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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 Me

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

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 Refe

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

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 selec

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

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-

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

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 Commun

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 anticoagula

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 a

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