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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 Dementia What Is Special About Dementia Special Care? We're Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary! Date Recorded: October 29, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

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) Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: This episode is certified for CMD Clinical hours. Claim CMD Credit Support: Funding for this podcast was provided through the Risk Less. Do More. campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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 Setting Understanding the Perspectives of Key Stakeholders toward Medicare's Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) in the US Paramedic-Assisted Community Evaluation After Discharge: The PACED Intervention A Cluster Randomized Trial: Mixed Methods Comparison of 2 Approaches to Promote Nonpharmacologic, Resident-Centered Dementia Care in Nursing Homes Date Recorded: October 21, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Value-Based Care, with Special Guest Dr. Walter Lin Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Walter Lin, MD, MBA In This Episode:  In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Walter Lin, MD, MBA, discuss how value-based care is transforming post-acute and long-term care, sharing insights on implementing patient-centered models to improve outcomes while reducing costs. Date Recorded: August 8, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: October 2024 Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, PALTmed's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Dr. Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, discuss how PALTC providers can manage work-life balance while staying up to date on key legislative issues. They cover topics such as the CMS staffing mandate, telehealth extensions, and how member input is driving real-time policy changes. Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: October Issue with Special Guest Melissa McClean on a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief); Melissa McClean, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, ACHPN In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our October issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Melissa McClean, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, ACHPN. Ms. McClean talks about a geriatric workforce enhancement program at the University of Maryland with baccalaureate nursing students. Drs. Galik and Steinberg also discuss our cover stories on antibiotic resistance in nursing homes and an upcoming new antibiotic in the urinary tract infection treatment tool kit, as well as an article about utilizing music with dementia patients. Featured Articles: Bolstering the Nursing Home Workforce through Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs, by Melissa McClean  Antibiotic Resistance in Nursing Homes: A Reflection of the Global Crisis, by Glenn Tillotson and Angela Donald Pivmecillinam (Pivya): An Upcoming New Antibiotic in the Urinary Tract Infection Tool Kit, by Jessica Zering When Words Fail, Music Speaks, by Elizabeth Galik Date Recorded: October 3, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: September 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN; Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, discuss three articles from the September issue. First, they talk with Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN, about lessons learned from the Veterans Health Administration on the correlation between nursing home star ratings and the quality of end-of-life care. Next, they speak with Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH, the first author of a systematic review paper examining post-acute care trends and disparities after joint replacements in the United States, focusing on data from 1991 to 2018. Finally, Paul Katz, MD, CMD, reviews a retrospective cohort study exploring the role of neighborhood socioeconomic status in institutionalization of home health care patients with and without Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.   Articles Referenced: Nursing Home Star Ratings and End-Of-Life Care Quality: Lessons Learned From the Veterans Health Administration Post-Acute Care Trends and Disparities After Joint Replacements in the United States, 1991–2018: A Systematic Review The Role of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status in Institutionalization of Home Health Care Patients With and Without Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Date Recorded: September 24, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder | A Collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Jennifer Azen, MD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP In this Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Jennifer Azen, MD, and Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, discuss practical strategies for managing pain in patients with substance use disorders. Together, they explore a range of approaches, from effective communication techniques to balancing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. This special edition of PALTtalk is developed in collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF). Visit nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org for more information and for additional resources. Date Recorded: August 13, 2024 Resources: Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder - Webinar Slides Pain Management in the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Setting Clinical Practice Guideline (PALTmed) Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Navigating Conversations and the Latest Science on COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 2 of 2) Host: Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH Guest(s): Leslie Eber, MD, CMD In This Episode: In Episode 2 of our two-part series, host Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, and special guest Leslie Eber, MD, CMD, share practical strategies for clinicians to enhance conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine and highlight leadership actions that have successfully increased vaccination rates in PALTC. We also invite you to join the COVID Crusaders campaign, where healthcare professionals and facilities are recognized for their dedication to improving vaccination rates and health outcomes. Date Recorded: August 2, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit Support: PALTmed acknowledges support for this podcast from Moderna.

