Hemp … THC …. CBD Oh My!!

The mention of marijuana evokes a wide range of questions among health care providers, from legality to potential for medical benefit. Long Term Care communities need to be aware of these and other issues. Despite a lack of robust evidence, cannabinoids – such as CBD – are often assumed to be safe and effective and […]

C. Difficile Colitis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Presented by: Asif Merchant, MD, FACP, CMD, CPE Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections and is an increasingly frequent cause of morbidity and mortality among older adult hospitalized patients. Each year in the United States, about a half million people get sick from C. difficile, and […]

Post Vaccination Life for LTC Communities — What’s Next?

Presented by: Dr. Jim Wooddell, is CEO and president of Dominion Enterprises In this presentation, we will address the many questions concerning facility operations, reporting requirements, and the CDC ‘s plans for continuation and availability of COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, we will discuss resident, staff and community types of activities such as group dining, therapy, […]