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This week’s episode covers digital innovations in resident admissions, practical dementia diagnosis tools, intergenerational caregiver legislation, antibiotic stewardship in hospitals, the risks of unregulated clinical AI, strategies for social wellness, and major changes to infection control oversight in senior living.
PointClickCare Enhances the Senior Living Resident Experience With Senior Sign
PointClickCare introduces Senior Sign, a paperless move-in solution that streamlines admissions and frees staff to focus on resident care.
Three Key Steps to Diagnose Dementia in Primary Care
A practical framework helps primary care providers catch dementia earlier by combining cognitive screening, collateral input, and clinical evaluation.
Strickland Leads Bipartisan Bill for Intergenerational Caregiving
A new bipartisan bill supports Americans caring for both older adults and children with improved resources and workplace flexibility.
INSPIRE-3 Study Creates Reduction in Unnecessary Extended Hospital Stays
Computerized decision-support tools help reduce unnecessary use of extended-spectrum antibiotics in hospitalized patients with skin infections.
The Hidden Formulas Behind the High-Stakes Fight to Regulate Clinical Decision Tools
A deep dive into the risks of AI-driven clinical tools like NarxCare, which use opaque algorithms to influence medical decisions without oversight.
The Social Wellness Framework – Mather Institute
Mather Institute highlights seven dimensions of social wellness and offers actionable strategies to foster meaningful connections in older adults.
Bill Would Allow Nurse Aide Candidates Access to Higher Ed Savings
A proposed bill would let aspiring nurse aides use 529 education savings accounts to cover the cost of training, addressing staffing challenges.
Feds Remove Infection Control Surveys From Standard Inspections
CMS has eliminated routine focused infection control surveys, shifting to complaint-based oversight and raising concerns about accountability.