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PTSD Identification and Treatment In a Patient Centered Approach |
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Speaker: Jennifer Birdsall, Ph.D., ABPP |
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1. Recognize how PTSD and trauma-related symptoms may present in older adults across post-acute and long-term care settings. |
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2. Assess for PTSD, subsyndromal symptoms, triggers, functional impact, and differential diagnoses using a trauma-informed approach. |
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3. Respond with evidence-based PTSD treatment pathways & trauma-informed care planning strategies. |
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Infection Prevention & Control: 2026 Updates |
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Speaker: Dolly Greene, RN, BSN, CIC |
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1. Discuss infection prevention & control updates. |
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2. Review Multi-drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) and CPOs. |
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3. Explain the concept of cohorting. |
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4. Discuss the Water Management requirement. |
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5. Explain items surveyors are looking at closely during survey. |
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New Drugs in PALTC |
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Speaker: Aida Oganesyan, PharmD, BCGP, APh |
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1. Identify trade and generic names of newly approved drugs in 2025-2026. |
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2. Describe the mechanism of action for three newly approved drugs and their black box warnings. |
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3. Differentiate newly approved drug agents that are appropriate for use in geriatrics. |
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Substance Use Disorder |
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Speaker: Soraya Azari, MD |
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1. State the prevalence of substance use disorders in LTCF residents. |
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2. Outline the basics of illicit substance use and opioid use disorder medications. |
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3. Plan treatment and discharge for patient on high-dose opioids. |
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CAHF Wrap Session: California Nursing Homes |
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Speaker: Cassie Dunham |
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1. Describe current industry trends by understanding the key drivers shaping the skilled nursing sector, such as evolving patient demographics, regulatory changes, and the growing emphasis on value-based care. |
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2. Financial and Operational Challenges: Insights into financial pressures, staffing shortages, and reimbursement challenges impacting the industry's sustainability and quality of care. |
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3. Focus on Quality & Compliance: The ongoing commitment to regulatory compliance, high-quality care, and patient satisfaction as a cornerstone of industry reputation and operational excellence. |
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LGBTQ Physician Training |
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Speaker: Rebecca Ferrini, MD, MPH, CMD and Karl MD, CMD, HMDC, HEC-C |
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1. State the key elements of california regulations requiring LGBTQ training for nursing home staff. |
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2. Define gender, identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. |
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3. Name five physical and psychological impacts that LGBTQ+ people may face in healthcare and long term care. |
