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PALTtalk with Alex Bardakh | Health Information Technology in PALTC

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, share the latest news from the nation’s capital. Gregory L. Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FIAHSI, joins the discussion to offer his perspective on the expanding role of technology in PALTC.
Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltmed.org.
Hosts: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE; Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD
Guest: Gregory L. Alexander, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FIAHSI
Resources:Health IT Resources (Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition)LTPAC Health IT Collaborative
Date Recorded: January 22, 2025
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PALTtalk with JAMDA | January 2025

In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, is joined by co-editors-in-chief Dr. Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, and Dr. Paul Katz, MD, CMD, to explore the latest research in post-acute and long-term care. Matthew P. Maughan, MBA, MS, shares his research on how nursing home staffing levels and resident characteristics differ between larger and smaller chains, highlighting disparities in staffing ratios and patient complexity. Dr. Tetyana P. Shippee, PhD, discusses her work on evaluating quality in assisted living communities in the United States, highlighting nine unique domains of quality measurement and the importance of including residents' voices in developing standardized metrics for person-centered care. Rounding out the discussion, Dr. Katz explores a study on the use of gabapentin in nursing home residents, offering his expert analysis and perspectives on its implications for clinical practice.
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Matthew P. Maughan, MBA, MS; Tetyana P. Shippee, PhD; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (Co-Editor-in-Chief, JAMDA); Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP (Co-Editor-in-Chief, JAMDA)
Articles Referenced:Nursing Home Staffing Levels and Resident Characteristics in Larger Versus Smaller ChainsMeasurement of Quality in Assisted Living in the United States of America: A Scoping ReviewA Nursing Home Clinician Survey to Explain Gabapentinoid Increases
Resources:Recommendations for Medical and Mental Health Care in Assisted Living Based on an Expert Delphi Consensus Panel (JAMA)Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL@UNC)Building the "Bridge": Linking Gerontology Education to a Local Retirement Community (Experts@Minnesota)Assisted Living Report Card (Minnesota Department of Human Services and Minnesota Board on Aging)
Date Recorded: January 20, 2025
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PALTtalk with Caring | January/February 2025 with Special Guest Daniel Butler, MD, on Chronic Itch in Older Adults

In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our January/February issue of Caring for the Ages. Special Guest Daniel Butler, MD, joins to discuss chronic pruritus and what practitioners can do to help patients afflicted with this common condition.
Drs. Steinberg and Galik also discuss our cover story on value-based care and what it means for practitioners in post-acute and long-term care. Dr. Galik shares insights from her own timely article on violence in the workplace and discusses an article on palliative wound care from Dr. Vycki Nalls. 
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Daniel C. Butler, MD; Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (Editor-in-Chief)
Featured Articles:The New ABCs of Value-Based CareWhat Can We Do About Chronic Itch in Older Adults?Workplace Violence in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care SettingsNon-Healable Wounds and Palliative Wound Care: Conversations Are Key
Date Recorded: December 6, 2024
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PALTtalk with JAMDA | December 2024

In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Dr. Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, are joined by Dr. Jiska Cohen-Mansfield, PhD, and Dr. Caleb Alexander, MD, MS, to explore the latest research in post-acute and long-term care. Topics include improving well-being in dementia care with Enhanced Group Activity Kits (EGAKs), comparing the safety and effectiveness of anticoagulants in nursing home residents with atrial fibrillation, and insights from two additional studies: Skilled Nursing Facility Rehabilitation Intensity and Successful Discharge in Persons with Dementia and Navigating Dilemmas on Advance Euthanasia Directives of Patients with Advanced Dementia. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on advancing care quality and outcomes.
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): G. Caleb Alexander, MD, MS; Jiska Cohen-Mansfield, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP (Co-Editor-in-Chief, JAMDA)
Featured Articles:The Impact of Enhanced Group Activity Kits (EGAKs) on Well-being of Persons With DementiaComparative Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs Warfarin among Nursing Home Residents with Atrial Fibrillation: A Retrospective Cohort StudySkilled Nursing Facility Rehabilitation Intensity and Successful Discharge in Persons with DementiaNavigating Dilemmas on Advance Euthanasia Directives of Patients with Advanced Dementia
Date Recorded: December 13, 2024
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PALTtalk with Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda | Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda is joined by Calvin Groeneweg, Vice President of Risk Management at Sequoia Living and President of the American Assisted Living Nurses Association (AALNA), to discuss emergency and disaster preparedness in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC). The conversation covers strategies for conducting routine safety evaluations, managing major emergencies, and fostering a safer environment for residents and staff. They also explore practical insights and actionable steps for strengthening preparedness in PALTC facilities.
Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD
Guest: Calvin Groeneweg, RN, C-AL, CPASRM
Training Materials and Resources:
Assisted Living Incident Command System (AALNA)Emergency Preparedness (AHCA/NCAL)Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Tool (Kaiser Permanente)Nursing Home Incident Command System (California Association of Health Facilities)
Date Recorded: November 11, 2024
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PALTtalk with Alex Bardakh | Post-Election Advocacy and Telehealth in PALTC