Episode: The Practical Two-Part Series | Navigating Access and Billing Challenges for COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 1 of 2) Host: Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH Guest(s): Swati Gaur, MD, CMD In This Episode: Join host Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, and special guest Swati Gaur, MD, CMD, as they explore the challenges faced by staff in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine and discuss effective strategies clinicians can implement to improve vaccination rates among residents. They also address the complexities of billing for the COVID-19 vaccine, providing insights and practical tips to navigate these issues. We also invite you to join the COVID Crusaders campaign, where healthcare professionals and facilities are recognized for their dedication to improving vaccination rates and health outcomes. Learn more about how you can participate and earn recognition by visiting the campaign page. Date Recorded: July 29, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit Support: PALTmed acknowledges support for this podcast from Moderna.

Episode: Getting Started in State Advocacy Host: Carl J. "Christian" Bergman, MD, CMD, FACP Guest(s): Daniel Haimowitz, MD, CMD, from Pennsylvania PALTtalk with Dr. Christian Bergman focuses on state-based grassroots advocacy and policy stories. It offers an in-depth conversation with PALTmed members who are active in their respective states and trying to improve the lives of older adults living in PALTC facilities. In This Episode: In this episode, host Christian Bergman, MD, CMD, FACP, will talk with Daniel Haimowitz, MD, CMD, about the crucial role of advocacy in shaping policies for PALTC residents and staff. Dr. Haimowitz shares insights on the importance of grassroots advocacy, distinguishing it from lobbying, and how health care professionals can take proactive steps to influence legislation and regulation. The conversation highlights practical steps for getting started in advocacy, the significance of forming relationships with legislators, and the power of an organized voice. Date Recorded: August 16, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: August 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Dana Mukamel, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Dana Mukamel, PhD, about her work entitled, The Relationship Between Nursing Home Staffing and Health Outcomes Revisited. In addition to Dr. Mukamel's paper, Drs. Steinberg and Resnick will review three additional articles.  Articles Referenced: The Relationship between Nursing Home Staffing and Health Outcomes Revisited How Do We Achieve Person-Centered Care across Health Care Settings? Expanding Ideological Perspectives into Practice to Advance Person-Centered Care External Validation and Further Exploration of Fall Prediction Models Based on Questionnaires and Daily-Life Trunk Accelerometry Prevalence and Correlates of Antipsychotic Medication Use in Oregon Assisted Living Date Recorded: August 9, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: August/September 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Christopher Laxton; 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 August/September issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Chris Laxton. This issue contains a special section on Alternative Communities of Care, including medical foster homes for veterans, caring for dementia patients at home, and cohousing communities. Chris Laxton, the former executive director of PALTmed (formerly called AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care) joins to talk about his own experience with intergenerational living with his daughter's family. Featured Articles: Medical Foster Home: A Model to Support Aging in Place and Develop Community for Older Adults  My Experience With Multigenerational Living  Tips and Resources for Home-Based Dementia Care If Community Matters to You, Cohousing May Be a Great Way to Age in Place Date Recorded: August 2, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: August 2024 Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD In this episode, 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. Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltmed.org. Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Faith and Healing in PALTC Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Sarah McEvoy, NHA, JD; Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Sarah McEvoy, NHA, JD, and Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD, explore spirituality, connectedness, and the role that PALTC clinicians and leaders should play in the spiritual health of our patients and residents. Date Recorded: May 24, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: July 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Tamra Keeney, PT, PhD, DPT, CCS; Daniel Young, PT, DPT, PhD; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will discuss three articles from the July issue. First, they will talk with Tamra Keeney, PT, PhD, DPT, CCS, about results from a pilot study addressing serious illness communication skills for inpatient rehabilitation clinicians to optimize post-acute care transitions. Next, they will talk with Daniel Young, PT, DPT, the first author of a paper reporting on the prognostic significance of changes in mobility as they relate to discharge location measured longitudinally in hospitalized patients. Finally, Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will review a feasibility study exploring the deployment of robot-led activities for persons living with dementia in aged care facilities in Australia.   Articles Referenced: Breaking the Cycle: Using Serious Illness Communication to Optimize Care Transition Planning in Serious Illness Dynamic Prediction of Post-Acute Care Needs for Hospitalized Medicine Patients Deploying Robot-Led Activities for People with Dementia at Aged Care Facilities: A Feasibility Study Date Recorded: July 22, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: July 2024 Host:  Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, the Society'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. Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org. No credit is available for this program.

