Pharmacy Point-of Care Testing Impacts Community Health
Shane’s Pharmacy in Fort Pierre, SD, recently implemented in-pharmacy rapid strep and influenza testing allowing patients to receive results and necessary medications at one location within minutes. “Pharmacy point-of-care testing like this is less expensive, faster,...
Toolkits Support Pharmacists Central Role in Health Management
Whether swinging through the drive-through or stopping by the pharmacy counter, individuals with prescriptions for managing a chronic health issue are in regular contact with their pharmacist. Medication consumers rely on these healthcare professionals to answer...
Compliance Toolkit for Pain Assessment, Management and Safe Opioid Prescribing
In July 2017, the Joint Commission announced the implementation of new and revised pain assessment and management standards which would be effective January 1, 2018 for all accredited hospitals. The enhanced standards represent nearly two years of intensive research...
Ischemic Heart Disease Still the No. 1 Cause of Death in the U.S.
On April 10, Healio reported that ischemic heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the U.S., according to findings by the U.S. Burden of Disease published in JAMA. High blood pressure and body mass index, poor diet, high-fasting plasma glucose and...
15th Annual Nebraska Healthcare Quality Forum – Register Today!
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network – Nebraska invites you to attend the 15th annual Nebraska Healthcare Quality Forum. Register Now Thursday, June 7, 2018 Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center – LaVista, Nebraska Access the Registration Brochure...
More Than 70% of Antibiotic Prescriptions for Sinus Infections Exceed Recommended Duration
A new study in The Journal of the American Medical Association: Internal Medicine shows almost 70 percent of antibiotic prescriptions for sinus infections are for 10 days, which is longer than the clinical practice guidelines recommend. In addition, more than 20...
Sign the Medication Management and Opioid Initiative Pledge
The Opioid Epidemic is a health crisis that can only be effectively addressed through action at every level in our nation’s healthcare system. This action can start with you and a few concrete steps. We invite you to join other providers in signing the Medication...
NEW CDC 4-Part (Web-Based) Antibiotic Stewardship Training Course
Healthcare Professionals: Optimize Antibiotic Prescribing and Use Earlier today, the CDC’s Office of Antibiotic Stewardship launched the first section of a four-part web-based training course on Antibiotic Stewardship. While this particular course is primarily for...
Antibiotic Stewardship: Medscape Facebook Live with CDC’s Dr. Lauri Hicks
Medscape Facebook Live with CDC’s Dr. Lauri Hicks and Other Experts Answering Your Questions About Antibiotic Use Thursday, February 15 – 4:15 p.m. CT Ask your questions about antibiotic prescribing, including how smart antibiotic use helps prevent antibiotic...
Managing Family Expectations in Antibiotic Reduction
The old saying ‘communication is key’ applies to all situations, especially healthcare. Furthermore, communicating to residents and their families about antibiotic reduction can sometimes be a hard task. Any action taken to improve antibiotic use is...