by GV Team | Dec 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, Drug Information, GrandView News, Patient Safety, Resources, Vaccinations
Article by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Nursing home residents could be just a little more than two weeks away from receiving the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to federal health officials. The Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory...
by GV Team | Nov 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, Patient Safety, Resources
Article by dailycaring.com Modify traditions to safely enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday Thanksgiving is usually filled with annual traditions and is a cherished time for gathering with family and friends. This year, things will be different. To reduce the risk of...
by GV Team | Nov 19, 2020 | Coronavirus, Medicare, Patient Safety, Resources, Senior Health
Article by CVS Health Aetna® announces new “Putting the ‘Me’ in Medicare eBook” November is National Family Caregivers Month. If you’re having a hard time focusing on your total health (body, mind and spirit) during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. A recent...
by GV Team | Nov 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, Drug Information, GrandView News, Patient Safety, Resources, Senior Health, Vaccinations
Blog by Mark Wolfe, Customer Account Representative, GrandView Pharmacy The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Preferred Pharmacy Partnership Program Long term care facilities are being asked to participate in a Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program...
by GV Team | Nov 6, 2020 | Patient Safety, Resources, Senior Health
Article by CVS Health While adhering to medicines as prescribed can lower costs and help improve patient outcomes, the process can be burdensome for many patients. Today, half of Americans now regularly take a prescription medication. And many of these individuals are...
by GV Team | Oct 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, Resources, Senior Health
Article by AARP Disrupt Aging Since late March I’ve been getting a little spring in my step every time I head to the mailbox. Anticipating my latest Amazon order? No. That government stimulus check? Nope. I’m hoping for a letter from a 20-year-old man....
by GV Team | Oct 16, 2020 | Patient Safety, Reducing Readmissions, Resources, Senior Health
Article by CVS Health Oral care is critically important in the post-operative setting because the mouth is filled with bacteria. “We want to shift the paradigm around oral health in hospitals. It’s actually more important to take care of your teeth and mouth when you...
by GV Team | Oct 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, Medicare, Resources
Article by CVSHealth Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), announced its 2021 Medicare offerings, featuring increased integration with CVS Health; expanded and differentiated Medicare Advantage plan options, including HMO and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan...
by GV Team | Oct 9, 2020 | Patient Safety, Senior Health, Vaccinations
Blog by Mark Wolfe, Customer Account Representative, GrandView Pharmacy Here we are in the midst of this dreaded Covid19 Pandemic and it is also time to seriously consider getting a flu shot. The United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends annual flu...
by GV Team | Sep 26, 2020 | Patient Safety, Resources
Article by Omnicare From when to administer flu shots to what is the current vaccination coverage rate at your facility, there are many questions regarding flu and the flu vaccine. In this webinar, we walk through the top frequently asked questions skilled nursing...