Episode: June/Juy 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD; Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our June/July issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD. Dr. Haimowitz shares the evidence-based for what to do about falls with minor head impact in older adults. And Dr. Galik talks about our cover story on addressing ageism when it comes to evaluating both political leaders and job candidates, and her own article on the advantages of small assisted living communities. This issue also contains and special section on the PALTC24 conference in San Antonio, TX, with a featured article on reclaiming joy and releasing stress and burnout. Be sure to check out the rest of this important special issue, including articles on artificial intelligence, F-Tag revisions for substance use disorder, antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications, and more! Featured Articles: Reframing Aging in Politics: Evaluating Job Candidates Beyond Chronological Age Heads Up: Considerations for Falls With Minor Head Impact in Long-Term Care "Don't Count the Small Ones Out": Advantages and Opportunities for Small Assisted Living Communities Catch and Release: Reclaim Joy and Release Stress and Burnout Date Recorded: July 1, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: The Empowering Three-Part Series | Boundaries With Care (Part 3 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Aya Caspi In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Aya Caspi, discuss boundaries with care, including how to care for ourselves without dropping others and how this will enhance our clinical practice and relationships. Date Recorded: April 24, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: The Empowering Three-Part Series | Speaking and Listening in Ways That Matter (Part 2 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Aya Caspi In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Aya Caspi, discuss how to speak and listen in a way that lets others know they matter without having to agree with them. Date Recorded: March 19, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: June 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Tess Jones, PhD, MSW; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief) 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 Tessa Jones, PhD, MSW, about her work entitled, Race and Ethnicity Are Related to Undesirable Home Health Care Outcomes in Seriously Ill Older Adults. In addition to Dr. Jones's paper, the following articles will be highlighted and reviewed: The Impact of Delirium on Recovery in Geriatric Rehabilitation after Acute Infection, Bridging Hospital and Nursing Home: Collaboration for Smoother Transitions and Reduced Hospitalizations, and Associations between Recreational Screen Time and Brain Health in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Large Prospective Cohort Study. Articles Referenced: Race and Ethnicity Are Related to Undesirable Home Health Care Outcomes in Seriously Ill Older Adults The Impact of Delirium on Recovery in Geriatric Rehabilitation after Acute Infection Bridging Hospital and Nursing Home: Collaboration for Smoother Transitions and Reduced Hospitalizations Associations between Recreational Screen Time and Brain Health in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Large Prospective Cohort Study Date Recorded: June 14, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: The Empowering Three-Part Series | Building Trust (Part 1 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Aya Caspi In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Aya Caspi, discuss what to do and say to show care and restore trust when our choices of words and actions have a negative impact on others. Date Recorded: February 21, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: May 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Geoffrey Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS; Stina Ek, PhD; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will discuss three articles from the May issue. First, they will talk with first author Geoffrey Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS, about a study on enhancing the workforce via improving home care workers' voices. Next, they will talk with Stina Ek, PhD, the lead author of an article about physical resilience and its impact on recovery post-hip fracture. Finally, co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will review a study examining antibiotic prescribing patterns for UTIs and pneumonia in nursing homes based on prescriber type and specialty. Articles Referenced: Having a Say in Patient Care: Factors Associated with High and Low Voice among Home Care Workers