In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we unpack seven essential stories shaping care delivery, regulation, and best practices in senior living. From a new bill that could expand pharmacists' roles, to a powerful call for proactive quality standards in assisted living, this episode delivers practical takeaways for leadership, clinical teams, and frontline staff.

We’ll also cover critical updates on survey changes, emergency preparedness challenges, infection prevention staffing tools, insulin injection best practices, and a must-have medication guide from PharMerica.

Whether you're running a skilled nursing center or managing an assisted living community, this episode brings you insights you can use today.

In this episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we cover a full spectrum of stories impacting senior living communities—from new CMS dialysis system guidance and ACIP vaccine changes, to a virtual reality startup revolutionizing fall risk assessment. We also explore WHO’s move to govern AI in healthcare, state-level legislation affecting resident rights, and a surprising look at how clothing choices can influence well-being. Whether you're an executive director, nurse, or front-line caregiver, there's something in here for everyone committed to high-quality senior care.

For links to the original articles and more insights, visit Angie’s blog at:
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This week on HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we explore what it means to be truly survey-ready—from Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda’s leadership insights to a practical look at the medical director’s role during the survey process. We revisit our two-part MDS series with Robin Hillier, then shift to frontline practices with tips on pressure injury prevention, med safety, and tools from PharMerica.

We also introduce the GWEP Online Community, a valuable resource for building stronger, age-friendly care teams. As mentioned in the episode, you can watch the tutorial video here.

We wrap with a groundbreaking discovery in Parkinson’s research that could reshape future treatment.