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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
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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
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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
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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
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SERIES I-VI ARCHIVED WEBINARS
Advance Care Planning for Dementia and Serious Mental Illness
Assessing Risk and Managing Behaviors in Persons with Dementia
Behavioral Disturbances of Dementia: Interventions to Reduce the Use of Psychotropic Medications
Best Practices in Geriatric Psychiatry and Long Term Care
Best Practices for Medication Management of Dementia-Related Behaviors
Beyond Natural Disasters: Managing Critical Events in Congregate Settings
Communication Issues for LTC Facility/ Hospital Transitions and Effective Care Coordination
Medications: Friend or Foe? The Role of Medications in both Causing and Curing Behavior and Cognitive Problems
Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT to Address Substance Misuse
Personality Disorders and Aging
Pre-admission Screening of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: Considerations for Emergency Services Staff
Psychiatric Emergencies: A Practical Guide for LTC Facility Staff
Reducing the Risk of Medication-Alcohol Interactions in Older Adults
Sexuality in Long-Term Care: Ethical and Practical Issues
Held April 23, 2015