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. They are joined by Dr. Dallas Nelson, MD, CMD, who shares her insights on leveraging local advocacy to influence policy decisions in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC). The conversation also explores telehealth's growing role and its potential impact on the future of care, as well as the exciting opportunities presented by the election results to create meaningful change in the PALTC landscape.
Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltmed.org.
Hosts: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE; Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD
Guest: Dallas Nelson, MD, CMD
Resources:Covid-19 Resources (NYMDA)
Date Recorded: November 20, 2024
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PALTtalk with JAMDA | November 2024

Episode: November 2024
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): John R. Bowblis, PhD; Michelle M. Hilgeman, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP (Co-Editor-in-Chief, JAMDA); Paul Katz, MD, CMD (Co-Editor-in-Chief, JAMDA)
In This Episode:In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, is joined by co-editors-in-chief Dr. Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, and Dr. Paul Katz, MD, CMD, to explore the latest research in post-acute and long-term care. Dr. John Bowblis, PhD, shares his research and its implications on staffing patterns across nursing homes, assisted living communities, and memory care units. Dr. Michelle Hilgeman, PhD, discusses her work on promoting equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ residents in PALTC settings. Rounding out the discussion, Dr. Katz reviews a study examining the impact of quality improvement interventions on hospital admissions from nursing homes, offering his expert analysis and perspectives.
Featured Articles:Staffing Patterns in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Communities, and Memory Care Units: Variation Across ShiftsEquity and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Residents: Lessons Learned from the Initial Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)Impact of Quality Improvement Interventions on Hospital Admissions from Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Date Recorded: November 19, 2024
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PALTtalk with Caring | November/December Issue on Controversies in PALTC with Special Guest Joanne Kaldy

Episode: November/December Issue on Controversies in PALTC with Special Guest Joanne Kaldy
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD (Editor Emeritus)
Guest(s): Joanne Kaldy (Senior Contributing Writer); 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 November-December issue of Caring for the Ages with our senior contributing writer Joanne Kaldy. Not only does this podcast cover our Special Section on Controversies in post-acute and long-term care, it is also our 25th anniversary! Ms. Kaldy has been with Caring since the beginning, and joins to reminisce with Dr. Steinberg (Caring's editor emeritus) about Caring's journey from 1999 to today. Additionally, Ms. Kaldy wrote this month's cover story on direct-to-consumer marketing, and what to do when a patient asks for a drug by name.
Dr. Galik also discusses an article about when it’s appropriate to prescribe anticonvulsants, and her own article questioning whether or not dementia special care facilities/units are successful.
Don't miss this very exciting 25th anniversary podcast!
Featured Articles:When a Patient or Caregiver Asks for a Drug by Name, What Should Practitioners Do?Controversies in Aging: Anticonvulsants for Management of Agitation in DementiaWhat Is Special About Dementia Special Care?We’re Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary!
Date Recorded: October 29, 2024
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PALTtalk Special Edition: Leading the Way Through Respiratory Virus Season

Episode: Leading the Way Through Respiratory Virus Season
Host: Ghinwa Dumyati, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Prevention Program, University of Rochester
Guest(s): Kelly Langford, Online Communications Director for the Risk Less. Do More. Campaign, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In This Episode:In this episode of PALTtalk, Dr. Ghinwa Dumyati and Kelly Langford discuss the importance of immunizations during respiratory virus season, focusing on flu, COVID-19, and RSV. They highlight the new Risk Less. Do More. campaign, which aims to reduce infection risks, especially among vulnerable populations, including older adults in long-term care facilities.
Since the recording of this episode, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released updated COVID-19 vaccination guidance for 2024-2025. In addition to the previously recommended 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination, ACIP now recommends a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 65 and older.
For those who are previously unvaccinated and receiving Novavax, two doses are recommended as the initial vaccination series. This should be followed by a third dose of any age-appropriate 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after the second dose, with a minimum interval of 2 months.
Date Recorded: October 22, 2024
Resources:Risk Less. Do More. Campaign (HHS)Moving Needles Project (PALTmed and CDC)Talking with Patients About Respiratory Virus Season (CDC)
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Support: Funding for this podcast was provided through the Risk Less. Do More. campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

PALTtalk with JAMDA | October 2024, with Special Guest Dr. Kate Galluzzi on Utilization of Telemedicine to Supervise Medical Students in the PALTC Setting

Episode: October 2024, with Special Guest Dr. Kate Galluzzi on Utilization of Telemedicine to Supervise Medical Students in the PALTC Setting
Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD
Guest(s): Katherine E. Galluzzi, DO, CMD, FACOFP *dist.*; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (Co-Editor-in-Chief, JAMDA)
In This Episode:
In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Dr. Barb Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Dr. Galluzzi about her focus on utilization of telemedicine to supervise medical students in the post-acute and long-term care setting. In addition to Dr. Galluzzi's paper, Drs. Steinberg and Resnick will review three additional articles. 
Articles Referenced:
Utilization of Telemedicine to Supervise Medical Students in the Post-Acute/Long-Term Care SettingUnderstanding the Perspectives of Key Stakeholders toward Medicare's Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) in the USParamedic-Assisted Community Evaluation After Discharge: The PACED InterventionA Cluster Randomized Trial: Mixed Methods Comparison of 2 Approaches to Promote Nonpharmacologic, Resident-Centered Dementia Care in Nursing Homes
Date Recorded: October 21, 2024
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