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Connect with a drug specialistTap Water is Not Made To Sterilize Home Medical Devices: Survey Finds Most People Think it is A new federal...
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A New Tool To Empower HealthCare Workers A new study has found that using peer messaging to address workplace behavior...
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The FDA announces Removing Positive COIVD-19 Test Requirements for Paxlovid and Lagevrio EUAs The Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the...
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FDA Requests Making The COVID Shot Annual For Most Americans The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked the...
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Long-Term Care Facilities Have Lost The Most Healthcare Workers in The Industry In February 2022, a supplement that provided $300...
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A New Study Shows The Number Of Adults Affected By Parkinson's is Higher Than Once Believed In North America, Parkinson’s...
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Mental health can affect cognitive functions, physical health, social well-being, etc. That’s why it is important to be mindful of...
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The White House has announced nursing home staff can now administer COVID-19 omicron booster shots. As it cools down, the...
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Cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults may be reduced by limiting the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Foods such as...
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OCD is a psychiatric disorder that affects 2-3% of the population. Individuals suffering from OCD are compelled to engage in...
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Ownership tenure, weekend staffing and infection data added to the mix US News & World Report’s annual nursing home ratings...
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Prepare for impending HIPAA regulations New HIPAA requirements are coming soon. Smart facilities will begin making preparations now so when...
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NAM’s National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being Staff burnout in the healthcare field has been an ongoing concern for years,...
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Adding physiatrists to your staff can benefit patients and profits While having a doctor trained in rehab seems like a...
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In an effort to ease training and staffing hurdles while maintaining high standards, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
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SpecialtyRx gears up for flu and COVID seasons with new COVID bivalent booster, What you need to know: The newest...
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Tips for how to select your LTC pharmacy, It’s important to choose a pharmacy that will partner with you in...
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Vaccines can help combat upcoming flu and COVID seasons, Flu cases typically begin to escalate in October and peak between...
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Exclusive, secure access to SpecialtyRx just got easier, At SpecialtyRx we’re always looking for ways to improve our customer service....
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New study reveals link between pressure injuries and strokes, A recent study investigated data from over 65,000 adults aged 65...
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Novavax’s COVID shot to be distributed in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending Novavax’s...
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Hot weather and heart medications increase heart attack risk, In a recent study conducted in Germany, 2,500 cases of non-fatal...
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Guidance on prescribing Paxlovid for COVID patients, Paxlovid is an oral antiviral drug that reduces the risk of hospitalization and...
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Trauma-informed care practices and policies important for treating psychological trauma, A recent article in the July issue of JAMDA brings...
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Need for new oral antibiotics more important than ever, A recent national study has revealed that as much as 50%...
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Alzheimer's risk lower in seniors vaccinated for the flu, A recent study indicates that older adults, with no signs of...
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Coexisting conditions and medications play a role in ADHD care, While ADHD has been widely studied in young people, the...
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Weak passwords are a leading cause of corporate data breaches, Analysis conducted by proprietary password manager Norpress revealed that healthcare...
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New study reveals connection between dementia and vascular risk factors, A recently published study entitled, “Determining Vascular Risk Factors for...
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Memory returns within three months for many stroke survivors, New research in Norway indicates that while memory loss and a...
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First in vitro diagnostic test ready to go to market, The Lumipulse G β-Amyloid Ratio is the first in vitro...
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Lilly’s new diabetic drug approved and ready to go to market, Mounjaro is a new injection for type 2 diabetes...
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force changes view on aspirin use, New evidence has prompted the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
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New form for long term care providers goes into effect, Beginning May 23rd, LTC providers will begin seeing changes to...
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A recent study has shown that older adults who've been diagnosed with COVID-19 and have not been vaccinated for shingles...
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Health care professionals working in nursing homes are frequently pressured to prescribe antibiotics by residents or family members of the...
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The results of a 10-year study commissioned by the America Health Care Association/National Center are in and they reveal lower...
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Study shows bone health intervention can lower fracture risks, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in...
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Results of a recent 48-patient study revealed a connection between vestibular dysfunction and the above-average fall risk of Alzheimer's patients,...
