This program will review the objectives, processes and tools utilized in the new Quality Indicator Survey for LTC. Differences will be analyzed between the traditional survey and QIS. The current implementation status of QIS will be reviewed. Implications of QIS for organizational and cultural changes in LTC facilities will be discussed, with specific priority changes required to navigate the new survey process. Emphasis will be placed on the transition from quality assurance to performance im...

Please note that this course is intended for Speech-Language Pathology professionals only. The need for dysphagia therapists continues to rise, despite the sweeping changes in Medicare reimbursement of recent years. Speech Language Pathologists with limited training and expertise are finding themselves in demand to provide these services in areas where more experienced therapists are unavailable. This Introductory Level course includes time-sensitive core materials that establish the fou...

Please note that this course is intended for Occupational Therapists and other non-SLP Dysphagia Team members only. If you are a Speech-Language Pathologist, please see our listing for Course #2043_002: Dysphagia Management in Long Term Care - The Essentials for the New Dysphagia Therapist The need for dysphagia therapists continues to rise, despite the sweeping changes in Medicare reimbursement of recent years. Occupational Therapists are finding themselves in demand to provide these servi...

Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation. Dementia is an important diagnosis that is frequently missed until its later stages. In this module, clinicians will learn the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with memory loss, manage associated behavioral problems, recognize signs of elder abuse and familiarize themselves with physician responsibility and options related to unsafe elderly drivers.

Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: * Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems * Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively * Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice * Increase proficiency and maintain competence by updating cognitive understanding of family medicine * Feel better prepared to pass the American Board of Family Medici...

Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation. Osteoporosis is common, and associated fractures are both costly and morbid. This virtual patient module is an interactive web-based tool aimed at educating physicians on the importance of recognizing osteoporosis, as well as practical information on how to diagnose and manage osteoporosis in different clinical settings. Special attention is given to application of the FRAX tool, as well as the 2008 Na...

With an expanding geriatric population, it is important for cancer providers to be prepared to address the unique issues that relate to older patients. In this module, participants will explore three practical case scenarios that address issues related to the care and treatment of older patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Drs. Vicki Morrison and Stuart Lichtman present the cases and their thoughts from the perspectives of medical oncology and geriatrics. This interactive module consists o...

Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation. The management of pain in hospitalized elderly patients represents a clinical challenge for many clinicians and most trainees. Appropriate analgesic choice and dosing require knowledge of the unique characteristics of older patients that affect their response to medications and susceptibility to its side effects. This web-based, interactive virtual patient program aims to educate clinicians on the mult...

This interactive online course is designed for the beginner and intermediate healthcare professional interested in learning more about how to be effective interacting with clients with mid-stage dementia. The stages of dementia will be reviewed (early, middle, and late), with a specific emphasis on the key features of mid-stage dementia. Learners who take this course will gain a tremendous understanding of the mid-stage client, and the many ways the dementia disease process impacts behavior an...

Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation. Skin and chronic wound problems are common clinical challenges for physicians and trainees who provide care for older patients. Appropriate assessment and wound care management decisions require focused, specific knowledge of the unique characteristics of older patients' skin and predisposition to chronic wounds. However, this topic is not routinely and adequately covered in most residency training cur...

Tube feedings are being placed in the elderly at an ever-increasing rate without clear evidence of potential benefit to the patient. This basic to intermediate course provides a research review of outcomes of tube feedings in the elderly and chronically ill, and the risks involved with oral vs. non-oral nutrition. It is of interest to Dysphagia Therapists, Social Service Workers, Nurses, Dietitians, and anyone who assists with nutritional decision-making.

Osteoporosis has increasingly become a major health problem. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has estimated that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and 34 million have low bone mass, or osteopenia, which places them at risk for osteoporosis. Approximately half of women and 25% of men 50 years of age and older will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. To effectively prevent, diagnose, and treat this disease, physicians and other healthcare providers should underst...

This web based course is designed for entry level and intermediate professional guardians, care managers, case managers and caregivers who work with an elderly population. This course is also appropriate for rehabilitation therapists who want to learn about how various professionals serve the needs of elderly wards through guardianship. Upon completion of the course, the Learner will recognize and analyze patterns in the culture, communication and conflict resolution strategies of older per...

The practice of restricting fluids to aspirating patients frequently has adverse outcomes including non-compliance, dehydration, and continued complaints of thirst. These problems may be reduced if free, unthickened water is allowed within an organized program. This course covers the rationale and procedure for using free water as a therapeutic tool, for developing an “in-house” program, and selecting appropriate participants. This course is for practicing dysphagia therapists who need gre...

