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PALTtalk with Caring | November/December Issue on Controversies in PALTC with Special Guest Joanne Kaldy

Episode: November/December Issue on Controversies in PALTC with Special Guest Joanne Kaldy
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD (Editor Emeritus)
Guest(s): Joanne Kaldy (Senior Contributing Writer); Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (Editor-in-Chief)
In This Episode:In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our November-December issue of Caring for the Ages with our senior contributing writer Joanne Kaldy. Not only does this podcast cover our Special Section on Controversies in post-acute and long-term care, it is also our 25th anniversary! Ms. Kaldy has been with Caring since the beginning, and joins to reminisce with Dr. Steinberg (Caring's editor emeritus) about Caring's journey from 1999 to today. Additionally, Ms. Kaldy wrote this month's cover story on direct-to-consumer marketing, and what to do when a patient asks for a drug by name.
Dr. Galik also discusses an article about when it’s appropriate to prescribe anticonvulsants, and her own article questioning whether or not dementia special care facilities/units are successful.
Don't miss this very exciting 25th anniversary podcast!
Featured Articles:When a Patient or Caregiver Asks for a Drug by Name, What Should Practitioners Do?Controversies in Aging: Anticonvulsants for Management of Agitation in DementiaWhat Is Special About Dementia Special Care?We’re Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary!
Date Recorded: October 29, 2024
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PALTtalk Special Edition: Leading the Way Through Respiratory Virus Season

Episode: Leading the Way Through Respiratory Virus Season
Host: Ghinwa Dumyati, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Prevention Program, University of Rochester
Guest(s): Kelly Langford, Online Communications Director for the Risk Less. Do More. Campaign, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In This Episode:In this episode of PALTtalk, Dr. Ghinwa Dumyati and Kelly Langford discuss the importance of immunizations during respiratory virus season, focusing on flu, COVID-19, and RSV. They highlight the new Risk Less. Do More. campaign, which aims to reduce infection risks, especially among vulnerable populations, including older adults in long-term care facilities.
Since the recording of this episode, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released updated COVID-19 vaccination guidance for 2024-2025. In addition to the previously recommended 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination, ACIP now recommends a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 65 and older.
For those who are previously unvaccinated and receiving Novavax, two doses are recommended as the initial vaccination series. This should be followed by a third dose of any age-appropriate 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after the second dose, with a minimum interval of 2 months.
Date Recorded: October 22, 2024
Resources:Risk Less. Do More. Campaign (HHS)Moving Needles Project (PALTmed and CDC)Talking with Patients About Respiratory Virus Season (CDC)
Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows:
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Support: Funding for this podcast was provided through the Risk Less. Do More. campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

PALTtalk with JAMDA | October 2024, with Special Guest Dr. Kate Galluzzi on Utilization of Telemedicine to Supervise Medical Students in the PALTC Setting

Episode: October 2024, with Special Guest Dr. Kate Galluzzi on Utilization of Telemedicine to Supervise Medical Students in the PALTC Setting
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Katherine E. Galluzzi, DO, CMD, FACOFP *dist.*; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (Co-Editor-in-Chief, JAMDA)
In This Episode:
In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Dr. Barb Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Dr. Galluzzi about her focus on utilization of telemedicine to supervise medical students in the post-acute and long-term care setting. In addition to Dr. Galluzzi's paper, Drs. Steinberg and Resnick will review three additional articles. 
Articles Referenced:
Utilization of Telemedicine to Supervise Medical Students in the Post-Acute/Long-Term Care SettingUnderstanding the Perspectives of Key Stakeholders toward Medicare's Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) in the USParamedic-Assisted Community Evaluation After Discharge: The PACED InterventionA Cluster Randomized Trial: Mixed Methods Comparison of 2 Approaches to Promote Nonpharmacologic, Resident-Centered Dementia Care in Nursing Homes
Date Recorded: October 21, 2024
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PALTtalk with Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda | Value-Based Care, with Special Guest Dr. Walter Lin

Episode: Value-Based Care, with Special Guest Dr. Walter Lin
Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Guest(s): Walter Lin, MD, MBA
In This Episode: 
In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Walter Lin, MD, MBA, discuss how value-based care is transforming post-acute and long-term care, sharing insights on implementing patient-centered models to improve outcomes while reducing costs.
Date Recorded: August 8, 2024
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PALTtalk with Alex Bardakh | October 2024, with Special Guest Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD

