Regional LAN: Dementia Support Across the Care Continuum

by | Apr 14, 2015

Calendar
When:
July 16, 2015 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm America/Chicago Timezone
2015-07-16T12:30:00-05:00
2015-07-16T13:30:00-05:00
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Rachel Linn
(800) 432-0770 x376
Email
Great Plains QIN Past Event
Coordination of Care Reducing Healthcare-Acquired Conditions in Nursing Homes
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Presentation Handout

AD8 Dementia Screening Interview

Behavior Log

This program explores key elements in addressing the needs of individuals with dementia who are experiencing behavioral and affective challenges across the care continuum. This discussion will look at reactions to those needs in the community, in long term care settings and in hospitals.

Speaker

Michelle Niedens, L.S.C.S.W. is the Director of Education, Programs and Public Policy for the Heart of America Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify processes to address behavioral/affective challenges in a home setting
  2. Differentiate between dementia specific accommodations in the emergency room
  3. Identify ways that delirium prevention can be integrated in the hospital setting
  4. Identify key components of a long-term care transitional trauma prevention program

Thanks to all who attended. The recording of this WebEx will be posted here once available.