Clinical Conditions in Long-Term Care

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Antihypertensive class Advantages Disadvantages Recommended indications Cautions Thiazide diuretics Greater reduction of systolic BP Daily use Improve bone mineral density Hypokalemia Urinary frequency Systolic hypertension Hyponatremia Gout ACE inhibitors and…

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and Coding

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Fig. 1 Glossary of terms Documenting the Visit The AMA is responsible for establishing and maintaining the CPT codes. The AMA defined documentation guidelines for Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes…

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Management in Long-Term Care

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Fig. 1 Factors that affect drug absorption in aging integument (Adapted from [5]) Distribution After absorption, how a drug is distributed within the body compartments depends upon its lipid and…

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Living and Residential Care

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Adult congregate living care, adult foster care, adult homes, adult living communities, basic care communities, board and care, catered living services, community based retirement communities, community residence communities, community residential…

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Hospital Admissions and Readmissions

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Fig. 1 Following the Principles of Geriatric Medicine and Preventing Hospital Admissions and Readmissions Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Over the past several yea rs population Health Management (PHM) and ACOs…

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and Nutrition

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Nutrient Typical recommended intake/DRIa Comments for geriatrics/LTC Calories/energy 1800+ calories Varies by body size and activity level and desired weight loss or gain. Protein 46 g/day Females >18 (0.36–0.66 g/kg/day)…

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and Maximizing Function

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© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016Pamela A. Fenstemacher and Peter Winn (eds.)Post-Acute and Long-Term MedicineCurrent Clinical Practice10.1007/978-3-319-16979-8_19 Rehabilitation and Maximizing Function Thomas Lawrence1   (1) System Medical Director of Geriatric Medicine and Long Term Care, Main…

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for Families

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Fig. 1 Genogram of the extended Jones Family A review of the genogram illustrates Grandma Ethel’s likely belief that “in our family we take care of people at home” and…

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and Legal Issues

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You have a right to: 1. All care necessary for you to have the highest possible level of health; 2. Safe, decent and clean conditions; 3. Be free of abuse…

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Care

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Risk factor Examples Notes Comorbid conditions Diabetes, end-stage renal disease, thyroid disease Conditions that increase risk of wounds by affecting patient’s immune response, skin integrity or environment risks. Drugs Steroids,…

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