This web based course is designed for entry level and intermediate professional guardians, care managers, case managers and caregivers who work with an elderly population. This course is also appropriate for rehabilitation therapists who want to learn about how various professionals serve the needs of elderly wards through guardianship. Upon completion of the course, the Learner will be able to work with healthcare professionals to assess the ward’s environment, remove safety hazards/barr...

Reviews end of life issues including the Patient Self-Determination Act, advance care planning, palliative and hospice care, and special needs of children. Looks at treatment options for those at the end of life and support measures for those experiencing bereavement, mourning, and grief.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 Bradley R. Williams, Pharm.D, FASCP, CGP University of Southern California and serves on the Board of Directors for the ASCP. GERIATRICS: EVALUATING THE GERIATRIC PATIENT, INCONTINENCE, AND GI DISORDERS ACPE # 043-999-10-030-L01-P Objectives: 1. Describe the characteristics of a successful interview to obtain and record pertinent health information. 2. Recognize medications that are potentially inappropriate for older adults and list therapeutic alternati...

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: - Identify contributing factors to urinary symptoms, including polypharmacy and co-morbidities. - Detect the safety risk presented by falls as a result of urinary incontinence and nocturia. - Diagnose urinary symptoms in older patients and communicate effectively regarding choice of therapy. - Address urinary issues by identifying the patient’s therapy preferences, discontinuing or modifying medications that cause bladd...

Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: * Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems * Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively * Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice * Increase proficiency and maintain competence by updating cognitive understanding of family medicine * Feel better prepared to pass the American Board of Family Medici...

Are you the Rehab Manager who does not know enough about your Dysphagia Program? Have you been trying to find a competent therapist, but don’t know where to look? This course is designed to benefit the new or experienced who needs to know the “ins-and-outs” of Dysphagia care. This course offers ways to promote and obtain reimbursement for your facility’s dining program. Additionally, you will confidently understand what the Advanced-Level Dysphagia Therapist looks for when choosing...

Osteoarthritis is an important public health issue due to associated substantial disability and reduced quality of life. Numerous nonopioid analgesics and over-the-counter supplements are available to treat pain and potentially improve functional status in patients with osteoarthritis. Oral nonopioid analgesics commonly used to treat osteoarthritis include selective and nonselective nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, salsalate, acetaminophen, over-the-counter su...

Music is a part of every life, but it is widely underused as a preventative measure or treatment modality. This course has been designed to provide you with tools to successfully use music as an intervention tool for a variety of outcomes in medical settings. The reader-friendly text is filled with a wealth of practical information, links to valuable web sites, real life case examples and research studies supporting the use of music therapy to achieve positive outcomes. We provide you with num...

NEW! Free Shipping + Free CME Whether preparing for your initial IM Board Certification exam or your Maintenance of Certification (MoC) exam, learning begins with the must-know material in MedStudy's Core Curriculum, the foundation of MedStudy’s overall learning system. The material in these 5 easy-to carry books not only correlates closely with the ABIM exam blueprints (what you must know to pass both the initial and MoC Board exams) but also incorporates the most up-to-date, evidence-ba...

In the current environment of health promotion and disease prevention, primary care is in the spotlight. The rational use of diagnostic tests and new medications, reduction of cardiovascular risk factors, issues in women's health and pediatric care, behavioral approaches for a healthier outcome, and management of chronic disease, all combine as mandates as we move forward in the 21st century. We all know the aging population will put incredible demands on the current health care system. What c...

PAST PARTICIPANT COMMENTS “After attending Fingers to Toes, my board score in orthopaedics increased from 77% to 100%.” “The Hands-on Workshops dramatically improved my skills and clinical confidence in orthopaedic exams.” “The most comprehensive review and update of orthopaedic problems and their complications in the country. This unique program emphasizes an anatomical approach, starting at the fi ngers and ending at the toes. A seminar of special interest to family and emergenc...

NOVEMBER 9, 2012 RISK FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIABETES AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES ACPE # 043-9999-11-003-L01-P Objectives: 1. Outline risk factors for the development of diabetes and discuss strategies and guidelines for the management of "prediabetes". 2. Discuss medications that can affect blood glucose levels or mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia. 3. Describe and discuss recent reports and controversies regarding the safety of me...

NEEDS ASSESSMENT We have surveyed our conference participants and professionals in the community through an annual needs assessment and on-site evaluations at our conferences, and have found an increase in educational need for cutting edge information on topics including osteoporosis, physical exam to diagnose and medically manage certain orthopaedic conditions, functional knowledge of anatomy, choosing correct casting/splinting for specific injuries, proper referrals, joint tap injections, ...