Characterizing the Individuals Who Regain or Maintain Walking Ability after a Hip Fracture: Insights Into Physical Resilience  Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns for Urinary Tract Infections and Pneumonia by Prescriber Type and Specialty in Nursing Home Care, 2016–2018  Date Recorded: May 29, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: D2D Edition | Deprescribing of Anticoagulants: The IF, WHEN and HOW, a Discussion with a Cardiologist Host: Sabine von Preyss-Friedman MD, FACP, CMD Guest(s): Nicole Orr, MD; Irene Hamrick MD, CMD  In This Episode: In this episode, host Sabine von Preyss-Friedman, MD, FACP, CMD, and special guests Nicole Orr, MD, and Irene Hamrick, MD, CMD, discuss the updated guidelines for ASA and deprescribing of anticoagulants.  Date Recorded: March 11, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: May 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief); Nicole Orr, MD In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our May issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Nicole Orr, MD. This issue contains and special section on Heart Disease and Matters of the Heart. Dr. Orr, president of Post-Acute Cardiology Care, LLC, in Darien, CT, discusses the field of geriatric cardiology, including recent advancements and the need for collaboration with geriatricians and other post-acute and long-term care professionals. Dr. Galik also discusses three other articles in the special section: loneliness and heart disease, the importance of friendships amongst residents and how we can support residents to make friends, and a pragmatic research column on whether or not switching from warfarin to a novel oral anticoagulant is safer than remaining on warfarin in older, frail patients with atrial fibrillation. The findings are surprising! Be sure to check out the rest of this important special issue, including articles on women and heart disease, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, legal issues associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and more! Featured Articles: Geriatric Cardiology: At the Forefront of Cardiovascular Care for Older Adults  SGLT-2 Inhibitors for the Management of Heart Failure  Loneliness and Heart Disease: What the Literature Tells Us and What We Can Do to Help Thank You for Being a Friend in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care To Switch or Not to Switch Anticoagulation? Date Recorded: May 2, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Assisted Living Three-Part Series | Palliative Care and Goals of Care in AL (Part 3 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Michael Nash, MD, CMD; Katie O'Brien, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Michael Nash, MD, CMD, and Katie O'Brien, MD, CMD, discuss framing goals of care conversations in an assisted living (AL) setting, including guiding patients, families, and staff when a higher level of care may be necessary, as well as what palliative care and hospice care might look like in an AL. Date Recorded: April 5, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: April 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): E-Shien (Iggy) Chang, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief) 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. E-Shien (Iggy) Chang, PhD, about her work exploring overt racial and ethnic conflict in resident-to-resident aggression in long-term care facilities. In addition to Dr. Chang's paper, the following articles will be highlighted and reviewed: An Integrative Review of the State of POLST Science: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go?; Exploring Predictive Factors for Potentially Avoidable Emergency Department Transfers: Findings From the FINE Study; and LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Training and Education: A Toolkit for Skilled Nursing Facilities.  Articles Referenced: Exploring Overt Racial and Ethnic Conflict in Resident-to-Resident Aggression in Long-Term Care Facilities An Integrative Review of the State of POLST Science: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go? Exploring Predictive Factors for Potentially Avoidable Emergency Department Transfers: Findings From the FINE Study LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Training and Education: A Toolkit for Skilled Nursing Facilities Date Recorded: April 12, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

AMDA On-The-Hill | March 2024 Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, the Society's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, shares the latest news from the nation's capital. Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org. No credit is available for this program.  

