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From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and LTC From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and medication-related challenges faced by “front line” staff in long-term care and post-acute (LTCPAC) facilities.  Members of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged to submit articles about actual issues addressed each day in their living centers and especially how they were able to address these issues as a team.  Our goal is to learn from each other so that we may better serve the patients in our care.   In this month’s issues of From the Front Lines, AlixaRx Clinical Pharmacists address dose reductions of antipsychotic drugs, the Music and Memory℠ organization, part 2 of a nursing update on new COPD inhaler devices, and the re-dispense function of our AlixaRx Access On-site Dispensing System. >>> From the Front Lines – November 2015 <<<

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and LTC From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and medication-related challenges faced by “front line” staff in long-term care and post-acute (LTCPAC) facilities.  Members of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged to submit articles about actual issues addressed each day in their living centers and especially how they were able to address these issues as a team.  Our goal is to learn from each other so that we may better serve the patients in our care.   In this month’s issues of From the Front Lines, AlixaRx Clinical Pharmacists address treatment of COPD, a nursing update on new COPD inhaler devices, delivery devices for COPD and a new vaccine guidline. >>> From the Front Lines – October 2015 <<<

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and LTC From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and medication-related challenges faced by “front line” staff in long-term care and post-acute (LTCPAC) facilities.  Members of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged to submit articles about actual issues addressed each day in their living centers and especially how they were able to address these issues as a team.  Our goal is to learn from each other so that we may better serve the patients in our care.   In this month’s issues of From the Front Lines, AlixaRx Clinical Pharmacists address Zyvox use, 2015-2016 flu vaccine, and proposed CMS reforms. >>> From the Front Lines – September 2015 <<<

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and LTC From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and medication-related challenges faced by “front line” staff in long-term care and post-acute (LTCPAC) facilities.  Members of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged to submit articles about actual issues addressed each day in their living centers and especially how they were able to address these issues as a team.  Our goal is to learn from each other so that we may better serve the patients in our care.   In this month’s issues of From the Front Lines, AlixaRx Clinical Pharmacists address futile drugs in hospice patients, a new drug update, weight loss and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, an AlixaRx policy review and our happy customer initiative.>>> From the Front Lines – August 2015 <<<

(PLANO, TEXAS) August 18, 2015 – AlixaRx, a national pharmacy specializing in innovative technology to enhance patient care, recognizes four of their customers on earning the American Health Care Association 2015 Silver – Achievement in Quality and Bronze – Commitment to Quality Awards. These awards are two of three distinct awards possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which honors select centers across the nation that serve as models of excellence in providing high-quality long term and post-acute care. Golden LivingCenter – Country View Alzheimer’s Care in Fresno, Calif., and Golden LivingCenter York Terrace in Pottsville, Pa., have been recognized as recipients of the 2015 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award. Golden LivingCenter – Jesup in Jesup, Ga., and Golden LivingCenter – Riverdale in Muscoda, Wis., have been recognized as recipients of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. “AlixaRx is proud to recognize our customers on their outstanding achievement and commitment to providing quality care to our patients and residents,” said AlixaRx President and Chief Executive Officer, John Driscoll. “This is an incredible honor that deserves recognition for all the hard work and dedication it took to achieve. We are proud to partner with the leaders at each of these award winning facilities who use our AlixaRx Access system to meet the medication needs…

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and LTC From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and medication-related challenges faced by “front line” staff in long-term care and post-acute (LTCPAC) facilities.  Members of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged to submit articles about actual issues addressed each day in their living centers and especially how they were able to address these issues as a team.  Our goal is to learn from each other so that we may better serve the patients in our care.   In this month’s issues of From the Front Lines, AlixaRx Clinical Pharmacists address antipsychotic use, Nuedexta in the nursing home, controlled substance prescriptions procedure and drug-induced vitamin B-12 deficiency.>>> From the Front Lines – July 2015 <<<

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and LTC From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and medication-related challenges faced by “front line” staff in long-term care and post-acute (LTCPAC) facilities.  Members of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged to submit articles about actual issues addressed each day in their living centers and especially how they were able to address these issues as a team.  Our goal is to learn from each other so that we may better serve the patients in our care.   In this month’s issues of From the Front Lines,  AlixaRx Clinical Pharmacists address detecting adverse drug reactions, the next generation of Lantus®, an AlixaRx policy review of returns and credits and PRN medications for blood pressure.>>> From the Front Lines – June 2015 <<<

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and LTC From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and medication-related challenges faced by “front line” staff in long-term care and post-acute (LTCPAC) facilities.  Members of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged to submit articles about actual issues addressed each day in their living centers and especially how they were able to address these issues as a team.  Our goal is to learn from each other so that we may better serve the patients in our care.   In this month’s issues of From the Front Lines,  AlixaRx Clinical Pharmacists address behavior monitoring, quick drug facts, identifying adverse drug events and protection from UV rays.>>> From the Front Lines – May 2015 <<<

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and LTC From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and medication-related challenges faced by “front line” staff in long-term care and post-acute (LTCPAC) facilities.  Members of the interdisciplinary team are encouraged to submit articles about actual issues addressed each day in their living centers and especially how they were able to address these issues as a team.  Our goal is to learn from each other so that we may better serve the patients in our care.   In this month’s issues of From the Front Lines,  AlixaRx Clinical Pharmacists address the new therapeutic interchange program, fentanyl transdermal patches, order entry/transcription and new vaccine guidelines in the elderly.>>> From the Front Lines – April 2015 <<<