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FMDA Journal Club | Long COVID – Clinical Deep Dive

Long COVID – Clinical Deep Dive
Presenter: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Recorded: May 11, 2022
Let’s go down the rabbit hole and explore clinical cases, literature, and guidance while continuing the dialogue on the impact of Long COVID, aka. Post-Acute Sequala of COVID (PASC), across the PALTC continuum.
Our learning objectives for this session were:
Review current insight into the pathophysiology of Post-Acute Sequala of COVID and the duration of this condition.
Evaluate the current literature and anecdotal knowledge around Post–Acute Sequala of COVID.
Assess our ability to recognize and diagnosis this condition across the PALTC continuum.
Discuss clinical interventions and medical management under investigation for Post-Acute Sequala of COVID.
Create a dialogue around guidance and guidelines for the management of Post-Acute Sequala of COVID across the PALTC continuum.

FMDA Journal Club | Meeting the Current Clinical Challenges in PALTC

Special Guests: Kenneth Scheppke, MD, FAEMS, and Kimberly R. Smoak, MSH, QIDP
Presenter: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Recorded: March 30, 2022
Join special guests, Kenneth Scheppke, MD, FAEMS, and Kimberly R. Smoak, MSH, QIDP, and our host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, for this episode of FMDA's Journal Club, Meeting the Current Clinical Challenges in PALTC.
This session focused on the following Learning Objectives:
Review President Biden’s nursing home policy, as laid out in the State of the Union, and varied responses from AMDA and other national organizations.
Describe the staffing crisis across our PALTC continuum and the long-lasting impact to our PALTC infrastructure.
Deliberate over current state of the state for the COVID pandemic and the preparedness required for an endemic response in PALTC.
Discuss practical implications for second boosters and our current SNF vaccine policies as they stand today.

FMDA Journal Club | Cardiology Updates

Special Guests: Bernardo J. Reyes, MD, CMD, AGSF, and Shannu Satyavolu, MD
Hosted by: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Recorded: February 23, 2022
Join special guests, Bernardo J. Reyes, MD, CMD, AGSF; Shannu Satyavolu, MD; and our host, Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, for the next episode of FMDA's Journal Club, Cardiology Updates.
Our learning objectives for this session were:
Discuss the latest hot topics and clinical trends impacting the PALTC community.
Deep dive into atrial fibrillation with the review of USPTSF recent screening for atrial fibrillation guidance.
Describe the impact to of this atrial fibrillation guidance on the geriatric population.
Define the practical implications for providers practicing across the PALTC continuum.

JAMDA On-The-Go | May 2022 | Sepsis Screening / Family Caregivers / Young Nursing Home Residents / Surprise Question

This podcast will spotlight articles from the May 2022 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Host:  Karl Steinberg MD, HMDC, CMD
Guests: Philip Sloane MD, MPH; Mallory Brown, MD 
References:
Brunetti, MD, et. al., “Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracies of qSOFA, NEWS, and MEWS to Identify Sepsis in Older Inpatients With Suspected Infection”, JAMDA, May/2022.
Palubiski, MD, et. al., “Guidance to (Re)integrate Caregivers as Essential Care Partners Into the LTC Setting: A Rapid Review”, JAMDA, May/2022.
Ritter, A., PhD, CRNP, et. al., “Younger Individuals Increase Their Use of Nursing Homes Following ACA Medicaid Expansion”, JAMDA, May/2022.
Theunissen, M., PhD, et. al. , “The Surprise Question in Older Hospitalized Patients: To Use or Not to Use?”, JAMDA, May/2022.
Recorded: May 25, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AMDA On-The-Hill VOLUME XXV

Alex Bardakh, the Society’s director of public policy and advocacy, shares the latest news from the nation’s capital.
Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org
No credit is available for this program.

Caring On-The-Go | May 2022

May 2022 – The Workforce Issue
In this episode Karl Steinberg and Elizabeth Galik discuss the nationwide workforce shortage in PALTC, along with some potential solutions to staffing shortages and ideas for attracting and maintaining competent, dedicated staff and clinicians. Articles include:
Joanne Kaldy, “Workforce Challenges in Long-Term Care Pick Up Speed” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00127-5/fulltext)
Suzanne Gillespie, MD, RD, CMD, “A Season for PALTC: Improving Quality, Increasing Transparency, and Strengthening Our Workforce” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00117-2/fulltext)
Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, “The Role of Clinical Leaders in Workforce Development and Retention in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00125-1/fulltext)
Christine Kilgore, “Actions Taken to Retain Staff: What Three Facilities Are Doing” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00126-3/fulltext)
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, Ph.D., CRNP
In this episode: We discuss the nationwide workforce shortage in PALTC, along with some potential solutions to staffing shortages and ideas for attracting and maintaining competent, dedicated staff and clinicians
Resources: Caring for the Ages
Recorded: May 6, 2022
Available Credit: 0.25 CMD-Clinical

