PALTtalk

FMDA | COVID-19 Impact Long Haulers

Hosted By: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Our learning objectives for this session were:
Describe the chronic symptoms experienced by many COVID-19 survivors.
Analyze the current literature and review pathophysiology proposed to be associated with this condition.
Review clinical approaches being utilized to treat and provide rehabilitation to patients experiencing chronic COVID-19 symptoms.
Discuss the impact of persistent COVID-19 symptoms on our recovering residents in PALTC.
Recorded: June 23, 2021
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Available Credit:  0.25 CMD-Clinical

CMDA | Aducanumab

Dr. Lea Watson covers two drugs, Nuplazid and the new one  approved by the FDA, Aducanumab. Followed by Dr. Sing Palat, CMD and new President of CMDA who discusses the use of oxygen with nocturnal hypoxemia in COPD.
Recording Date: 5/6/2021
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

JAMDA On-The-Go | June 2021 | Vaccine Hesitancy / Orthostasis / Delirium / Urine Collection from Diapers

This podcast will spotlight articles from the June 2021 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Host: Wayne Saltsman MD, PhD, CMD
Guests: Philip Sloane MD, MPH; Mallory Brown, MD
References:
Harrison, J., PhD; et. al., "COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Nursing Home Staff ", JAMDA, June/2021.
Doyle, K., BcH.; et. al., "The Many Different Ways of Measuring Orthostasis ", JAMDA, June/2021.
Morandi, A., MD; et. al., "Association of hearing and vision impairment with delirium ", JAMDA, June/2021.
Sacha, K., MD; et. al., "Diapers as an Alternative Collection Method for Urine Specimens", JAMDA, June/2021.
Recorded: June 18, 2021
Available Credit: 0.25 CMD-Clinical

Caring On-the-Go | June - July 2021

June-July 2021
In this episode Wayne Saltsman and Elizabeth Galik discuss ethical considerations with COVID-19, mentoring in geriatrics, and Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis. Articles include:
Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, “Encouraging the Next Generation: Mentoring in Geriatrics” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00243-2/fulltext)
James Wright, MD, PhD, CMD, “Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for PALTC Staff: The Ethical Argument” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00230-4/fulltext)
Christine Kilgore, “Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00237-7/fulltext)
Host: Wayne Saltsman MD, PhD, CMD
Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, Ph.D., CRNP
Recorded: June 11, 2021
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

FMDA | Understanding COVID-19 Skin Manifestations

Special Guests: Victoria Nalls, PhD, GNP-BC, CWS, ACHPN and Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, CWS, FAAWC
Hosted By: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Recorded: June 9, 2021
Our learning objectives for this session were:
1. Create an awareness of the silent skin manifestations related to COVID-19.
2. Discuss how to distinguish between skin manifestations related to COVID-19 and similar looking etiologies, such as shingles and deep tissue pressure ulcers/injuries.
3. Provide helpful documentation considerations for wounds that develop as a result of, or are stalled in their healing trajectory due to COVID-19.
4. Discuss COVID-19 long – haulers and the issues that arise with wound development and wound healing.
5. Introduce COVID-19 Skin Manifestations Campaign and discuss how facilities can participate.
 
Available Credit:    0.25 CMD-Clinical
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FMDA | Racial Inequalities & Disparities: An Ongoing PALTC Challenge

Special Guest: Brette Svensson, DNP, MSN, AGPCNP-BCHosted by: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMDOur learning objectives for this session were:
Discuss the healthcare disparities seen during this COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact that we have seen on our PALTC communities.
Examine the longstanding healthcare challenges produced by racial inequities and disparities.
Summarize the impact of microaggressions and unconscious bias on care delivery in PALTC.
Understand our roles in providing advocacy for health equity and parity in PALTC.
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Recorded: May 26, 2021
Available Credit: 0.25 CMD-Clinical

FMDA | Tackling SNF Vaccine Hesitancy

Special Guest Moderator: Leonard Hock, DO, MACOI, CMD, FAAHPM, HMDC Hosted by: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Our learning objectives for this session were:
Address ongoing approaches to addressing vaccine Hesitancy within our PALTC community.
Discuss the perspectives of clinical and administrative leaders by sharing our experiences.
Report on FMDA's SNF Vaccine Hesitancy initiative and the steps we are taking to increase vaccine confidence within the PALTC community.
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Recorded: May 12, 2021
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AMDA ON-THE-HILL | Volume XX / COVID Recovery

Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org
 
References:
CMS Issues Rule on COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting
COVID-19 Reference Page (including Vaccination Toolkit)
No credit is available for this program.

AMDA On-The-Go | Barriers to ToC for Older Adults With Opioid Use Disorders

Featuring Dr. K. Beiting, an Adv. Research Fellow in Geriatric and Palliative Care at the Univ. of Chicago. She is currently doing research in opioid use disorders in older adults with funding through the TL1 post-doctoral program in clinical research and medical infomatics.
@kimberlybeiting@UChicagoGeriPal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dr. M. Yang, 2nd year Med. student at Univ. of Chicago, has research experience in South Africa and China as well as a post-baccalaureate program at Goucher College in Baltimore.
 
 
 
 
 
@meredithfyang
 
Dr. Stacie Levine, the project ‘physician champion’ is chair of the section of geriatrics/palliative care at University of Chicago.
@StacieKLevine
 
References:
M. Yang, BA; K. Beiting, MD; S. Levine, MD; "Hospital to Nursing Home Transitions of Care for Older Adults With Opioid Use Disorders: A Needs Assessment",  JAMDA, March/2021.
 
Recorded: May 18, 2021
Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

JAMDA ON-THE-GO | May 2021 | Impact of COVID-19 on Future of Long-Term Care / Technology in PALTC

This podcast will spotlight articles from the May 2021 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Host: Wayne Saltsman MD, PhD, CMD
Guests: Philip Sloane MD, MPH; Mallory Brown, MD
References:
"Taking Stock: How Will the Future of Long-Term Care Be Different Because of COVID-19?", JAMDA, May/2021.
Abdellatif, a., MSc; et. al., "Computerized Decision Support Systems for Nursing Homes: A Scoping Review", JAMDA, May/2021.
Yen, H., PhD; Virtual Reality Exergames for Improving Older Adults’ Cognition and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials, JAMDA, May/2021.
Kistler, C., MD; et. al., "Health Information Technology Challenges and Innovations in Long-Term Care", JAMDA, May/2021.
Recorded: May 13, 2021
Available Credit: 0.25 CMD-Clinical