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Optimizing Medications for Fall Injury Patients15888​According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult suffering a fall-related injury is seen in an emergency department every 11 seconds . When patients arrive at a skilled nursing facility after breaking a bone in a fall, the focus is naturally...4/15/2026 9:18:37 PM4/15/2026 9:18:37 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / Optimizing Medications for Fall Injury Patients Optimizing Medications for Fall Injury Patients   Steve Manning   4/16/2026 Clinical STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx6526520https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{59FB721B-09C1-4A0B-AB4A-113706FD5154}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Now Available A Comprehensive Behavioral Health Resource from AHCA’s Clinical Practice Committee7081The Behavioral Health Guide is now available on ahcancalED. It was developed by members of the AHCA Clinical Practice Committee, who have expertise and experience in building successful behavioral programs. Registration is free to AHCA/NCAL memb...9/17/2025 2:05:15 PM9/17/2025 2:05:15 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / Now Available A Comprehensive Behavioral Health Resource from AHCA’s Clinical Practice Committee The Behavioral Health Guide is now available on STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx1274330https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{7F375863-F564-45AC-9329-DF0AA007D25E}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Polypharmacy Is a Problem in Senior Care7583​ Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, is a growing concern in senior care. As the elderly population continues to grow, so too does the prevalence of chronic conditions that require pharmaceutical intervention. Howeve...10/10/2025 6:23:52 PM10/10/2025 6:23:52 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / Polypharmacy Is a Problem in Senior Care Polypharmacy Is a Problem in Senior Care   Melissa Powell   1/7/2025 Clinical STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx47621150https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{E9D3CAE9-9A75-45F4-8A95-6AAD2838CF6C}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Get Vaccinated9300With winter ushering in a surge of respiratory illnesses, nursing homes and assisted living communities nationwide are working to shield residents from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Vaccination programs continue to b...12/5/2024 4:37:52 PM12/5/2024 4:37:52 PMGet Vaccinated Empowering Providers,  Residents, and Staff with Vaccine Options     12/3/2024 Clinical Infection Control With winter ushering in a surge of STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2024/Winter/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx1215290https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2024/Winter{298C86DA-DA18-4C65-A2E0-C7B8E489041D}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_MagazineArticleFull.js32;1632
Hope for Improving Vaccination Uptake9616Building a successful vaccination program for long term care providers is a mix of deploying both new and tried-and-true strategies and practices to ensure vital immunizations take place. Nursing staff in care communities are putting the COVID-19 vacci...9/11/2024 8:39:33 PM9/11/2024 8:39:33 PMProvider Magazine / Issues / 2024 / Fall / Hope for Improving Vaccination Uptake Hope for Improving Vaccination Uptake Trust, communication, and ease of access increase STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2024/Fall/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx5271530https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2024/Fall{6BA2C733-8203-41E2-83B4-EF1FE5DB9C48}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_MagazineArticleFull.js32;1632
Deficiencies at F742: Emerging Trends in the Enforcement of New Regulations6654​In our last article, we explored emerging patterns in deficiencies at F699. In this article, we explore trends in deficiencies at F742. The relationship between citations at F699 and F742 is important because many of the citations given at F699 could ...4/7/2026 10:57:52 PM4/7/2026 10:57:52 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / Deficiencies at F742: Emerging Trends in the Enforcement of New Regulations In our last article, we explored emerging patterns in deficiencies at STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx6257530https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{FAA3B906-ABD1-4687-A145-01B03396CCD2}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Deficiencies at F699: Emerging Trends in the Enforcement of New Regulations6653​Revisions to the state operations manual, appendix PP (guidance to surveyors), were promulgated in 2016 and ultimately scheduled for implementation in 2017 and 2019. However, the pandemic delayed the implementation of these revisions. The revisions we...4/7/2026 11:08:17 PM4/7/2026 11:08:17 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / Deficiencies at F699: Emerging Trends in the Enforcement of New Regulations Revisions to the state operations manual, appendix PP (guidance to STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx7429670https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{CBD54919-5506-4DC8-A3FB-D804F47A49ED}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Industry Insights Featuring Medline Industries9091Providers need to use a holistic approach when preventing wounds and promoting skin health. Medline offers products and tips on how to incorporate a prevention strategy into caring for the skin and maximizing positive outcomes. For more information, vi...11/30/2023 1:43:59 PM11/30/2023 1:43:59 PMProvider Magazine / Video Resources / ProviderTV / Industry Insights Featuring Medline Industries Industry Insights Featuring Medline Industries   11/30/2023 Clinical STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx3510130https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV{0079179E-9FE4-452C-9432-155BD92E3183}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_ProviderTV.js33;1633
Skin and Wound Care Program Essentials with Melissa Morgan9236Making sure that your skin and wound care program is comprehensive and updated is essential to increasing positive outcomes, reducing risk, and saving on costs. Hear more from Melissa Morgan, clinical resource manager at Medline Industries. ​6/29/2023 12:39:33 PM6/29/2023 12:39:33 PMProvider Magazine / Video Resources / ProviderTV / Skin and Wound Care Program Essentials with Melissa Morgan Making sure that your skin and wound care program is comprehensive and STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx2171190https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV{095F853F-ABFE-454C-91C3-1B75650D135D}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_ProviderTV.js33;1633
New COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Policies Begin July 17143​The COVID-19 public health emergency ended in May 2023, bringing a broad array of changes to the way skilled nursing facilities will manage COVID-19 care. One of the most important developments is that as of July 1, 2023, a provider’s consultant pharm...2/13/2024 8:05:38 PM2/13/2024 8:05:38 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / New COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Policies Begin July 1 The COVID-19 public health emergency ended in May 2023, bringing a broad array of changes to the STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx4708350https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{B54536AA-EB9A-462B-8A34-17515FA468F2}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631

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