JAMDA
May 17, 2022
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Spotlight
August 15, 2024
With Passion and Experience, New Board Member Fights the Good Fight
Even as a medical student, Monica Ott, MD, CMD, the newest state presidents council representative on the PALTmed Board of Directors, knew she wanted to work in geriatrics and long-term care. By the time she participated in the Futures Program, she was ready to dive into the field she loved, and it felt li...
JAMDA
July 14, 2014
What Is the Impact of Using Outdoor Spaces Such as Gardens on the Physical and Mental Well-Being of Those With Dementia? A Systematic Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence
To examine the impact of gardens and outdoor spaces on the mental and physical well-being of people with dementia who are resident in care homes and understand the views of people with dementia, their carers, and care home staff on the value of gardens and outdoor spaces.
Policy Snapshot
December 15, 2023
Billing for Flu, Pneumococcal, and COVID-19 Vaccines
For flu, pneumococcal, and COVID-19 vaccines furnished on or after July 1, 2023, to patients staying in a Medicare Part A-covered skilled nursing facility (SNF), immunizers can no longer bill Medicare directly.
JAMDA
January 6, 2024
COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on the Trajectories of Cognitive Decline and Depression Symptoms in Long-Term Care Facility Residents
To compare the longitudinal rates of change in cognition and depressive symptoms between 2019 (pre–COVID-19 pandemic) and 2020 (COVID-19 pandemic) among long-term care facility (LTCF) residents in Iowa, which ranked among the top 10 US states that suffered from extreme nursing staff shortages during this c...
Transition of Care Management
Know-it-All™ Before You Call Data Collection System in the PALTC & Assisted Living Setting
A series of data collection cards intended to help nursing staff physically evaluate patients and collect relevant medical history and related medical record data before notifying a practitioner about a resident’s change in condition. This allows the practitioner to receive more complete, clinically import...
JAMDA
November 13, 2023
Staff Turnover Intention at Long-Term Care Facilities: Implications of Resident Aggression, Burnout, and Fatigue
Staff shortages and the high turnover rate of nursing assistants pose great challenges to long-term care. This study examined the effects of aggression from residents of long-term care facilities, burnout, and fatigue on staff turnover intention. The findings will help managers to devise effective measures...
PALTmed In The News
March 18, 2025
SNFs, clinicians sound off on Congress’ inaction on physician fee schedule cuts in spending bill
Skilled nursing providers and clinicians are criticizing Congress’ short-term spending bill signed by President Trump, which notably omitted the reversal of cuts in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. They believe sector instability will be a residual effect.
Chapter Event
Oct 02, 2025 8:00 am - Oct 05, 2025 5:00 pm
26th Annual OGS Conference, in collaboration with PALTmed – Oregon
Sunriver, ORThe OGS Annual Conference is an outstanding educational opportunity for all healthcare professionals for care of the older adult. Audience includes: Physician, Medical Director, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician Associate, Administrator, and those in-training: Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students.
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JAMDA
January 23, 2017