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$10.5 million AMDA, CDC partnership aims to improve vaccination rates in senior living, other settings

September 21, 2021
AMDA in the News
McKnight's Senior Living
Immunization/Vaccination, Infection Prevention/Control
A five-year, $10.5 million agreement between AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and the federal government will try to improve vaccination rates among residents and staff members in senior living and other long-term care...

CDC Funds Cooperative Agreement with AMDA to Improve Immunization Rates in PALTC

September 20, 2021
Press Release
Immunization/Vaccination, Infection Prevention/Control
Columbia, MD – AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) Medicine has been funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and implement strategies to increase...

In West Orange: Daughter Of Israel’s Medical Director Snags Award

May 4, 2017
AMDA in the News
West Orange Patch
Infections, Infection Prevention/Control, Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team, Medical Director, Wounds
Joshua Schor, medical director at Daughters of Israel in West Orange, was named the 2017 Medical Director of the Year by the AMDA (The Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine). He was presented with the award during the Society’s annual...

AMDA Guidance Released on Pneumococcal Vaccination in PALTC

February 13, 2017
AMDA in the News
Managed Health Care Connect
Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Infections, Immunization/Vaccination, Infection Prevention/Control, Pneumonia
Based on a number of queries from the field regarding the application of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) pneumococcal vaccination recommendations, AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA) has...

Serious health threats compel AMDA to issue pneumococcal vaccine guidance

February 3, 2017
AMDA in the News
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Infections, Infection Prevention/Control, Pneumonia
Streptococcus pneumoniae persists as a major health threat to long-term care residents despite nation-wide efforts to encourage vaccinations, according to AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

Society Releases Targeted Guidance for Pneumococcal Vaccinations in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care

February 2, 2017
Press Release
Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Infections, Immunization/Vaccination, Infection Prevention/Control, Pneumonia
Despite broad-scale efforts to encourage vaccinations and preventive measures, streptococcus pneumoniae continues to pose a serious health threat in the U.S., particularly among adults 65 years and older, and others with specific risk factors. A new...

The CMS Final Rule: Twist And Shout, But We Can Work It Out

November 4, 2016
AMDA in the News
Long-Term Living
Long-Term Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Ethics, Infections, Antimicrobial/Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention/Control, Medication, Patient Centered, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), Transitions of Care
According to Dr. Susan Levy, President of AMDA, The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, “AMDA is pleased that CMS listened and incorporated some changes into the initial proposed rule based on comments….CMS also revised the rules to...

AMDA Committee Identifies 3 Priorities for Assisted Living

March 6, 2016
AMDA in the News
McKnight's Senior Living
Assisted Living, End-of-Life, Federal Regulations, Infection Prevention/Control, Medication Management, Practitioners, Quality, Improvement, Transitions of Care
AMDA Board Member Kevin O'Neil, MD, CMD, talks about the top three clinical areas AMDA has identified on which assisted living providers need to focus.

Fundamentals of Infection Control in the Nursing Home

Antimicrobial/Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention/Control, Antibiotics/Antimicrobials, Medical Director
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
This interactive session will introduce medical directors to infection surveillance in the nursing home setting. Participants will explore various infection control criteria and be able to differentiate between surveillance criteria and minimal...

Updates on Common Infections in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC)

Infections, C. difficile, Infection Prevention/Control, Pneumonia
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Caring for older adults with suspected infections presents challenges for post-acute/long-term care (PALTC) providers. This session will provide an update on management of positive urine cultures, pneumonia and C. difficile infections in PALTC...