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This week’s episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap covers six stories that matter for professionals in post-acute care. From new clinical guidance and infection prevention strategies to regulatory enforcement and ethical challenges, each segment offers timely insights and practical takeaways for teams across the continuum.

Enhanced Barrier Precautions to Prevent Transmission of Staphylococcus aureus and Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms in Nursing Home Chronic Ventilator Units — A study shows that using gowns and gloves for high-contact care can reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms in ventilator units.

U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Creates Healthcare Fraud Section — A new team of federal prosecutors will focus on healthcare fraud schemes involving false claims, kickbacks, and Medicare and Medicaid billing violations.

Denied for Old Crimes: The Complex Challenge of Long-Term Care for America’s Aging Sex Offenders — Communities face growing ethical and legal challenges in admitting aging individuals on sex offender registries into post-acute care settings.

CDC 2025–2026 Seasonal Influenza Clinical Guidance — The CDC recommends high-dose or adjuvanted vaccines for older adults and stresses early antiviral treatment in congregate care settings.

Diuretic Prescribing Cascade in U.S. Nursing Home Residents — Researchers identify a medication chain reaction that may lead to unnecessary diuretic use and avoidable harm in older adults.

The Most Overlooked Moment in Healthcare: The Goodbye — This article highlights how the final minutes of care, especially at discharge, can shape satisfaction, loyalty, and payment outcomes in today’s consumer-driven healthcare environment.