Antimicrobial Stewardship in Assisted Living: Protecting the Most Vulnerable Antibiotics, thought by some to be the greatest discovery of all time, extending human lifespan by decades, are facing a growing threat: antibiotic resistance. When bacteria develop resistance to these life-saving medications, infections become harder to treat. This leads to more severe illness, hospitalization, and even
Reducing Fall Risk in the Aging IDD Population As individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) age, they face unique challenges that require specialized attention, particularly when it comes to managing fall risks. This growing demographic, living longer and healthier lives, now mirrors the general population in life expectancy. However, they are more likely to
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7. This annual enrollment period gives everyone with Medicare an opportunity to review their benefits and make changes if needed. Important changes are coming to Medicare in 2025, including elimination of the ‘donut hole’ and a new $2,000 maximum out-of-pocket spending cap. To learn about
Preventing Medication Errors in Assisted Living and LTC: Collaborative Approaches for Better Outcomes Ensuring resident safety is the top priority for assisted living and long-term care (LTC) community operators and their care teams. While medication errors remain a persistent challenge across all healthcare settings, with proactive strategies and collaborative efforts with the LTC pharmacy partner,
Emerging Medication Management Trends in Long-Term Care When you think of medication management, particularly as a pharmacist or clinician, you tend to immediately think about the literal, and more clinical aspects of it, including ordered medications being appropriate for their medical conditions, optimal dosing to provide the most benefit while minimizing adverse effects, and adherence
Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services (MTPS), a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care (LTC) pharmacy companies, today announced the acquisition of the long-standing LTC and MEDIpack service lines from TwelveStone Health Partners, a leading provider of comprehensive chronic care medication services. The deal will enable MTPS
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance service offerings and provide even greater value, Heartland Pharmacy has rebranded to Guardian Pharmacy. Founded in 2001, Heartland Pharmacy has four locations, Boise, Idaho Falls, Denver, and Salt Lake City, and more than 200 employees serving over 9,000 LTC residents. In April, Heartland Pharmacy announced its partnership
Guardian Pharmacy of Florida was awarded Florida Assisted Living Association’s 2024 Associate Member of the Year award at this year’s annual conference. The award recognizes associate member businesses who have been longtime members and supporters of the association and have been actively involved in FALA events through participation in the annual conference, chapter meetings, Legislative
GuardianShield’s Clinical Intervention Program: Ensuring Medication Safety and Resident Well-being Adverse drug events (ADEs) are a common cause of unplanned hospitalizations, increasing morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Each year, they account for over 3.5 million doctor’s office visits, 1 million emergency room visits, and 125,000 hospital admissions. However, nearly half of these events are preventable.
At Guardian Pharmacy, we recognize the importance of staying informed and connected within the long-term care field, which touches the lives of countless individuals and families. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new LinkedIn newsletter: Guardian’s Monthly Minute. What You Can Expect Each month, Guardian’s Monthly Minute will provide insightful