Episode: April 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief); Glenn Tillotson; Allison Villegas, PA-C In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our April issue of Caring for the Ages with special guests Glenn Tillotson PhD, FIDSA, FCCP, and Allison Villegas, PA-C. This month, we honor Ms. Villegas as the winner of the Cowles award for the most-downloaded article in 2023: “Clearing Up Misconceptions About Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Long-Term Care.” Dr. Tillotson discusses his co-authored article on clostridioides difficile in older adults, while Drs. Galik and Steinberg discuss our cover story on pets and pet therapy in long-term care and Dr. Galik's article on how to advocate for an aging relative during a skilled nursing facility stay. Featured Articles: Pet Presence in Long-Term Care: Making It Happen in Your Community Clostridioides difficile: New Insights on Management in the Older Patient Advocating for an Aging Relative During a Skilled Nursing Facility Stay: Managing Opportunities and Challenges Advanced Practice Providers Take Center Stage with the 2023 Cowles Award       Award Winner: Clearing Up Misconceptions About Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Long-Term Care Date Recorded: April 5, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: RSV Vaccinations in PALTC Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Ann R. Falsey, MD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Ann R. Falsey, MD, will discuss respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines, the current RSV Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations, and how this impacts our PALTC community. Date Recorded: April 1, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: March 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Emily Morgan, MD; Jessica Rice Williams, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief); Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, and co-editors-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, and Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will discuss three articles from the March issue. The topics include a paper that links payroll data, as a measure of facility-level turnover, to leadership commitment to workers. A second paper reports on a practical, evidence-based approach to implementing the 4Ms in long-term care. Finally, they will review a study conducted in Hong Kong that examines the link between aggression from residents in long-term care facilities to staff intention to leave, burnout and fatigue. Articles Referenced: Age-Friendly Framework in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: Implementing the 4Ms in Long-Term Care Can Better Leadership Reduce Nursing Home Staff Turnover?      Resources Discussed by the Author During Podcast:      Total Worker Health® | CDC      Video Library      Are You Ready?      Implementation Toolkits Staff Turnover Intention at Long-Term Care Facilities: Implications of Resident Aggression, Burnout, and Fatigue Date Recorded: March 25, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Assisted Living Three-Part Series | Transitions of Care and Challenges in AL  (Part 2 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Michael Nash, MD, CMD; Katie O'Brien, MD, CMD; Sing Palat, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Michael Nash, MD, CMD, Katie O'Brien, MD, CMD, and Sing Palat, MD, CMD, discuss how varying methods of delivering medical care in assisted living communities can lead to challenges in transitions of care, both to and from emergency departments, acute care, and skilled nursing facility settings.  The concept of microtransitions will also be reviewed, as well as ways to meet these challenges going forward. Date Recorded: March 4, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: March 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our March issue of Caring for the Ages. This month, our cover features the last editorial from long-time member of AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and Caring's regular columnist, Dr. Steven Levenson, who sadly passed away in January. Drs. Galik and Steinberg also discuss a workforce initiative known as the Teaching Nursing Home Collaborative, the importance of engaging caregivers in transitions, and Dr. Galik's own recent experience as a caregiver for her aging parents. Featured Articles: Medical Aid in Dying Laws: The Hidden Conflicts and Controversies Remembering Steven Levenson, MD, CMD How Nursing Home Leadership Strengthens the Workforce Pipeline Through the Teaching Nursing Home Collaborative In the Thick of It: How to Survive as a Caregiver of an Aging Relative  Caregivers, the Secret Sauce in Care Transitions  Date Recorded: February 29, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Join special guest, Dr. Swati Gaur, and your host, Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda, for this special episode of FMDA's Journal Club, Antimicrobial Stewardship & Quality. This session focused on the following Learning Objectives: Revisit current guidance and protocols for Antimicrobial Stewardship in our PALTC facilities. Discuss how we are tackling vaccinations as it relates to COVID, Flu and RSV in our PALTC facilities for both residents and staff. Describe the challenges that PALTC facilities have with the spread of drug resistant pathogens such as Candida auris. Provide examples of interdisciplinary approaches to combatting the over prescribing of antibiotics and share how this impacts the quality of care for PALTC residents. Review how our PALTC Facilities can work with their QIO to educate and implement policies on Antimicrobial Stewardship. Recorded: February 14, 2024 Guest Panelists:  Amina Dubuisson, DNP, MBA/HCM, RN, LNHA, CDP; Deborah Franklin, MHA, NHA; and Toby Philpot Hosted by: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Assisted Living Three-Part Series | Current Landscape of AL (Part 1 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Michael Nash, MD, CMD; Katie O'Brien, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Michael Nash, MD, CMD, and Katie O'Brien, MD, CMD, discuss the current state of assisted living including demographics, criteria, and emerging models of medical care.  