April Medical Director Report
Update from April CMDA call. We need an informed consent for NEW psychotropic medications. We DO NOT need a new informed consent for changes in the dose of a medication…
Syphilis: New screening recommendations for syphilis in Colorado
New screening recommendations for syphilis CDC Laboratory Recommendations for Syphilis Testing, United States, 2024 | MMWR Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Syphilis Resources:
Antibiotic Stewardship “Tag Busters” Learning Series: (Optional) Pre-Learning Session | Telligen QI Connect
Antibiotic Stewardship “Tag Busters” Learning Series: (Optional) Pre-Learning Session | Telligen QI Connect Each session of this learning series will feature a new topic during which experts will share key…
UTI Information for LTC – Urine is NOT sterile
The bladder is not sterile! (1) Many of us were taught that the bladder is a sterile environment, but this is not the case. There is a urobiome with commonly…
Iron Every Other Day Instead of Daily Dosing
Summary: Dosing iron every other day seems to be likely superior (but at least non-inferior) to daily dosing and reduces potential side effects from iron therapy. — DCS– Taking Iron…
Sliding-Scale Insulin….not good.
Randomized Study of Basal-Bolus Insulin Therapy in the Inpatient Management of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (RABBIT 2 Trial) | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association (diabetesjournals.org) Randomized Study of…
Is Vicks VapoRub Harmful?
Q: Is Vicks VapoRub harmful? A: Yes. It can be if used long term or if applied directly to the mucus membranes. Vicks VapoRub Active ingredients are camphor, menthol, and…
Urine PCR Testing
Summary Recommendation: Do NOT use Urine PCR testing. Stick to CBC, UA with C&S. I have serious concerns that Urine PCR testing will lead to increased inappropriate use of antibiotics.…
Psych med management in LTC – CHCA Dec 12 @101am-noon, Hyatt Place Denver
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