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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

AOTG | What Your CNAs Want You to Know

Featuring: Lori Porter, Leslie Eber MD & Hosted by Diane Sanders-Cepeda
In this episode, we discuss what your CNAs want you to know. We will be talking about how to communicate better with your CNAs, what they wish you knew, and some tips for improving your relationship with them. We'll also be discussing the different roles of CNA in facilities and how they can benefit your care.
Recording Date: 3/4/22
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

Caring On-The-Go | Mar 2022

March 2022 – A Special Issue on Empathy and Trauma-Informed Care
In this episode Karl Steinberg and Elizabeth Galik discuss our special issue on empathy and trauma-informed care in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. We also welcome special guest François Beausoleil to discuss best practices for increasing compassion in PALTC. Articles include:
Joanne Kaldy, “Trauma-Informed Care Takes Center Stage in Ongoing Pandemic” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00014-2/fulltext)
Lisa Lind, PhD, ABPP, “The Impact of Pandemic-Related Stress and Trauma in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00002-6/fulltext)
Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, “Understanding Trauma-Informed Care in the PALTC Setting” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00017-8/fulltext)
François Beausoleil, MBA, “Best Practices for Increasing Compassion Resiliency and Moral Wellness in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(22)00022-1/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 | February 2022 | Re-Imagining Long-Term Care

This podcast will spotlight articles from the February 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; Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD
References:
Gaugler, J.E., PhD, et. al., “Reimagining Family Involvement in Residential Long-Term Care”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Werner, R.M., MD, PhD, et. al., “Reimagining Financing and Payment of Long-Term Care”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Zimmerman, S., PhD, et. al., “The Imperative to Reimagine Assisted Living”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Shippee, T.P., PhD, et. al., “Evidence for Action: Addressing Systemic Racism Across Long-Term Services and Supports”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Sloane, P.D., MD, MPH, “The Uncertain Future of Nursing Home Post-Acute Care”, JAMDA, Feb/2022.
Recorded: February18, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AOTG | Micro-Transitions

Microtransitions in PALTC is an emerging and underrecognized challenge in our PALTC facilities. Join me as we define microtransitions and the opportunities to manage this across the PALTC continuum with Dr. Aval – Naree Green
Dr. Aval – Naree Green is the division director of geriatrics at Baylor Scott & White Memorial in Temple, Texas, and medical director of Scott & White Hospice.
Recording Date: 2/18/22
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AMDA On-The-Hill VOLUME XXIIII

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.

JAMDA On-The-Go | January 2022 | Delirium / Exercise in Long-Term Care / Slowing

This podcast will spotlight articles from the January 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:
Delirium in the nursing home:
Skretteberg, W.H., RN, MSc, et. al., “Delirium During Acute Events in Nursing Home Patients”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Webber, C, PhD, et. al., “Probable Delirium and Associated Patient Characteristics in Long-Term Care and Complex Continuing Care: A Population-Based Observational Study”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Exercise and Nursing Home Residents:
Coelho-Júnior, H.J., PhD, et. al., “Is High-Speed Resistance Training an Efficient and Feasible Exercise Strategy for Frail Nursing Home Residents?”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Courel-Ibáñez, J., PhD, et. al., “Impact of Tailored Multicomponent Exercise for Preventing Weakness and Falls on Nursing Home Residents' Functional Capacity”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Slowing in Older Persons:
Van de Schraaf, S.A.J., MSc, et. al., “Slowing: A Vascular Geriatric Syndrome?”, JAMDA, Jan/2022
Sloane, P.D., MD, MPH, et. al., “Should Slowing Be Considered a Distinct Geriatric Syndrome?”, JAMDA, Jan/2022.
Recorded: January 12, 2022
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical