Resources & Innovation

Managing residents on warfarin therapy can be challenging, considering the wide array of medications, food, and lifestyle choices that can influence the drug’s effect in the body.

This guide will help the user identify significant influences that result in either an increased or decreased INR, and provide practical advice on clinical management of the resident. 

This comparison chart will help you:

• When considering the addition or discontinuation of a new drug for a resident on warfarin
• If a previously stable resident now has an unstable INR
• Develop a plan specific to a resident's therapy

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Nurses have a crucial role in the administration of medications as they are the final link in the medication process. The nurse is responsible for making sure the resident’s medications are administered correctly according to the licensed independent practitioner’s orders, manufacturer’s specifications, and acceptable standards of practice and quality of care.

This resource will help the nurse avoid medication errors by paying special attention to:

• Medication pass regulations and standards of practice
• Manufacturer guidelines regarding different routes of medication administration
• Proper documentation of the medication pass 

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An estimated 20% of residents in the long-term care setting are treated for diabetes. Considering the multiple insulin products available, it is important for medication administration staff to be aware of the basic characteristics of various insulin products.

This guide will serve as a reference for:

• Insulin duration of action
• Physical properties
• Important storage and stability information

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Healthcare associated infections can be devastating. Infectious diseases have become a more primary concern in recent years for LTC facilities and staying up to date with current infection control guidelines can be a challenging process for your LTC facility.

Adherence to recommended infection control practices provides protection from cross-contamination and spread of infections and/or life threatening diseases for both facility personnel and the residents in your care. State surveyors are monitoring nursing facility medication pass infection control practices during the annual surveys. 

Comply with appropriate infection control practices during medication passes and direct resident contactThis resource guide will help you:

• Identify areas of improvement needed in current facility infection control practices
• Develop a plan for providing the best and safest care to your residents 

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In facing the current challenges surrounding the use of antipsychotics in your LTC facility, it helps to have a comparison of information to identify these medications and decide what approach is best for your resident.

This comparison chart will help you: 

• Easily identify antipsychotic agents
• Identify the prevalence of important adverse effects, creating awareness for direct care staff
• Develop a monitoring plan for adverse effects specific to a resident's therapy

Download the Comparison Guide