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A Nurse’s Guide to Identifying Adverse Drug Reactions in Elderly Residents

It’s a little-known fact that adverse drug reactions (ADRs) increase with age. For residents in skilled nursing facilities, this risk may lead to an uptick in hospitalizations and costly complications.

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Tips for Managing Stress During a Busy Shift

Learn practical strategies and techniques for recognizing stress and building a supportive work environment for improved well-being and productivity.

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The Essentials of Medication Reconciliation in Long-Term Care

Effective medication reconciliation enhances patient safety. Learn best practices for verifying, clarifying, and communicating to minimize errors and reduce costs, with our expert insight.

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Infection Prevention Basics

Nearly 4 million infections occur annually in long-term care facilities and cost facilities between $673 million and $2 billion annually. Medications play an important role in preventing the spread of infections.

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Manage Chronic Conditions in LTCs This Cold and Flu Season

Chronic conditions are often exacerbated in the cold of winter. Cold and flu season adds an additional layer of vigilance needed in order to keep long-term care residents healthy this winter.

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Medication Safety and Long-Term Care Facilities

Long-term care facilities primarily serve individuals aged 65 and over, a demographic that often faces complex health challenges and multiple chronic conditions.

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Exploring The Unique Pharmacy Needs of Long-Term Care Facilities

Long-term care facilities serve a distinct patient population with complex medical and medication regimens. These residents frequently contend with multiple chronic conditions, cognitive impairments, and varying levels of functional ability, all of which necessitate specialized medication management.

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The Prime Care Commitment: Effective Communication & Quality Pharmacy Services

Learn how Prime Care’s effective communication drives reliable, tailored pharmacy services for our long-term care facility partners.

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What is a Long Term Care Pharmacy?

LTC Pharmacies are specialized pharmacies serving the unique needs to long-term care patients. Learn more about what sets them apart in our blog.

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5 Rights of Medication: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Learn about the 5 Rights of Medication that every professional who dispenses medication should know.

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Will Pharmacists be Replaced by AI?

Read about how we use artificial intelligence in streamlining our LTC pharmacy operations and how the future of AI will affect the pharmacy industry.

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What is a Closed-Door Pharmacy?

Read about closed-door pharmacies and discover how these specialized facilities support LTC with tailored services, 24/7 availability, and innovative solutions.

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