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This week’s episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap covers five impactful stories for senior living professionals. From evolving compliance expectations to frontline staffing strategies, clinical nutrition, and pharmacy best practices, we break down what matters most for care teams and leadership alike.

Voluntary OIG guidance dictating new nursing home compliance strategies — New guidance from the Office of Inspector General outlines broader compliance expectations for nursing communities, emphasizing quality of care and organizational oversight.

Frontline wage hikes boost odds of higher Five-Star quality marks by up to 53% — A large-scale study links modest wage increases for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to significantly higher chances of earning top CMS quality ratings.

Daily energy and protein intake requirements to prevent body weight loss in elderly residents of nursing homes — Research shows older residents need higher-than-expected energy and protein intake levels to avoid clinically significant weight loss.

Oral Phosphate Binders – FINAL — This resource outlines the pros, cons, and practical challenges of oral phosphate binder therapies in residents with chronic kidney disease.

Biologics and Biosimilars – FINAL — A clear overview of biologics and biosimilars, including approval pathways, interchangeability rules, and examples relevant to pharmacy practice in long-term care.