• Journal: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
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Wandering behavior and SARS-CoV-2 infection in Veterans Affairs Community Living Center residents

Abstract: Objective: Wandering behavior in nursing home (NH) residents could increase risk of infection. The objective of this study was to assess the association of wandering …

A national survey on point of care ultrasonography use among Veterans Affairs clinicians in home care and skilled nursing facilities

Abstract: Introduction: Older adults who are homebound and those in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) often have limited access to point of care imaging to inform clinical decision …

Addressing Veteran Health Equity Through Public-Private Partnerships

Abstract: To address social determinants of health (SDOH) disparities in long-term care (LTC), strategic public-private partnerships (P3) are utilized to enhance health equity for …

A clinical pharmacist-led transitions of care program for Veterans with two planned care transitions (hospital to skilled care and skilled care to home) amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Transitional care teams have been shown to improve patient safety. We describe a novel transitional care team with a clinical pharmacist as team leader initiated amid the …

Covid-19 infection and mortality in state Veterans homes: A multilevel approach

Abstract: Objectives: Some state veterans homes (SVHs) received media attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic because of allegations of poor infection control and excess …

Factors related to higher and lower performance and adherence in STAR-VA program sustainment in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers (CLCs)

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: We identify factors associated with sustainment of an intervention (STAR-VA) to address distress behaviors in dementia (DBD), guided by the Organizational …

Acute antipsychotic use and presence of dysphagia among older Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Objective: Examine whether new antipsychotic (AP) exposure is associated with dysphagia in hospitalized patients with heart failure (HF). Design: Retrospective cohort. …

Trends in Risk-Adjusted Initiation and Reduction of Opioid Use among Veterans With Dementia in US Department of Veterans Affairs Community Living Centers

Abstract: Objective: Proper initiation and reduction of opioids is important in providing effective and safe pain relief to Veterans with dementia, including in Community Living …

Coordinated-Transitional Care (C-TraC) for Veterans from subacute rehabilitation to home

Abstract: Objectives: To adapt a successful acute care transitional model to meet the needs of veterans transitioning from post-acute care to home. Design: Quality improvement …