Sliding Scale Insulin in Long Term Care
Choosing Wisely | PALTmed Don’t use sliding scale insulin (SSI) for long-term diabetes management for individuals residing in the nursing home. | AAFP Don’t use sliding scale insulin (SSI) for…
DS uti in primary care guideline summary
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/uti-primary-care-new-guidelines-2024a1000n4z?src=mbl_msp_iphone
December 2024 Medical Director Report
INFLUENZA IS HERE! There is at least one facility in Colorado Springs that has an outbreak of influenza and I ha Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care…
Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care Facilities | Influenza (Flu) | CDC
Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care Facilities | Influenza (Flu) | CDC References: Interim Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care and Post-Acute…
Borderline Personality Disorder Review
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Borderline personality disorder affects approximately 0.7% to 2.7% of adults and is associated with functional impairment and greater use of medical services. Psychotherapy with dialectical behavior therapy…
Restless Legs Syndrome: New guideline provides treatment recommendations for RLS
Evaluate for and treat underlying conditions that can exacerbate RLS • Iron Deficiency • OSA, PLMS • CKD, ESRD • Alcohol, caffeine, antihistaminergic, serotonergic, antidopaminergic medications • Diabetes, COPD •…
Hypertension Treatment PRN May Not Be a Good Idea.
The Management of Elevated Blood Pressure in the Acute Care Setting: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Hypertension In summary, the current state of evidence suggests that…
Minimum Criteria for Antibiotics Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
https://www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/determine-whether-to-treat/antibiotic-tool.html
Vitamin D
Vitamin D: What’s the “right” level? – Harvard Health A Randomized Study to Compare a Monthly to a Daily Administration of Vitamin D3 Supplementation – PMC Evaluation of Ergocalciferol or…