by GV Team | Aug 16, 2019 | Reducing Readmissions, Regulation Changes, Resources, Senior Health
Article by Mcknights Long Term Care News “Investing in registered nurses may help curb abuse and neglect rates in nursing homes, experts suggested in a recent analysis. In a study of more than 15,000 facilities, Harvard University researchers found 54% of...
by GV Team | Aug 8, 2019 | Patient Safety, Reducing Readmissions, Resources, Senior Health
Article by SeniorCareAdvice.com “Nursing home residents and their advocates have scored some improvements in the types and quality of care provided. But in many facilities, the caring concept of “nursing” and “home” are still hard to come by. While lauding the...
by GV Team | Aug 1, 2019 | Drug Information, Patient Safety, Resources, Senior Health
Article by Pharmacy Times “Pain is a common symptom among patients with cancer, with the most recent literature suggesting that 64% of patients with advanced or metastatic cancer report pain. Although report results suggest that adequate pain control may be...
by GV Team | Jul 24, 2019 | Drug Information, Patient Safety, Psychotropic Medications, Resources, Senior Health
Article by Dailycaring.com “Taking multiple medications is a way of life for most older adults. And taking it correctly is essential for treating health conditions and managing symptoms. Studies show that 87% of seniors take one prescription drug, 36% take 5 or...
by GV Team | Jul 22, 2019 | GrandView News, Patient Safety, Resources
Blog by Mark Wolfe, Customer Account Representative, GrandView Pharmacy Ever wonder why some of your medication orders were not filled when they were called in? Here are some issues that prevent a pharmacy from fulfilling the medication orders for your residents. The...
by GV Team | Jul 19, 2019 | Drug Information, Messages from CEO, Patient Safety, Resources
Update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tuberculin Skin Test – Aplisol Shortage The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expecting a 3–10 month nationwide shortage of Aplisol. Aplisol is one of two purified-protein derivative (PPD)...
