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    Individual Narcotic Record Documentation
    Kristina Walker
    • Apr 1, 2019

    Individual Narcotic Record Documentation

    In the Long-Term Care industry, we are surrounded by opioids and other controlled substances. It is easy to become lax with regulations...
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    Keys! Do you know where yours are?
    Kristina Walker
    • Jan 16, 2019

    Keys! Do you know where yours are?

    Medication security and accountability is extremely important. Keeping track of the keys to your medication carts and medication storage...
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    Overview of the New Washington State Prescribing Requirements
    Krista Haglund, PharmD
    • Dec 6, 2018

    Overview of the New Washington State Prescribing Requirements

    The Opioid Crisis Hundreds of people in Washington State die from opioid overdoses each year, both from prescription drugs and from other...
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    Refrigeration Monitoring
    Kristina Walker
    • Oct 22, 2018

    Refrigeration Monitoring

    Medications and biologics are sensitive to different conditions and can become unstable and lose potency if they are not stored...
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    CMS Phase 2: Informational Update & Tools
    Krista Haglund & Kristina Walker
    • Mar 26, 2018

    CMS Phase 2: Informational Update & Tools

    Medication Crushing Requirements The Nursing Home survey process is challenging. As we all try to navigate and follow the new...
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    Krista Haglund, RPh
    • Jan 17, 2018

    Phase Two CMS Pharmacy Requirements: Part Five

    F-758 Revised Requirements for Documentation and Prescribing Psychotropic Medications Before initiating or increasing a psychotropic...
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    Krista Haglund, RPh
    • Nov 29, 2017

    Phase Two CMS Pharmacy Requirements: Part Four

    F-759 & F-760 Medication Errors Crushing Medications and Administering Medications via Feeding Tubes Medications being crushed must be...
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    Stephen Boulanger
    • Oct 25, 2017

    Phase Two CMS Pharmacy Requirements: Part Three

    Documentation of Liquid Narcotics and Fentanyl Patch Disposal Liquid Narcotics: Liquid controlled medications are often dispensed in...
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    Stephen Boulanger
    • Oct 10, 2017

    Phase Two CMS Pharmacy Requirements: Part Two

    Are you ready for the next roll out of CMS updates? Mark your calendars for November 28th. This is when Phase 2 of the regulation changes...
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    Stephen Boulanger
    • Sep 21, 2017

    Phase Two CMS Pharmacy Requirements: Part One

    Are you ready for the next roll out of CMS updates? Mark your calendars for November 28th. This is when Phase 2 of the regulation changes...
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    Antibiotic Stewardship: Part Three
    Grant Walker, PharmD
    • Aug 24, 2017

    Antibiotic Stewardship: Part Three

    Clostridium Difficile It is time to place a spotlight on Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Clostridium difficile (C.diff.) is an infection...
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    Medication Diversion in Long-Term Care
    Kristina Walker
    • Jun 7, 2017

    Medication Diversion in Long-Term Care

    Medication diversion is something we are all aware of, but no one wants to think it can happen in their community. We build relationships...
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    Antibiotic Stewardship: Part Two
    Grant Walker, PharmD
    • May 11, 2017

    Antibiotic Stewardship: Part Two

    Antibiotic Stewardship ESKAPE This is not “escape” spelled incorrectly. ESKAPE is an acronym coined by the Infectious Diseases Society of...
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    Top 5 Medication Cart Storage Tips
    Stephen Boulanger
    • Apr 28, 2017

    Top 5 Medication Cart Storage Tips

    1. Labeling a. Ensure that insulin pens always have a pharmacy prepared label (the reorder sticker is not a label). b. Write in and...
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    Antibiotic Stewardship: Part One
    Grant Walker, PharmD
    • Apr 6, 2017

    Antibiotic Stewardship: Part One

    We are entering exciting times in the world of antibiotics and the elderly. A team including nursing home staff, doctors, pharmacists,...
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    WAC Series: Part Four
    Stephen Boulanger
    • Dec 13, 2016

    WAC Series: Part Four

    WAC 246-865-060 Section 6 Controlled substances (narcotics) require special storage, destruction/release and accountability. Section 6 of...
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    WAC Series: Part Three
    Stephen Boulanger
    • Nov 9, 2016

    WAC Series: Part Three

    WAC 246-865-060 The requirements for skilled nursing communities in the state of Washington concerning pharmacy services are extensive...
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    WAC Series: Part Two
    Stephen Boulanger
    • Oct 27, 2016

    WAC Series: Part Two

    WAC 246-865 020-050 The requirements for skilled nursing communities in the state of Washington concerning pharmacy services are...
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    WAC Series: Part One
    Stephen Boulanger
    • Oct 13, 2016

    WAC Series: Part One

    WAC 388-97-1300 The requirements for skilled nursing communities in the state of Washington concerning pharmacy services are extensive...
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    Policy & Procedure: The Non-Contracted Pharmacy
    Stephen Boulanger
    • Jul 7, 2016

    Policy & Procedure: The Non-Contracted Pharmacy

    Even though your community contracts with a specific pharmacy, your residents and their family members/responsible parties have the...
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