WEBINARS

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SERIES VII IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

Opioid Use in Older Adults: The Double-Edged Sword


Wednesday, November 28, 2018

1:30-2:45 pm US EST

 

This webinar will review special considerations for the use of opioids for pain management in older adults as well as the challenge of opioid misuse in this population. Learners will be able to describe physiological changes in older adults as they impact choice of opioid therapy, select appropriate opioid therapy for older adults, and describe opioid misuse and management of opioid use disorder in older adults.

Time will be given for questions and discussion after the webinar.

 

Speakers:

  • Laura Morgan, PharmD, MEd, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
  • Ericka L. Crouse, PharmD, Associate Professor, Deptartment of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth School of Pharmacy

Moderator:

  • Jennifer L. Inker, PhD, MBA, LALFA, Gerontologist; Instructor; Joint Program Director, Assisted Living Administration Specialty Area, Virginia Commonwealth University, College of Health Professions, Department of Gerontology  

Registration:

Registration is free and open to all.

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MicroLearning: Little Messages with a Big Impact


Thursday, February 21, 2019

1:30-2:45 pm EDT

 

Adopting a person-directed culture in health care means a commitment to ongoing learning. We need to challenge traditional learning so that education itself is person-directed. Through 5-8 minute videos that are memorable and practical, microlearning offers a new culture of education that meets people where THEY are in their busy lives of caring. Presenters will share how Virginia nursing homes have been breaking new ground using microlearning, its impact, and lessons learned. Participants will experience microlearning through a variety of relevant, interactive learning resources they can apply right away and will discover in the process, new pathways for person-directed education.

 

Speakers:

  • Mary Martha Stewart, MA, Director of Culture Change & ClearPath, Riverside Health System
  • Christine J. Jensen, PhD, Director of Health Services Research, Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health

Moderator:

  • Jennifer L. Inker, PhD, MBA, LALFA, Gerontologist; Instructor; Joint Program Director, Assisted Living Administration Specialty Area, Virginia Commonwealth University, College of Health Professions, Department of Gerontology

Registration:

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Developing a Culturally Competent Workforce for a Culturally Diverse Population


Wednesday, March 13, 2019

1:30-2:45 pm EDT

This webinar will initiate the discussion of changing the organizational culture for providers and identify opportunities to provide culturally competent care and supports. The session will address many State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to, Title VI, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) provider requirements, U.S. Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division, the Americans with Disabilities Act and as applicable the Joint Commission Requirements.

Questions and discussion will follow as time permits.

 

Speakers:

  • Susan A. Elmore, MBA, Special Projects Coordinator, Division of Developmental Services, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
  • Karla Almendarez-Ramos, Manager of City of Richmond’s Office of Multicultural Affairs

Moderator:

  • Jennifer L. Inker, PhD, MBA, LALFA, Gerontologist; Instructor; Joint Program Director, Assisted Living Administration Specialty Area, Virginia Commonwealth University, College of Health Professions, Department of Gerontology

Registration:

Registration is free and open to all.

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Beyond Natural Disasters: Managing Critical Events in Congregate Settings


Monday, March 20, 2017

1:30-2:45 pm US EDT

 

Presenters focused on managing events that put residents and staff at risk. Security situations can turn into critical situations ranging from domestic abuse to use of weapons and shootings. In addition to identifying safety issues impacting the facility, the webinar will examine the right to wander v. risk for elopement by exploring the right of residents to move freely throughout the community while ensuring that their safety as cognitive and functional levels change. A focus was on placed on interventions to reduce resident and organizational risks for adverse outcomes, including environmental design, resident/family engagement, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.

Speakers:

  • Linda Glasson, CHPA-L, Past President, International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
  • Mary P. Chiles, RN, RAC-CT 3.0, Chiles Healthcare Consulting, LLC

Moderator:

  • Jennifer L. Inker, MBA, LALFA, Gerontologist; Instructor; Joint Program Director, Assisted Living Administration Specialty Area, Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Gerontology

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Best Practices for Medication Management of Dementia-Related Behaviors


Wednesday, April 21, 2017

1:30-2:45 pm EST

 

This webinar will give an overview of current best practices for medication management of dementia-related behaviors. Presenters will provide an update on current research on safety and efficacy as well as utilizing case studies to discuss using medications for challenging behaviors in persons with dementia .

 

Speakers:

  • Lyons Hardy, CNS, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, VCU Center for Advanced Health Management
  • Adam Rosenblatt, MD, Professor, VCU School of Medicine

Moderator:

  • Jennifer L. Inker, MBA, LALFA, Gerontologist; Instructor; Joint Program Director, Assisted Living Administration Specialty Area, Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Gerontology

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The Use of Technology to Engage Persons with Dementia


Thursday, May 11, 2017

1:30-2:45 pm EST

 

This webinar will discuss current research related to the use of technology in care of persons with dementia with examples of the specific modalities available. Attendees will gain a general understanding of available technology and how it can improve quality of life for residents, how to integrate technologies in the care of people living with dementia and an overview of the impact & outcomes of the technology.

Questions and discussion will follow as time permits.

Speakers:

  • Lora Epperly, MSN, RN, CDP, CADDCT, Director of Business Development and Care Innovations CCR, Inc.
  • Scott Sautter, PhD, Board Certified Neuropsychologist, Hampton Roads Neuropsychology
  • Charles de Vilmorin, CEO, Linked Senior

Moderator:

  • E. Ayn Welleford, MSG, PhD, AGHEF, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University

Registration:

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SERIES I-VI ARCHIVED WEBINARS

Advance Care Planning for Dementia and Serious Mental Illness

Held April 13, 2016

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Assessing Risk and Managing Behaviors in Persons with Dementia

Held May 6, 2015

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Behavioral Disturbances of Dementia: Interventions to Reduce the Use of Psychotropic Medications

Held March 28, 2013

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Best Practices in Geriatric Psychiatry and Long Term Care

Held April 22, 2013

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Best Practices for Medication Management of Dementia-Related Behaviors

Held April 21, 2017

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Beyond Natural Disasters: Managing Critical Events in Congregate Settings

Held March 20, 2017

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Communication Issues for LTC Facility/ Hospital Transitions and Effective Care Coordination

Held March 27, 2012

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Medications: Friend or Foe? The Role of Medications in both Causing and Curing Behavior and Cognitive Problems

Held May 6, 2014

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Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT to Address Substance Misuse

Held May 26, 2016

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Personality Disorders and Aging

Held April 24, 2014

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Pre-admission Screening of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: Considerations for Emergency Services Staff

Held May 17, 2012

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Psychiatric Emergencies: A Practical Guide for LTC Facility Staff

Held April 18, 2012

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Reducing the Risk of Medication-Alcohol Interactions in Older Adults

Held March 19, 2015

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Sexuality in Long-Term Care: Ethical and Practical Issues

Held April 23, 2015

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Team Preparation and Team Building for Behavioral Health Professionals Working with Older Adults

Held March 16, 2016

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The Temporary Detention Order (TDO) Process: What Staff Need to Know

Held May 29, 2013

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The Temporary Detention Order (TDO) Process — Part II

Held May 29, 2014

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The Use of Technology to Engage Persons with Dementia

Held May 11, 2017

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