Evaluating the Findings of the IMPACT-C Randomized Clinical Trial to Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.8067
Abstract: Importance Identifying successful strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccination among skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents and staff is integral to preventing future outbreaks in a continually overwhelmed system. Objective To determine whether a multicomponent vaccine campaign… read more here.
Keywords: staff; vaccination; trial; skilled nursing ... See more keywords
Distinguishing characteristics of delirium in a skilled nursing facility in Spain: Influence of baseline cognitive status
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5120
Abstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia (DEM) are prevalent in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), confounding delirium detection. We report characteristics of delirium in an SNF to ascertain distinguishing features for delirium diagnosis, despite challenges of… read more here.
Keywords: characteristics delirium; distinguishing characteristics; nursing facility; delirium skilled ... See more keywords
Do financial incentives matter? Effects of Medicare price shocks on skilled nursing facility care.
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DOI: 10.1002/hec.4009
Abstract: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) spending has been one of the fastest growing categories of Medicare spending over the past few decades, and reductions in SNF payments are often recommended as part of Medicare cost containment… read more here.
Keywords: facility; payment; medicare payment; nursing facility ... See more keywords
Potentially avoidable emergency department use by patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13111
Abstract: One-third of patients discharged from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities (SNF) are sent back to the Emergency Department (ED) within 30 days. Little is known about those patients who are discharged from the ED directly… read more here.
Keywords: potentially avoidable; patients discharged; nursing facilities; emergency department ... See more keywords
National Trends in 30-Day Re-hospitalization Rates of Skilled Nursing Facilities with Disproportionate Shares of Racial Minorities and Dual Eligibles
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05521-6
Abstract: Re-hospitalization of patients receiving post-acute care (PAC) in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) has emerged as a leading health policy issue. PAC is the greatest source of geographic variation in Medicare spending. Among hospitalized Medicare fee-for-services… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalization; national trends; hospitalization rates; skilled nursing ... See more keywords
Cross-Sectional Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Skilled Nursing Facility Employees and Residents Across Facilities in Seattle
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06165-7
Abstract: Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are high-risk settings for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Infection rates among employees are infrequently described. To describe SARS-CoV-2 rates among SNF employees and residents during a non-outbreak time period, we measured cross-sectional SARS-CoV-2… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; employees residents; cov among; sars cov ... See more keywords
New Antipsychotic Prescribing Continued into Skilled Nursing Facilities Following a Heart Failure Hospitalization: a Retrospective Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07233-2
Abstract: Background Multimorbidity and polypharmacy are common among individuals hospitalized for heart failure (HF). Initiating high-risk medications such as antipsychotics may increase the risk of poor clinical outcomes, especially if these medications are continued unnecessarily into… read more here.
Keywords: snfs hospital; nursing facilities; discharge; heart failure ... See more keywords
Comparative characteristic of antimicrobial resistance in geriatric hospital: a retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-017-0841-5
Abstract: Background and aimsTo examine antimicrobial resistance of commonly isolated pathogens in elderly hospitalized patients.MethodsData regarding all clinically significant isolates from blood and urine cultures of patients admitted to a multilevel geriatric hospital during March 2015… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric hospital; antimicrobial resistance; resistance; nursing wards ... See more keywords
Transitions From Skilled Nursing Facility to Home: The Relationship of Early Outpatient Care to Hospital Readmission.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.05.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Many adults are discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) prior to returning home from the hospital. Patient characteristics and factors that can help to prevent postdischarge adverse outcomes are poorly understood. OBJECTIVE To identify… read more here.
Keywords: snf discharge; home; hospital readmission; skilled nursing ... See more keywords
Signs, Symptoms, and Comorbidities Associated with Poor Outcomes among Residents of a Skilled Nursing Facility with SARS-CoV-2 Infection—King County, Washington
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.01.070
Abstract: Background Effective halting of outbreaks in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) depends on the earliest recognition of cases. We assessed confirmed COVID-19 cases at a SNF impacted by COVID-19 in the United States to identify early… read more here.
Keywords: signs symptoms; facility; infection; sars cov ... See more keywords
Improving Medication Reconciliation with Comprehensive Evaluation at a Veterans Affairs Skilled Nursing Facility.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2021.06.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Unintentional medication discrepancies due to inadequate medication reconciliation pose a threat to patient safety. Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are an important care setting where patients are vulnerable to unintentional medication discrepancies due to increased… read more here.
Keywords: reconciliation; medication; veterans affairs; care ... See more keywords