JAMDA On-The-Go | April 2022 | Surgery in Older Persons

This podcast will spotlight articles from the April 2022 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Host: Karl Steinberg MD, HMDC, CMD
Guests: Dr. Philip Sloane, Dr. Mallory Brown, and Dr. Jaclyn Portelli Tremont
Recorded: April 15, 2022
References:
Integration of surgical and medical specialists in care of older persons:
Lester, P., MD, CMP, et. al., “Interdisciplinary Protocol for Surgery in Older Persons: Development and Implementation”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Viberg, B, MD, PhD, et. al., “Standardized, Coordinated Care in Nursing Homes Lowers Rehospitalization after Hip Fracture”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Thillainadesan, J. MD, PhD, et. al., “Effectiveness of Comanagement Model: Geriatric Medicine and Vascular Surgery”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Reducing surgical risk through pre-operative active management:
Lee, J.W., MSN, et. al., “Preoperative Deprescribing for Medical Optimization of Older Adults Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Hao, S., MD, et. al., “Prehabilitation for Older Adults Undergoing Liver Resection: Getting Patients and Surgeons Up to Speed”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Suenaga, H., PhD, DDS, et. al., “Impact of Dental Referral Prior to Elective Surgery on Postoperative Outcomes”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Co-management of urgent and emergent surgical conditions:
Portelli Tremont, J.N., MD, et. al., “Applying Evidence-based Principles to Guide Emergency Surgery in Older Adults”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Ghneim, M., MD, et. al., “Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults: Characteristics, Outcomes and Considerations. Results from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Geriatric Traumatic Brain Injury (GERI-TBI) Multicenter Trial”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Quinn, S., MD, et. al., “Emergency Surgery for Diverticulitis:  Relationship of Outcomes to Patient Age and Surgical Procedure”, JAMDA, April/2022.
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AOTG | Nursing Leadership: Meeting the Moment

Featuring: Dr. Katherine Evans & Hosted by Diane Sanders-Cepeda
Discussion on Nursing leadership in the face of a staffing crisis with an In-depth discussion on collaboration, engagement, and strategy in PALTC.
Recording Date: 3/30/22
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

Caring On-The-Go | April 2022

April 2022
In this episode Karl Steinberg and Elizabeth Galik discuss our cover story on natural disasters and mental health, new guidelines for aspirin usage in older adults, how to minimize the risk of resident-to-resident mistreatment in post-acute and long-term care, and the new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for pain management. Articles include:
Joanne Kaldy, “When Weather Rages, How to Keep Calm and Continue Caring” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00070-1/fulltext)
Angela M. Sanford, MD, CMD, and Milta O. Little, DO, CMD, “The Aspirin Controversy Continues Despite New Guidelines Regarding Aspirin Usage in Older Adults” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00063-4/fulltext )
Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, “Minimizing the Risk of Resident-to-Resident Mistreatment in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00072-5/fulltext )
Christine Kilgore, “New Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) Presents Systematic Approach to Pain Management” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00012-9/fulltext )
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, Ph.D., CRNP
References: 
Caring for the Ages
Recorded: February 18, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

JAMDA On-The-Go | March 2022 | COVID 19, Pragmatic and Clinical Trials, and Nursing Home Infections

This podcast will spotlight articles from the March 2022 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Host:  Karl Steinberg MD, HMDC, CMD
Guests: Philip Sloane MD, MPH; Mallory Brown, MD 
References:
Dyer, A.H., MSc, et. al., “Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Age, and Frailty Are Associated With 6-Month Vaccine-Induced Anti-Spike Antibody Titer in Nursing Home Residents”, JAMDA, March/2022.
Abhiram, K., MBBS, MMEd, et. al., “The Effect of COVID-19 Endemicity on the Mental Health of Health Workers”, JAMDA, March/2022.
Weerahandi, H., MD, MPH, et. al., “Disease Management in Skilled Nursing Facilities Improves Outcomes for Patients With a Primary Diagnosis of Heart Failure”, JAMDA, March/2022.
Boxer, R.S., MD, MS, et. al., “A Randomized Controlled Trial of Heart Failure Disease Management in Skilled Nursing Facilities”, JAMDA, March/2022.
Rutten, J.J.S., MD, “An Electronic Health Record Integrated Decision Tool and Supportive Interventions to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing for Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes: A Cluster Randomized Controlled”, JAMDA, March/2022.
Recorded: March 23, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical