Medical Director Report December 2023
If you are testing for COVID-19, also test for Influenza. If both are negative, test for RSV. Levemir Discontinuation Levemir will no longer be available as of mid-January. Please switch…
Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
https://nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org/ CMS covers their services.
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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Small inhibitory RNA
https://www.methodsman.com/blog/lepodisiran-sirna-for-lpa-cholesterol
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care Facilities | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care Facilities | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)
Code of Colorado Regulations
https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=6752&fileName=6%20CCR%201011-1%20Chap%2005
5 principles of ethics
The five ethical principles are a set of guidelines that help individuals make ethical decisions in various fields, including medicine, law, and business. These principles are: Autonomy: Respecting the rights…