Date Recorded: February 13, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: February 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Victoria Shier, PhD, MPA; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Victoria Shier, PhD, MPA, about her work on the association between state dementia training requirements for nursing homes and the use of antipsychotic medications. In addition to Dr. Victoria Shier's paper, the following articles will be highlighted and reviewed: (1) Telemedicine in Nursing Home Residents Requiring a Call to an Emergency Medical Communication Center; (2) Focusing on Provider Quality Measurement: Continued Consensus and Feasibility Testing of Practice-Based Quality Measures for Primary Care Providers in Long-Term Care; (3) Effects of an Exercise Program to Reduce Falls in Older People Living in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Articles Referenced: The Impact of State Dementia Training Requirements for Nursing Homes on Antipsychotic Medication Use Telemedicine in Nursing Home Residents Requiring a Call to an Emergency Medical Communication Center Focusing on Provider Quality Measurement: Continued Consensus and Feasibility Testing of Practice-Based Quality Measures for Primary Care Providers in Long-Term Care Effects of an Exercise Program to Reduce Falls in Older People Living in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial Date Recorded: February 9, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Ageism Two-Part Series | Is Ageism the Cornerstone of our PALTC Infrastructure? (Part 2 of 2) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Cynthia Kuttner, MD, CMD; Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Cynthia Kuttner, MD, CMD, and Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD discuss our approach to policies and procedures in the PALTC environment and how ageism influences our infrastructure. Date Recorded: January 10, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: January 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Gregory L. Alexander, PhD, RN; Micah Segelman, PhD; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will talk with two authors, Gregory L. Alexander, PhD, RN and Micah Segelman, PhD, about their recent JAMDA articles. First, Gregory L. Alexander, PhD, RN, will discuss a survey of technology abandonment in US nursing homes. Then Micah Segelman, PhD, will report on the outcomes for long stay nursing facility residents following on-site acute care under a CMS initiative. Finally, co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will review a study examining the use of psychotropic, anticonvulsant, and opioid medications in assisted living residents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Articles Referenced: A Survey of Technology Abandonment in US Nursing Homes Outcomes for Long-Stay Nursing Facility Residents Following On-Site Acute Care Under a CMS Initiative Psychotropic, Anticonvulsant, and Opioid Use in Assisted Living Residents Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Date Recorded: January 22, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: Ageism Two-Part Series | The Culture of Aging and the Bias of Ageism (Part 1 of 2) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Cynthia Kuttner, MD, CMD; Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Cynthia Kuttner, MD, CMD, and Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD discuss our attitudes toward aging and how that permeates throughout PALTC care settings and across health care. Date Recorded: January 10, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: January-February 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief); Jerald Winakur, MD, MACP, FRCP In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, and special guest Jerald Winakur, MD, MACP, FRCP, discuss narrative medicine and its importance in long-term care. Other articles discussed include our cover story about a competition that engages senior living chefs, the intersection of resident and staff anxiety, and Dr. Galik's own article on collaborating with family caregivers. Featured Articles: The Last Patient of the Day  Bon Appetit: A Delicious Way to Inspire Chefs and Show the Best of Senior Living  Keep Calm and Carry On: Managing Residents' Anxiety While Managing Our Own  Decreasing Stigma and Forming Collaborative Partnerships With Family Caregivers in Long-Term Care  Date Recorded: January 2, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

AMDA On-The-Hill | December 2023   Alex Bardakh, the Society's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, shares the latest news from the nation's capital. Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org No credit is available for this program.  

