News and Media | PALTmed

Policy Snapshot

April 29, 2022

Report Shows Long-Term Care Staffing Shortages By State

A recent report from the Seniorly Resource Center breaks down long-term care facility staffing shortages by state and notes that an average of about one-quarter of long-term care facilities have reported shortages in nursing staff so far in 2022, an increase from 16% in 2020.

Clinical Alerts

April 29, 2022

Patient Decision Aid (PDA) Certification Criteria

These four decision aids have been certified by Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed): Artificial Hydration, CPR, Tube Feeding, Ventilator

JAMDA

April 28, 2022

Medications Associated With Geriatric Syndromes (MAGS) and Hospitalization Risk in Home Health Care Patients

Polypharmacy is common in home health care (HHC). This study examined the prevalence of medications associated with geriatric syndromes (MAGS), its predictors, and association with subsequent hospitalization in HHC.

Caring for the Ages

April 27, 2022

Newsroom

Report Shows Long-Term Care Staffing Shortages By State

Patient Decision Aid (PDA) Certification Criteria

Medications Associated With Geriatric Syndromes (MAGS) and Hospitalization Risk in Home Health Care Patients

A Season for PALTC: Improving Quality, Increasing Transparency, and Strengthening Our Workforce

Workforce Challenges in Long-Term Care Pick Up Speed

Miss Dotlin’s Blankets: How a CNA in Georgia Brings Creativity and Care to Dementia Residents

Pharmacist Burnout: Recognition and Action Are Needed

Arbitration Agreements: Are They Enforceable?

My Father and Mother Died at Home — Will Yours?

An Ongoing Commitment to PALTC

Press Contact

Contact Us