This week's episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap takes a deep dive into six stories shaping care delivery in post-acute settings. We explore a new study on enhanced barrier precautions in ventilator units, a federal initiative to crack down on healthcare fraud, and the ethical challenges around admitting aging individuals on sex offender registries. We also review updated CDC guidance for the 2025–2026 flu season and examine a prescribing cascade that could be putting residents at unnecessary risk.

We close with a powerful reminder that how care ends matters just as much as how it begins. A new opinion piece spotlights the overlooked importance of "the goodbye" in shaping resident satisfaction, trust, and even payment outcomes. From clinical communication to warm send-offs, it's a timely reflection for everyone working in post-acute care.

In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we cover key topics impacting senior living communities, including infection prevention, food safety, and resident wellness. We highlight two APIC guides focused on reducing bloodstream and urinary tract infections through team-based strategies and standardized care. We also discuss an article from McKnight's on F812 food safety compliance and how small changes can help avoid costly citations. New diabetes guidelines put lifestyle changes front and center, offering actionable ideas for community-based wellness programs. Plus, we review the National Council on Aging's fall prevention plan and how the Healthy People 2030 initiative can guide long-term care strategy. For full details and links, visit Angie's blog at healthcapusa.com/angies-blog.

In this week's episode of the HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we're diving into five timely stories that impact senior living professionals across clinical, operational, and wellness domains.

We start with a major new study from NIC and NORC that confirms what many in senior care already believe: residents in senior living communities experience better outcomes, including fewer hospital visits, improved preventive care, and enhanced mental health. From there, we dig into AMDA's updated Choosing Wisely guide, which challenges 20 routine clinical practices in post-acute and long-term care that may no longer serve our residents' best interests.

We also revisit a foundational compliance topic—Medicare signature requirements. A CMS resource offers straightforward reminders on proper documentation that can help communities avoid costly claim denials. Next, we discuss two new observational studies examining associations between multiple COVID-19 vaccine doses and certain health patterns. While the findings are nuanced, experts agree the benefits of vaccination remain clear.

Finally, we spotlight a practical infection control tool from the CDC: a measles assessment checklist designed to help long-term care communities evaluate readiness and strengthen outbreak response planning.

Whether you're leading a team, supporting care plans, or overseeing compliance, this episode brings thoughtful, actionable content to support the work you do every day.

You can find links to all the articles we discussed in the Weekly Round Up on Angie's blog at https://www.healthcapusa.com/angies-blog.