SNF THIS

VitalCare
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SNF THIS is the go-to podcast for leaders and clinicians in skilled nursing who are serious about staying ahead of the curve. Each episode brings you the latest evidence-based medicine practices and cutting-edge clinical approaches driving better outcomes in SNFs across the United States. We interview top industry professionals to uncover how they’re closing care gaps, elevating quality standards, and delivering exceptional patient experiences right when they’re needed most.

Episodes

  1. JAN 14

    Out of Balance: Electrolytes and Patient Stability in Skilled Nursing

    In this episode of SNF This, Dr. Aaron Anderson, CMO of Gadzoom Health, joins host Chance and Noah to unpack electrolyte management in skilled nursing—beyond chasing lab numbers to true patient stability. Key Takeaways     •    Trends over snapshots: Focus on serial trends (e.g., rising Na+ trajectory) rather than isolated values for safer corrections.      •    Treat the patient, not the number: Prioritize symptoms (confusion, weakness, seizures) and clinical context over rigid targets.     •    Pitfalls: Over-reliance on one-off BMPs leads to yo-yo corrections; integrate with PMH, meds (e.g., diuretics), and readmit risks. Dr. Anderson shares real SNF cases, emphasizing multidisciplinary handoffs and telehealth for timely tweaks. Perfect for DONs, NPs, and MDs tackling post-acute chaos.

    21 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    From Cloudy to Clarity – Smarter UTI Management

    Join us In this episode with guest hosts Dr. Aaron Anderson and Noah Dobson PA as, we unpack one of the most common — and often misunderstood — clinical challenges in skilled nursing facilities: urinary tract infection (UTI) management. Our discussion centers on how to distinguish true infections from asymptomatic bacteriuria, why over-testing leads to overtreatment, and how providers can apply better clinical judgment to protect residents and preserve antibiotic effectiveness. We break down key decision points: •    When to test — identifying residents with localized urinary symptoms or systemic signs consistent with infection. •    When not to test — recognizing that cloudy urine, foul odor, or simple confusion don’t automatically indicate a UTI. •    When and how to treat — following antibiotic stewardship principles, ensuring cultures guide therapy, and balancing clinical action with conservative management. Through real-world examples from the geriatric care setting, we explore how interdisciplinary teams — nurses, NPs, physicians, and infection control leads — can collaborate to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, improve diagnostic accuracy, and enhance care quality in the skilled nursing environment. By the end of this episode, listeners will gain practical frameworks to support more deliberate testing, smarter prescribing, and better resident outcomes — turning a routine diagnosis into an opportunity for clinical excellence.

    29 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Where Care Meets Compassion: Behavioral Health in Post-Acute

    Join us with guest provider Bruno Silva ARNP as we explore practical strategies for managing behavioral health in SNFs using both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, with a strong focus on patient-centered care for residents with dementia and age-related behavioral health needs.  The episode offers valuable insights for providers, administrators, DONs, nurses, CNAs, and families, highlighting ways to improve safety, communication, and quality of life for older adults in post-acute and long-term care settings. Additional Resources:  Laura N. Gillian, PhD: COPE, a biobehavioral, home-based interventionConstantine Lyketsos, MD: Methodology: Define symptoms clustersArt Walaszek, MD:Book: Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of DementiaDallas Seitz MD & Jennifer Watt MD:Methodology: Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing BPSDMagierski & Religa: 2020 review “Pharmacotherapyof Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: State of the Art and Future Progress”Gill Livingston MD: Methodology: START - STrAtegies for RelaTivesNaomi Feil: Methodology: Validation method, The Validation BreakthroughNancy Mace & Peter Rabins: The 36 Hour Day: A family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss (Still the boss after 40 years)Jolene Brackey: Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s JourneyJoanne Koenig Coste: Book: Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease (Habilitation)Pauline Boss, PhD: Book: Loving Someone Who has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief

    47 min

  4. 10/23/2025

    Everything you need to know about Skilled Nursing Facilities

    In this episode we discuss everything you need to know about the skilled nursing industry. Our guests on this episode are Tennille Smith and Emily Durbin, who each have over 20 years of experience in the post acute world.

    40 min
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SNF THIS is the go-to podcast for leaders and clinicians in skilled nursing who are serious about staying ahead of the curve. Each episode brings you the latest evidence-based medicine practices and cutting-edge clinical approaches driving better outcomes in SNFs across the United States. We interview top industry professionals to uncover how they’re closing care gaps, elevating quality standards, and delivering exceptional patient experiences right when they’re needed most.

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  • Creator
    VitalCare
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 SNF THIS
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