The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's rapid evidence review examines patient safety practices aimed at preventing the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings, highlighting the effectiveness of certain interventions and identifying areas where further research is needed.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's report evaluates patient safety practices for sepsis prediction and recognition, finding limited effectiveness in adult settings but noting potential benefits in neonatal intensive care units. The report emphasizes the need for further research to identify effective strategies for early sepsis detection and management.

If you work in a care profession, you likely use person-centered approaches every day. This guide will help you discover even more ways to help every person in your care thrive.

Even though people all over the world are living longer and healthier lives, our health can change over time because of the different conditions and concerns we may face. Many of us, especially as we reach our mid-70s and beyond, may develop different combinations of diseases, health conditions, and disabilities. Our health needs become more complex as we get older, and what matters most to us may vary also.

The World Health Organization has put together a helpful infographic to remind Health Care Workers when they should practice hand hygiene.

A falls education packet containing resources and ways to roll out your program; while keeping the families, residents and staff involved and educated!

Ludi is a health care technology company making it easier for hospitals to pay physicians. Our DocTime® Suite automates the payment process for any type of physician arrangement, from a signed contract all the way through to payment.

Psychotropic stewardship takes a team, and everyone has a role to play. The consultant pharmacist actually has multiple roles, including teacher, advocate, investigator, and advisor. “The consultant pharmacist has to be somewhat aggressive and confident in dealing with these medications,” said Jeffrey Herr, PharmD, manager of clinical operations at PharMerica, adding, “We have to be ready to act as soon as we see someone on a psychotropic.”

At least one study showed that over half of hospital patients age 65 and older received at least one

psychotropic medication during a hospital stay. So it is important to start psychotropic stewardship
before a resident sets foot in the long-term care facility.

This page from Linked Senior promotes the 5th Annual Activities Strong Virtual Summit, a webinar event focused on enhancing engagement and quality of life for senior living residents. It highlights strategies for fostering meaningful activities and community involvement within senior care settings.