Episode: December 2023 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief); Jonathan L. Temte, MD, PhD In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Jonathan L. Temte, MD, PhD, about his work testing whether the use of rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDT) with long-term care facility residents with acute respiratory infection was associated increased treatment with antivirals and decreased health care utilization.  Articles Referenced: Rapid Detection of Influenza Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities Reduces Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalization: A Randomized Trial Balance Confidence Modulates the Association of Gait Speed with Falls in Older Fallers: A Prospective Cohort Study Evaluation of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) administered via videoconference Association between Dental Diseases and Oral Hygiene Care and the Risk of Dementia: A Retrospective Cohort Study Date Recorded: December 8, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: BPSD Bootcamp: What to Do in a Crisis? (Part 2 of 2) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Tana Whitt, MSN, PMHNP-BC; Charissa Duffy, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Anthony Nedelman, PhD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Tana Whitt, MSN, PMHNP-MC; Charissa Duffy DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and Anthony Nedelman, PhD, discuss behavioral and psychological symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) to provide listeners with clear guidance on non-pharmacological crisis interventions, de-escalations, and pharmacological interventions available to patients and residents with BPSD. Date Recorded: November 9, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: BPSD Bootcamp: Practical Guidance to Non-pharmacological Interventions (Part 1 of 2) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Tana Whitt, MSN, PMHNP-BC; Charissa Duffy, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Anthony Nedelman, PhD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Tana Whitt, MSN, PMHNP-MC, Charissa Duffy DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and Anthony Nedelman, PhD, discuss behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) to provide listeners with a crash course into nonpharmacological interventions and strategies to support patients with BPSD. Date Recorded: November 9, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: November 2023 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Joseph Mylotte, MD; Steven Posar, MD (author); Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief)  In This Episode: In this episode, Host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, HMCD, CMD, and his guests spotlighted three articles published in the November issue of JAMDA. First, Joseph Mylotte, MD, will discuss current challenges in determining the appropriateness of initiating antibiotic therapy in nursing homes. Then, Steven Posar, MD, will discuss a novel antipsychotic drug reduction program. Finally, co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, discusses the results of systematic review and meta-analysis of deprescribing interventions. Articles Referenced: Determining the Appropriateness of Initiating Antibiotic Therapy in Nursing Home Residents Anti-psychotic Drug Reduction Through the Implementation of a Neurologically Oriented, Interdisciplinary Psycho-Diagnostic and Anti-Psychotic Stewardship Program Deprescribing Interventions for Older Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis Date Recorded: November 21, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: November-December 2023 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our November-December special issue on diabetes and the older adult. The articles they discuss include our feature story on how diabetes management is different in older adults and what this means for long-term care, diabetes care transitions, geographic health disparities, and what Dr. Galik learned from putting the issue together. There's many other great articles in this issue so be sure to check it out! Featured Articles: Diabetes Management Is Different in Older Adults, Especially Those in Long-Term Care  Demystifying Diabetes Care Transitions How I Implemented What I Learned About Diabetes in This Issue of Caring for the Ages Geographic Health Disparities Date Recorded: November 7, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: October 2023 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (editor); Daniel KY Chan, MBBS, MD, MHA In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Dr. Barb Resnick, PhD, CRNP, spotlight an article on telemedicine published in the JAMDA October issue. The author, Dr. Chan, MBBS, MD, MHA, will join the conversation. A non-inferiority study was conducted in 17 nursing homes, including 438 residents.  Face-to-face interventions involved on-site assessment by a geriatrician and aged care clinical nurse specialist (CNS). Telemedicine interventions involved on-site assessment by an aged care CNS with telemedicine input by a geriatrician. The study identified some pros and cons related to use of telemedicine in nursing home communities. Further, the findings provide interesting and useful conclusions to guide further work in this area.  