CHS Pharmacy News
January 2022
Upcoming Holiday Hours
New Year’s Eve: Normal Business Hours
New Year’s Day: Closed
Normal business hours are 9 AM – 5:30 PM M-F, and 9 AM – 3PM Saturday and Closed on Sunday
*Emergency services available 24/7/365
National Glaucoma Awareness Month*
Glaucoma’s one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. It’s a group of diseases where pressure (usually) builds up and damages the eye’s optic nerve. National Glaucoma Awareness Month, in January, reminds all of us to get regular eye exams and show support for those suffering. Types of this disease include open–angle glaucoma, which causes peripheral eyesight to slowly diminish, angle–closure glaucoma, where pressure on the iris interferes with fluid draining, and low–tension glaucoma, which occurs without elevated pressure on the eye. There’s currently no way to restore vision lost from glaucoma.
Returnable Medications
Certain forms of medication cannot be returned to the pharmacy for credit since they can only be used for one person once opened. These could include inhalers, eye drops, creams, ointments, liquids or insulins. Consider having the physician sign an order allowing the resident to take these medications with them upon discharge from the facility, providing the order is still active.
Pay Status Changes
To streamline billing procedures for both residents and facilities, please contact our pharmacy team regarding any resident pay status changes. Examples include, but not limited to: Medicare eligibility, Medicare A Skilled, Medicaid Pending and admission/discharge for Hospice Services.
2022 Upcoming CE Programs
12p -1p CST; 1-hour CE Programs for Administrators & Nursing
Presented by National Institute for Health Education & Training; Contact CHS Pharmacy to find out more.
- January 5: Dealing with and Responding to Weight Changes in our Residents
- January 26: MDS 3.0 Changes and How to Create PDPM Base Rates
- February 2: Falls in our LTC Communities
- February 23: Physicians Services: What Do We Need To know?
- March 2: New Ways of Using Physical Therapy in our Day-to-Day Activities with our Residents
- March 30: Care Planning – How to Avoid Deficiencies
New Year’s Day Trivia**
- How large is the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball in diameter?
- How many light bulbs covered the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
- How much does the Times Square ball weigh?
- What two years did the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball not drop?
New Year’s Day Trivia Answers
- 12 feet
- 100 light bulbs
- 11,875 pounds
- 1942 and 1943