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SFGWEP episodes
- Foot Health in Older Adults: Common Issues, Causes,& Prevention
Guest Speaker: Mark Jaffe, DPM
Hosted by: Desiree Simon, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
This podcast features a discussion on:
- Foot myths vs facts and ways to protect the patient from potential harm.
- Common foot problems especially of interest to the aging population
- The role of the Podiatrist in the healthcare team approach to patient care and their scope of practice
- Identifying DO's and DON'Ts of foot care
- National (APMA.org) and State (FPMA.com) Podiatry websites for patients offering free foot care information, resources, and referral lists of podiatrists (e.g., How to find a Podiatrist? tool).
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
41 min - Hearing Issues Amongst the Elderly
Guest Speaker: Patricia Gaffney, AuD
Hosted by: Hady Masri, D.O.
This podcast features a discussion on:
- What causes hearing loss and how hearing is assessed
- The effects of hearing loss on quality of life
- Hearing aid candidacy, styles, features, and costs
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
26 min - Oral Health in the Elderly
Guest Speaker: Diane Ede-Nichols, DMD, MHL, MPH
Hosted by: Sweta Tewary, PhD, MSW, MS
This podcast features a discussion on:
- Updates on current oral health advances for older adults
- Signs and symptoms of oral disease
- Efforts to improve oral health care access and reimbursement systems
- Update on links between systemic health in aging population and oral health
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
34 min - Reducing Hospital Admissions and Readmissions
Guest Speaker: Joseph G. Ouslander, M.D.
Hosted by: Naushira Pandya. M.D., CMD, FACP
This podcast features a discussion on:
- Hospital admissions and related complications and costs are common among older adults.
- A substantial proportion of these admissions are rated by clinicians as potentially avoidable or unnecessary.
- Thus, Medicare is spending hundreds of millions of dollars for these hospitalizations the often result in hospital-related complications and morbidity.
- Several strategies and tools are available that may be effective in reducing these hospitalizations and related complications and costs.
- Financial incentives in the Medicare fee-for-service system often incentivize these hospitalizations, whereas Medicare Advantage and other value-based programs try to reduce them
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
25 min - Quality in Long Term Care
Guest Speaker: Paul Katz, M.D.
Hosted by: Naushira Pandya, M.D., C.M.D.
This podcast features :
- Understanding the value proposition of medical providers in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
- Complexity of caring for the increasing acuity of nursing home residents and the need for competent and committed providers
- MDS outcome-based quality measures often reflect team performance and institutional resources and are generally not specific to the medical provider
- Process based quality measures based on AMDA competencies are being developed that are specific to medical provider performance and have the potential to predict outcomes, optimal staffing ratios and practitioner competencies
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
25 min - Elder Care Coordination
Guest Speaker: Kathy L. Cerminara, JD, LLM, JSD
Hosted by: Gerald M. Morris, J.D., LLM
This podcast features :
- An explanation of eldercare coordination, a form of dispute resolution designed to reduce conflict when parties disagree about decisions affecting the life and health of the elderly patient.
- A discussion of eldercare coordination within guardianship proceedings.
- A peek into the future at the possible use of eldercare coordination to avoid guardianship proceedings.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government..**
15 min - Effective Communication Strategies in Dementia Care
Guest Speaker: Dayne DuVall, LMT, CAEd
Hosted by: Dr. Vincent Guida, M.D.
This podcast features :
- Alzheimer’s and related dementias gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate.
- Clinicians should listen closely to family members - they know the condition of your patient.
- We need to retrain our mindset to understand that “behaviors” are really forms of communication.
- Clinicians need to understand what the family and front line workers are experiencing on a day-to-day basis.
- Primary Care Physicians should be better prepared to care for patients (and family members) living with dementia.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
32 min - Falls Risk and Prevention
Guest Speaker: Dr. Debra F. Stern, PT, DPT, DBA, CLT, CEEAA, CFPS
Hosted by: Naushira Pandya M.D., CMD, FACP
Dr. Debra Stern, Physical Therapist, educator, and fall prevention specialist, leads us in a discussion on:
- The scope of falls as a public health issue and CDC STEADI initiatives for fall prevention across the continuum of care
- Prevention of falls as the best management
- Consequences of falls to aging adults from a quality of life after fall perspective and financial costs
- Challenge of falls in the acute care setting and post-discharge
- Effective approaches: Interprofessional communication, acknowledgment, and agreement that all team members play an active role in mobilizing patients
- Recognition that all aging adults admitted to the hospital are fall risks and need a physician and NPP referral for ensuring continuing rehab post-hospitalization following discharge
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
33 min - Spirituality: Let’s Talk About the Elderly
Guest Speaker: Janet Roseman-Halsband, Ph.D., M.S., R-DMT
Hosted by: Sweta Tewary, PhD, MSW, BI
This podcast features a discussion on:
- Why spirituality matters.
- The importance of spirituality for the elderly population.
- Understanding some of the research literature on spirituality and medicine.
- Healthcare providers' philosophies on spirituality in general with their patients.
- The role of stress and resilience in patient care and spiritual processes.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
20 min - Time Limited Trials in Intensive Care Unit
Guest Speaker: Kathy L. Cerminara, JD, LLM, JSD
Hosted by: Gerald M. Morris, JD, LLM
This podcast features :
- The reasons why offering time-limited trials to patients in the ICU can be useful in conversations with family members.
- An example of a time-limited trial conversation.
- A discussion of current research about the efficacy of such time-limited trials in achieving high-quality patient-centered care.
- Suggestions for facilities seeking to familiarize their staff with time-limited trial communication.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**
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About SFGWEP
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The South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP) podcast series is committed to providing interprofessional programs to maintain and improve the health of ethnically and culturally…
diverse older adults from underserved areas across Florida, educating and training health professionals in health promotion and prevention, emphasizing undergraduate and graduate professional education, and serving the needs of underserved with innovative teaching and clinical experiences. The GWEP educates, encourages, enhances, and continually promotes the profession of geriatrics to the community at all levels of education, and provides ongoing education and information dissemination.