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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)
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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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
Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows:
This PALTtalk Special Edition podcast is certified for CMD Management Hours.
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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
Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows:
This PALTtalk Special Edition podcast is certified for CMD Management Hours.
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Support: PALTmed acknowledges support for this podcast from Moderna.

PALTtalk with Dr. Christian Bergman | Getting Started in State Advocacy

Episode: Getting Started in State Advocacy
Host: Carl J. "Christian" Bergman, MD, CMD, FACP
Guest(s): Daniel Haimowitz, MD, CMD, from Pennsylvania
PALTtalk with Dr. Christian Bergman focuses on state-based grassroots advocacy and policy stories. It offers an in-depth conversation with PALTmed members who are active in their respective states and trying to improve the lives of older adults living in PALTC facilities.
In This Episode:
In this episode, host Christian Bergman, MD, CMD, FACP, will talk with Daniel Haimowitz, MD, CMD, about the crucial role of advocacy in shaping policies for PALTC residents and staff. Dr. Haimowitz shares insights on the importance of grassroots advocacy, distinguishing it from lobbying, and how health care professionals can take proactive steps to influence legislation and regulation. The conversation highlights practical steps for getting started in advocacy, the significance of forming relationships with legislators, and the power of an organized voice.
Date Recorded: August 16, 2024
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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PALTtalk with JAMDA | August 2024

Episode: August 2024
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Dana Mukamel, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief)
In This Episode:
In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Dana Mukamel, PhD, about her work entitled, The Relationship Between Nursing Home Staffing and Health Outcomes Revisited. In addition to Dr. Mukamel’s paper, Drs. Steinberg and Resnick will review three additional articles. 
Articles Referenced:
The Relationship between Nursing Home Staffing and Health Outcomes Revisited
How Do We Achieve Person-Centered Care across Health Care Settings? Expanding Ideological Perspectives into Practice to Advance Person-Centered Care
External Validation and Further Exploration of Fall Prediction Models Based on Questionnaires and Daily-Life Trunk Accelerometry
Prevalence and Correlates of Antipsychotic Medication Use in Oregon Assisted Living
Date Recorded: August 9, 2024
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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PALTtalk with Caring | Alternative Communities of Care, with Special Guest Chris Laxton

Episode: August/September 2024
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Christopher Laxton; 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 August/September issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Chris Laxton. This issue contains a special section on Alternative Communities of Care, including medical foster homes for veterans, caring for dementia patients at home, and cohousing communities.
Chris Laxton, the former executive director of PALTmed (formerly called AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care) joins to talk about his own experience with intergenerational living with his daughter's family.
Featured Articles:
Medical Foster Home: A Model to Support Aging in Place and Develop Community for Older Adults 
My Experience With Multigenerational Living 
Tips and Resources for Home-Based Dementia Care
If Community Matters to You, Cohousing May Be a Great Way to Age in Place
Date Recorded: August 2, 2024
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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PALTtalk with Alex Bardakh | August 2024, with Special Guest Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD

Episode: August 2024
Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE
Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD
In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, PALTmed's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, discuss the latest news from the nation’s capital.
Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltmed.org.
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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AMDA On-The-Go | Faith and Healing in PALTC

Episode: Faith and Healing in PALTC
Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Guest(s): Sarah McEvoy, NHA, JD; Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD
In This Episode:
In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Sarah McEvoy, NHA, JD, and Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD, explore spirituality, connectedness, and the role that PALTC clinicians and leaders should play in the spiritual health of our patients and residents.
Date Recorded: May 24, 2024
Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows:
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JAMDA On-The-Go | July 2024

Episode: July 2024
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Tamra Keeney, PT, PhD, DPT, CCS; Daniel Young, PT, DPT, PhD; 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, will discuss three articles from the July issue. First, they will talk with Tamra Keeney, PT, PhD, DPT, CCS, about results from a pilot study addressing serious illness communication skills for inpatient rehabilitation clinicians to optimize post-acute care transitions. Next, they will talk with Daniel Young, PT, DPT, the first author of a paper reporting on the prognostic significance of changes in mobility as they relate to discharge location measured longitudinally in hospitalized patients. Finally, Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will review a feasibility study exploring the deployment of robot-led activities for persons living with dementia in aged care facilities in Australia.  
Articles Referenced:
Breaking the Cycle: Using Serious Illness Communication to Optimize Care Transition Planning in Serious Illness
Dynamic Prediction of Post-Acute Care Needs for Hospitalized Medicine Patients
Deploying Robot-Led Activities for People with Dementia at Aged Care Facilities: A Feasibility Study
Date Recorded: July 22, 2024
Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows:
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AMDA On-The-Hill | July 2024, with Special Guest Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD

Episode: July 2024
Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE
Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD
In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, the Society’s Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, discuss the latest news from the nation’s capital.
Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org.
No credit is available for this program.