In addition to Dr. Chan's paper, the following articles will be highlighted and reviewed: Challenges and Issues with Death Certificates After Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking by Takeshi Uemura, MD, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine; Daytime Sleepiness Predicts Mortality in Nursing Home Residents: Findings from the Frailty in Residential Aged Care Sector Over Time (FIRST) Study by Ronaldo Piovezan, PhD, from the University of Adelaide, Australia; and Changes in Personality Before and During Cognitive Impairment by Antonio Terracciano, PhD, from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Articles Referenced: Telemedicine vs Face-to-face for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Presentations: A Non-Inferiority Study Corresponding  Challenges in Completing a Death Certificate after Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking (VSED) Daytime Sleepiness Predicts Mortality in Nursing Home Residents: Findings from the Frailty in Residential Aged Care Sector Over Time (FIRST) Study Changes in Personality Before and During Cognitive Impairment Date Recorded: October 20, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: October 2023 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP; Hugh Tilson, MD, MPH, DrPH; Phil Sloane, MD, MPH In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, editor-in-chief Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, and special guests Hugh Tilson, MD, MPH, DrPH, and Phil Sloane, MD, MPH, discuss a musical on aging performed at the Carolina Meadows Continuing Care Retirement Community in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Galik also discusses her own article on how to handle recurrent falls, our cover story on suicide in long-term care, and an article addressing the critical shortage of nursing home medical directors. Featured Articles: Unveiling the Shadows: Understanding and Addressing Suicide in Long-Term Care Critical Shortage of Nursing Home Medical Directors: What Can Be Done to Solve the Staffing Crisis?  Recurrent Falls in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: When the Usual Fall Prevention Strategies Are Not Enough What If We Wrote a Musical?” Senior Community Residents Keep Their Creativity Alive Date Recorded: October 11, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

Episode: September 2023 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Monique A. Martin-Parent, MN, BN, RN, GNC; Marie-Lee Yous, PhD; Paul Katz, MD, CMD  Episode Introduction: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, spotlight three articles published in the JAMDA September issue. The author, Monique A. Martin-Parent, MN, BN, RN, GNC, will join the conversation discussing the ethical challenges that arose during COVID-19, specifically focused on the balance between safety and resident autonomy. Then author, Marie-Lee Yous, PhD, will join the conversation to discuss reports on the feasibility and effects of the Namaste Care intervention for persons with advanced dementia and their family careers. Finally, Paul Katz, MD, CMS, will provide a synopsis for author Raele Robinson, PhD, and colleagues that review a study examining the link between antipsychotic exposure and dysphagia in hospitalized patients with heart failure.   Articles Referenced: Promoting Resident Autonomy to Maintain Quality of Life Feasibility and Effects of Namaste Care for Persons with Advanced Dementia in Canadian Long-Term Care Homes Acute Antipsychotic Use and Presence of Dysphagia Among Older Veterans with Heart Failure Date Recorded: October 4, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

The August 2023 episode of the JAMDA-on-the-Go podcast, hosted by Dr. Karl Steinberg, features discussions with Dr. Kira Riskina, facilitated by JAMDA co-editor-in-chief,  Barbara Resnick. Dr. Riskina delved into her research on the implications of physician specialization in nursing homes, particularly concerning the prescription of potentially harmful medications. She highlighted the unexpected findings and their potential ramifications on patient care. Host: Dr. Karl Steinberg Guests: Barbara Resnick (editor), Dr. Kira Riskina Resources: jamda.com Recorded: August 18, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

In this episode of Caring on the Go, Dr. Karl Steinberg dives deep into discussions about sexual expression in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC). Joining him are Dr. Elizabeth Galik, Editor-in-Chief of Caring for the Ages, who provides insights from the latest issue, and Tess Bird, Caring's Managing Editor, who delves into her thought-provoking column on love at every age. Beyond these enlightening talks, the episode touches on pivotal articles such as Joanne Kaldy's piece on sexuality in nursing homes and Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda's reflections on gender identity in PALTC. The Pandora's Box of Addressing Sexual Expression in Nursing Homes Sex and Dementia in the Nursing Home: Balancing Resident Rights with Resident Safety Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, Ph.D., Tess Bird Resources: Caring for the Ages Recorded: August 15, 2023 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit