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Dr. Swati Gaur is a provider with New Horizons Limestone who specializes in Geriatric Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Ghandi Medical College. Dr. Gaur is board certified in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Guar is currently chair AMDA's Infection advisory Committee (IAC).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recorded: August 19, 2021

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Presenters:Travis Neill PA-C, Assistant Medical Director with Vivage Senior LivingClay Watson MD, Infectious Disease Physician and Regional Medical Director with OptumGreg Gahm MD, Chief Medical Officer and multi-facility medical director with Vivage Senior Living

Colorado Journal Club this month will be conducted by Dr. Clay Watson presenting an update on treatment of Covid followed by Travis Neill updating us in regard to the recently approved Alzheimers Drug, Aducanumab.

Aducanumab Statement

Aducanumab Word document

MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY UPDATE 7/23/21 Word document

No More Bam Bam Abs 6/21 Word document

Omnicare Monoclonal Antibody Update Word document

Rx Mgmt of Nonhosp Adults w COVID Word document

 

Recorded: August 5, 2021

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August-September 2021 – A Special Issue on Assisted Living

In this episode Wayne Saltsman and Elizabeth Galik discuss our special issue on assisted living as well as important research on racial disparities in long-term care. Articles include:

Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, “There Is No Place Like Assisted Living: Can the Setting Evolve While Staying True to Itself?” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00307-3/fulltext)

Joanne Kaldy, “Assisted Living Group Tackles Challenges, Embraces Opportunities” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00305-X/fulltext)

Joanne Kaldy, “(Not) Saying Goodbye to Dr. Jeff” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00302-4/fulltext)

Christine Kilgore, “360-Degree View of Racism in Nursing Homes: Starting on a Path of Change” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00300-0/fulltext)

Host: Wayne Saltsman MD, PhD, CMD

Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, Ph.D., CRNP

References: Caring for the Ages

Recorded: 8/2/2021

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Special Guests: Leslie Eber, MD, CMD, and Sing Palat, MD, CMD

Hosted by: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD

Our learning objectives for this session were:

1. Provide an overview of current state of the state with discussion of clinical trends and metrics.

2. Discuss current surges in COVID cases across the country and breakthrough cases of COVID in vaccinated populations.

3. Describe SNF preparedness in tackling this current COVID surge and enhanced protocols developed to combat the rise in cases associated with Delta Variant.

4. Review the ongoing challenge of staff vaccinations and approaches to addressing vaccine apathy and hesitancy.

Recorded: July 28, 2021

Click here to access the Powerpoint slides

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This podcast will spotlight articles from the July 2021 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

Host: Wayne Saltsman MD, PhD, CMD

Guests: Philip Sloane MD, MPH; Mallory Brown, MD

References:

Richards, K., PhD, RN; et. al., "Nighttime Agitation in Persons with Dementia as a Manifestation of Restless Legs Syndrome", JAMDA, July/2021.

den Brok, M., MD.; et. al., "Antihypertensive Medication Classes and the Risk of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis", JAMDA, July/2021.

Kang, B., PhD., et. al., "Rejection of Care and Aggression among Older Veterans with Dementia: The Influence of Background Factors and Interpersonal Triggers", JAMDA, July/2021.

Jia, F., PhD; et. al., "Subjective Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Reserve Indicators, and the Incidence of Dementia", JAMDA, July/2021.

Recorded: July 28, 2021

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Questions? Email Alex at [email protected]

 

References:

COVID-19 Resource Page

2022 Physician Fee Schedule Makes Cuts to Nursing Home Codes, Changes to Telehealth

Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Other Healthcare Facilities Should Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees

Drive to Deprescribe

Healing Together

Hosted By: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD

Our learning objectives for this session were:

Describe the chronic symptoms experienced by many COVID-19 survivors.

Analyze the current literature and review pathophysiology proposed to be associated with this condition.

Review clinical approaches being utilized to treat and provide rehabilitation to patients experiencing chronic COVID-19 symptoms.

Discuss the impact of persistent COVID-19 symptoms on our recovering residents in PALTC.

Recorded: June 23, 2021

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Dr. Lea Watson covers two drugs, Nuplazid and the new one  approved by the FDA, Aducanumab. Followed by Dr. Sing Palat, CMD and new President of CMDA who discusses the use of oxygen with nocturnal hypoxemia in COPD.

Recording Date: 5/6/2021

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This podcast will spotlight articles from the June 2021 issue of JAMDA. JAMDA is the official journal of AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

Host: Wayne Saltsman MD, PhD, CMD

Guests: Philip Sloane MD, MPH; Mallory Brown, MD

References:

Harrison, J., PhD; et. al., "COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Nursing Home Staff ", JAMDA, June/2021.

Doyle, K., BcH.; et. al., "The Many Different Ways of Measuring Orthostasis ", JAMDA, June/2021.

Morandi, A., MD; et. al., "Association of hearing and vision impairment with delirium ", JAMDA, June/2021.

Sacha, K., MD; et. al., "Diapers as an Alternative Collection Method for Urine Specimens", JAMDA, June/2021.

Recorded: June 18, 2021

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June-July 2021

In this episode Wayne Saltsman and Elizabeth Galik discuss ethical considerations with COVID-19, mentoring in geriatrics, and Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis. Articles include:

Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, “Encouraging the Next Generation: Mentoring in Geriatrics” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00243-2/fulltext)

James Wright, MD, PhD, CMD, “Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for PALTC Staff: The Ethical Argument” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00230-4/fulltext)

Christine Kilgore, “Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care” (https://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(21)00237-7/fulltext)

Host: Wayne Saltsman MD, PhD, CMD

Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, Ph.D., CRNP

Recorded: June 11, 2021

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