PALTtalk

FMDA | Variants, Vaccinations, and SNF Preparedness

Special Guests: Leslie Eber, MD, CMD, and Sing Palat, MD, CMD
Hosted by: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Our learning objectives for this session were:
1. Provide an overview of current state of the state with discussion of clinical trends and metrics.
2. Discuss current surges in COVID cases across the country and breakthrough cases of COVID in vaccinated populations.
3. Describe SNF preparedness in tackling this current COVID surge and enhanced protocols developed to combat the rise in cases associated with Delta Variant.
4. Review the ongoing challenge of staff vaccinations and approaches to addressing vaccine apathy and hesitancy.
Recorded: July 28, 2021
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Available Credit
0.25 CMD-Clinical

JAMDA ON-THE-GO | July 2021 | Dementia Care Issues: Restless Legs, Antihypertensives, Memory Worry, Behavioral Expressions

This podcast will spotlight articles from the July 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:
Richards, K., PhD, RN; et. al., "Nighttime Agitation in Persons with Dementia as a Manifestation of Restless Legs Syndrome", JAMDA, July/2021.
den Brok, M., MD.; et. al., "Antihypertensive Medication Classes and the Risk of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis", JAMDA, July/2021.
Kang, B., PhD., et. al., "Rejection of Care and Aggression among Older Veterans with Dementia: The Influence of Background Factors and Interpersonal Triggers", JAMDA, July/2021.
Jia, F., PhD; et. al., "Subjective Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Reserve Indicators, and the Incidence of Dementia", JAMDA, July/2021.
Recorded: July 28, 2021
Available Credit:
0.25 CMD-Clinical

AMDA ON-THE-HILL | Volume XXI / COVID Recovery (July 23, 2021)

Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org
 
References:
COVID-19 Resource Page
2022 Physician Fee Schedule Makes Cuts to Nursing Home Codes, Changes to Telehealth
Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Other Healthcare Facilities Should Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees
Drive to Deprescribe
Healing Together

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