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Unnecessary medications, psychotropic medications and medication regimen review critical element pathway

December 5, 2025 dashephe

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CASE-LTC, a new antimicrobial stewardship community of practice for Colorado nursing homes that is hosted by CDPHE

December 4, 2025 dashephe

Antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care (LTC) settings is critical to improving patient outcomes, reducing antibiotic resistance, and minimizing adverse events such as C. difficile infection. This quarterly series will provide…

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The evidence base for the optimal antibiotic treatment duration of upper and lower respiratory tract infections: an umbrella review – PubMed

November 12, 2025 dashephe

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39243792/

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CO Coverage for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)

November 7, 2025 dashephe

CGM---CO_Medicaid_PDSL_CGM_Draft V4.2 (1)Download

Med Director Report

November Medical director report

November 3, 2025 dashephe

Pikes Peak Ethics Committee Meeting Innovage Program Skin Substitutes (beware!) – Proposed CMDA position statement DRAFT Based on a review of the literature and input from clinical experts, we have…

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Overview of antiphsycotics in LTC

October 17, 2025 dashephe

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Vaccine Updates 10-2025

October 17, 2025 dashephe

2025 update 10-2025Download

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Here’s How Much Medicaid Spends on Undocumented Immigrants | MedPage Today

October 17, 2025 dashephe

https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicaid/117899

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Risks of Tramadol Likely Outweigh Benefit for Chronic Pain | MedPage Today

October 17, 2025 dashephe

https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/painmanagement/117842 Tramadol versus placebo for chronic pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis | BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine Conclusion Tramadol may have a slight effect on reducing chronic…

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October Medical Director Report

October 13, 2025 dashephe

Pikes Peak Ethics Committee Meeting CDPHE Update on ACIP Vaccine Recommendations CDPHE ACIP vaccine update 9-30-25 – docShepherd Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices September meeting The Centers for Disease Control…

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PALTmed-Colorado

  • Respiratory Infections, Vaccine, and Influenza Update: Part I
  • Who Pays; Fish oil, glucosamine, vitamin K
  • Panel discussion: Medical director qualifications
  • AI in Post-acute, Long-Term Care - Follow-up to the Annual Conference
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    • /COVID-19, influenza, and RSV resources for residential and long-term care facilities | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
    • / Managing HCP with covid infxn or exposure
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    • / Nursing Home Antibiotics Guidelines Summary Resource CDPHE
    • / Graphics and Videos | Be Antibiotics Aware Partner Toolkit | Antibiotic Use | CDC
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