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Dementia care certification program based on the Montessori method, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in...
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Visa program allows facilities to hire foreign workers, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term...
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Study shows statin intolerance much lower than previously thought, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in...
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Study shows CPAP doesn’t improve symptoms of sleep apnea in patients over the age of 80, A hot topic brought...
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Restasis now available in generic, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Cyclosporine...
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CDC publishes updated recommendations for the pneumococcal vaccination The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report recently published the Centers for...
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Maintaining mobility in Parkinson's patients, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care A...
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Using technology in the treatment of wound care, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term...
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New thoughts on what causes cognitive frailty, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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New study reveals staff often value support over wages, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in...
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Keeping healthcare workers on the job, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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Hiring rates nearly doubled in last decade, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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Calling in the National Guard, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Since...
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Using smartphones to combat dementia, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care A...
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House Passes Build Back Better Act, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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Is the shingles shot worth the risk? A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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Researchers at the University of Missouri conducted a study that showed using telehealth visits for nursing home residents reduced their...
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Eli Lilly and Company's experimental Alzheimer's drug, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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The expanding emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is being recommended by the FDA and CDC to...
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First, what is ransomware? According to the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), A hot topic brought to you...
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The tariff exclusions from Section 301 on imports of medical care products such as gloves and gowns from China have...
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Biosimilar approved for the treatment of macular degeneration and other eye conditions A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx,...
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Proper training, protocols and security can limit incidences of drug diversion A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your...
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE), inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) are the two drug classes that can reduce adverse heart events...
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Music soothes the soul and improves the mood. A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term...
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As people age their skin thins, becoming more susceptible to skin tears. A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx,...
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The newly approved drug aducanumab (Aduhelm), for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, has been causing quite a stir, A hot...
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A new proposal could require facilities to provide continued visitation to essential caregivers, A hot topic brought to you by...
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Established by Florida representatives, Gus Bilirakis and Darren Soto, the Caucus will address infection control reform and establish ways to...
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In a recently released memo from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, A hot topic brought to you by...
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New analysis from MedicareGuide indicates an increase in nursing home residents over the course of the next 40 years. A...
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Giving more attention to the psychological needs of residents, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in...
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Utilizing technology to communicate in place of in-person communications became integral to resident well being during the pandemic. A hot...
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What you looked for in a cleaning contractor pre-pandemic may not be what you look for now. A hot topic...
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Family and friends are returning but unwanted guests may also appear. A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a new, web-based training for skilled nursing providers. A hot topic...
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The challenges facilities face with recruiting and keeping staff can be improved with a little creative thinking and flexibility. A...
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What you think is a term of endearment may actually be harming your residents. A hot topic brought to you...
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In a recent webinar hosted by the American College of Health Care Administrators for its annual Convocation & Expo, Beth...
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In the past year, advanced care planning has become a subject of conversation. A hot topic brought to you by...
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If anything good has come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's new ways to handle every day tasks and that...
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COVID-19 cases at an all time low A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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Prevent malnutrition with creative dietary ideas A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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Monoclonal antibody treatments becoming more accessible A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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Beware of unapproved Telethermographic Systems A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Many...
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President Biden Nominates New CMS Leader A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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CDC updates quarantine guidelines for vaccinated workers A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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Covid-19 cases declining in LTC facilities A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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A better way to disinfect A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Using...
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Biden releases proposed pandemic plan A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Newly...
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Deadline extended for Provider Relief Fund reporting A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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New social media campaigns target LTC staff A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care LTC staffers should take a lesson from...
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STATE-OF-THE-ART PHARMACY SEEKS A FIELD SALES MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM! SpecialtyRx is an innovative, full-service pharmacy who partners with...
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A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
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A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Survey finds hiring qualified candidates a top...
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A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care FDA recommends Pfizer COVID vaccine for emergency...
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A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Biden’s nominations include experts from diverse disciplines...
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A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Picketing over punching in Just when...
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Family gatherings are just too risky The holiday season is upon us. It is a time where families come...
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LTC leaders say: “We have to unite around the common enemy” Regardless of election results, LTC operators reboot their pandemic...
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