Omnicare Clinical Services Podcast Series

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The goal of Omnicare’s Clinical Services Podcast Series is to touch on relevant topics that are common to the Post-Acute Care and Assisted Living setting. These educational podcasts are provided for informational and reference purposes only. They do not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice and are not a substitute for appropriate training and education and treatment by an appropriate medical provider.

  1. 10/31/2025

    Episode 36 Wellness Tips for Staff in Long Term Care

    In this episode, we explore the vital role of wellness in post-acute and assisted living care for the nurses and caregivers who support them every day. The discussion highlights how emotional, physical, and social well-being directly impacts long-term care professionals. Staff wellness is just as essential as the quality of care provided—and it profoundly influences the care residents receive.

    10 min

  2. 09/04/2025

    Episode 35 Enhanced Barrier Precautions

    In this episode, we dive into the latest infection control updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), focusing on the newly expanded Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for skilled care facilities. These precautions are designed to reduce the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). We will explore: What EBP entails and how it differs from traditional contact precautions Which residents are affected and why they’re considered high-risk Implementation strategies, including PPE use during high-contact care activities like dressing, bathing, and wound care Practical challenges and benefits for facilities, staff, and residents Whether you're a nurse, administrator, or infection preventionist, this episode offers essential insights into how long-term care is evolving to meet the challenges of antimicrobial resistance.

    12 min

  3. 08/11/2025

    Episode 34 Antibiotic Stewardship

    In this episode, we dive into the critical issue of antibiotic overprescribing in long-term care. Inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to serious consequences—like C. diff infections, harmful drug interactions, and antibiotic resistance. For older, more vulnerable residents, these risks can significantly impact their quality of life, limiting their ability to participate in daily activities, social events, and the community around them. Join us as we explore the principles of antibiotic stewardship—a proactive approach to ensuring antibiotics are used only when truly necessary, and in the most effective way possible. It’s all about protecting our residents, improving outcomes, and supporting healthier, more active lives in long-term care.

    14 min

  4. 06/30/2025

    Episode 33 Time Management During Medication Pass

    Staying on schedule during medication pass is one of the most common challenges in long-term care. In this episode, Sue and Denise explore why timely medication administration is critical for resident safety. They also share practical strategies that both leadership and frontline staff can use to improve time management and streamline the med pass process.

    9 min

  5. 04/06/2025

    Admitting a Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Patient

    For today’s topic, we will be discussing the process of Admitting a Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) patient to your facility. We will review what TPN is, when it is typically chosen as a nutritional option for residents, and considerations for needed admission documentation, storage considerations, and general tips for caring for your TPN residents.

    13 min

  6. 03/15/2025

    Dehydration in the Elderly

    In this episode, we will be discussing dehydration in the elderly. We will discuss the prevalence of dehydration in the elderly population, and the importance of prevention and identification of early signs and symptoms that may lead to better outcomes and prevention.  And finally, we will discuss key strategies that will optimize patient safety and improve quality care for our elderly population.

    15 min

  7. 01/26/2025

    Understanding Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention

    In this episode we will discuss some risk factors for developing osteoporosis, signs and symptoms of osteoporosis, and treatments available after being diagnosis with osteoporosis. .

    6 min

  8. 01/12/2025

    Fall Prevention

    In this episode, we discuss strategies to incorporate in the daily care of our resident's to reduce or prevent falls, assessment of the resident and the importance of educating the resident to prevent falls.

    6 min
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The goal of Omnicare’s Clinical Services Podcast Series is to touch on relevant topics that are common to the Post-Acute Care and Assisted Living setting. These educational podcasts are provided for informational and reference purposes only. They do not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice and are not a substitute for appropriate training and education and treatment by an appropriate medical provider.

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