Episode: October 2024
Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE
Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD
In This Episode:
In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, PALTmed's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Dr. Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, discuss how PALTC providers can manage work-life balance while staying up to date on key legislative issues. They cover topics such as the CMS staffing mandate, telehealth extensions, and how member input is driving real-time policy changes.
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PALTtalk with Caring | October Issue with Special Guest Melissa McClean on a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program

Episode: October Issue with Special Guest Melissa McClean on a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief); Melissa McClean, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, ACHPN
In This Episode:
In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our October issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Melissa McClean, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, ACHPN. Ms. McClean talks about a geriatric workforce enhancement program at the University of Maryland with baccalaureate nursing students.
Drs. Galik and Steinberg also discuss our cover stories on antibiotic resistance in nursing homes and an upcoming new antibiotic in the urinary tract infection treatment tool kit, as well as an article about utilizing music with dementia patients.
Featured Articles:
Bolstering the Nursing Home Workforce through Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs, by Melissa McClean 
Antibiotic Resistance in Nursing Homes: A Reflection of the Global Crisis, by Glenn Tillotson and Angela Donald
Pivmecillinam (Pivya): An Upcoming New Antibiotic in the Urinary Tract Infection Tool Kit, by Jessica Zering
When Words Fail, Music Speaks, by Elizabeth Galik
Date Recorded: October 3, 2024
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PALTtalk with JAMDA | September 2024

Episode: September 2024
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN; Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief)
In This Episode:
In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, discuss three articles from the September issue. First, they talk with Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN, about lessons learned from the Veterans Health Administration on the correlation between nursing home star ratings and the quality of end-of-life care. Next, they speak with Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH, the first author of a systematic review paper examining post-acute care trends and disparities after joint replacements in the United States, focusing on data from 1991 to 2018. Finally, Paul Katz, MD, CMD, reviews a retrospective cohort study exploring the role of neighborhood socioeconomic status in institutionalization of home health care patients with and without Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.  
Articles Referenced:
Nursing Home Star Ratings and End-Of-Life Care Quality: Lessons Learned From the Veterans Health Administration
Post-Acute Care Trends and Disparities After Joint Replacements in the United States, 1991–2018: A Systematic Review
The Role of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status in Institutionalization of Home Health Care Patients With and Without Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Date Recorded: September 24, 2024
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PALTtalk Special Edition: Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder | A Collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities

Episode: Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder | A Collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Guest(s): Jennifer Azen, MD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
In this Episode:
In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Jennifer Azen, MD, and Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, discuss practical strategies for managing pain in patients with substance use disorders. Together, they explore a range of approaches, from effective communication techniques to balancing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
This special edition of PALTtalk was developed in collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF). Visit nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org for more information and for additional resources.
Date Recorded: August 13, 2024
Resources:
Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder - Webinar Slides and Recording
Pain Management in the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Setting Clinical Practice Guideline (PALTmed)
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PALTtalk Special Edition: Navigating Conversations and the Latest Science on COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 2 of 2)

Episode: Navigating Conversations and the Latest Science on COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 2 of 2)
Host: Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH
Guest(s): Leslie Eber, MD, CMD
In This Episode:
In Episode 2 of our two-part series, host Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, and special guest Leslie Eber, MD, CMD, share practical strategies for clinicians to enhance conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine and highlight leadership actions that have successfully increased vaccination rates in PALTC. We also invite you to join the COVID Crusaders campaign, where healthcare professionals and facilities are recognized for their dedication to improving vaccination rates and health outcomes.
Date Recorded: August 2, 2024
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Support: PALTmed acknowledges support for this podcast from Moderna.

PALTtalk Special Edition: The Practical Two-Part Series | Navigating Access and Billing Challenges for COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 1 of 2)

Episode: The Practical Two-Part Series | Navigating Access and Billing Challenges for COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 1 of 2)
Host: Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH
Guest(s): Swati Gaur, MD, CMD
In This Episode:
Join host Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, and special guest Swati Gaur, MD, CMD, as they explore the challenges faced by staff in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine and discuss effective strategies clinicians can implement to improve vaccination rates among residents. They also address the complexities of billing for the COVID-19 vaccine, providing insights and practical tips to navigate these issues.
We also invite you to join the COVID Crusaders campaign, where healthcare professionals and facilities are recognized for their dedication to improving vaccination rates and health outcomes. Learn more about how you can participate and earn recognition by visiting the campaign page.
Date Recorded: July 29, 2024
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Support: PALTmed acknowledges support for this podcast from Moderna.