the right drug disposal procedures helps prevent diversion, protect the environment, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Our latest e-guide outlines best practices for safe and effective drug disposal to support staff and safeguard residents.
QA&A meetings can be long and ineffective. How do you set up your meetings to be effective and hold the interest of your committee? Do you hold ad hoc meetings in between your QA&A meetings? In the third of our 3-part QAPI webinar series with NADONA, we will explore both types of meetings, including when they should be used and how to make them valuable.
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