Geriatric Education Series

What Matters

Module 1

Tools Designed to Assist Primary Care Better Screen and Support Older Adults

Presented March 6, 2020 / 60 minutes

The goal of this activity is to improve the comfort level and confidence of primary care teams in more comprehensively assessing older adults for functional or cognitive impairment and how to identify frailty and impending serious illness. The session will focus on geriatric assessment as a tool to help primary care teams identify patients with additional needs.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the components of geriatric assessment.
  2. Explain geriatric assessment tools, and how they can be applied in a primary care setting.
  3. Identify geriatric assessment tools for patients who would benefit from additional evaluation.
  4. Identify resources for patients and caregivers based on the results of a geriatric assessment.

Presenters

  • Ana Tuya Fulton, MD, AGSF, FACP; Executive Chief of Geriatrics & Palliative Care, Care New England Health System; Medical Director, Integra Community Care Network Associate Professor, Clinician Educator, Warren Alpert Medical School
  • Mary Beth Welesko, APRN-CNP, FNP-BC, GNP-BC; Geriatrics and Palliative Care; Care New England Medical Group

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing education credit/Certificates of Completion are available for those who 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the Program Evaluation  Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

  • Mental Health Counseling: This continuing education activity was approved by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA) for 1.0 CEU.
  • Social Work: This activity has been approved by the Continuing Education for Social Work for 1.0 contact hours by the Rhode Island College, School of Social Work.

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Module 2

Legal and Ethical Issues in Advance Directives & MOLST

Presented April 28, 2020 / 60 Minutes

This presentation will delineate the law in Rhode Island, and in Massachusetts, pertaining to advance directives and will address some of the most common misconceptions and misperceptions by healthcare providers and by patients and their families surrounding advance directives and MOLST. The learner will be better equipped to engage in meaningful discussions and dialogues with patients, family members and other providers.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the applicable laws of Rhode Island (and Massachusetts) pertaining to advance directives, as well as MOLST.
  2. Recognize some of the most common misconceptions relating to advance directives and MOLST.
  3. Recognize some of the most common ethical and practical considerations pertaining to advance directives.

Presenters

  • Jay M. Elias, Esq. J.D., Dyer Lake, General Counsel

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing education credit/Certificates of Completion are available for those who 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the Program Evaluation  Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

  • Mental Health Counseling: This continuing education activity was approved by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA) for 1.0 CEU.
  • Social Work: This activity has been approved by the Rhode Island College, School of Social Work, Continuing Education in Social Work for 1.0 credit hour.

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Module 3

The Caregiver Experience: Understanding the Impact of Caregiving

Presented May 19, 2020 / 60 minutes

The demands of caregiving can limit a caregiver’s ability to take care of themselves. Approxmately 25% of adults reported providing care or assistance to a friend or family member in the past 30 days, and about one third of caregivers provide care at least 20 hours a week. There is a need for increased knowledge about the physical, mental and emotional impact that caregiving has on the caregiver, how the caregiving role affects the patient, ways to effectively and compassionately communicate with caregivers and community resources available to the caregiver.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the current caregiver population in the United States and their roles and responsibilities.
  2. Identify the common physical, emotional and financial burdens that caregivers face.
  3. Establish strategies for effectively communicating with caregivers.
  4. Identify community resources helpful to caregivers

Presenters

  • Stacey DeOrsey, LICSW, CSW-G
  • Sarah Stevenson, LICSW, NSW-C, CCM; Providence VA Medical Center

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing education credit/Certificates of Completion are available for those who 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the Program Evaluation  Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

  • Social Work: This activity has been submitted to the Continuing Education for Social Work for 1.0 contact hours by the Rhode Island College, School of Social Work.
  • Licenced Mental Health Counselors: This continuing education activity was approved by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA) for 1.0 CEU.

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Module 4

Navigating the Healthcare System: Before and During COVID-19

Presented August 5, 2020 / 60 minutes

As we age, older adults may struggle to afford soaring health care costs. It can be challenging for patients and caregivers to navigate the healthcare systems. This webinar will discuss how to maximize insurance benefits and utilize care management teams in situations where patients may be hospitalized, need rehab, or home care.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify health system and insurance language that is misunderstood by caregivers and has financial impact
  2. Recognize the importance of goals of care, advance directives and POA especially related to care management
  3. Discuss the benefits of care management and social work when navigating the healthcare systems

Presenters

  • Jean A Taylor RN, BSN, CDOE,CCM; Clinical Program Manager Population Health, Care New England Integra ACO

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing education credit/Certificates of Completion are available for those who 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the Program Evaluation  Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

  • Social Work: This activity has been approved by the Continuing Education for Social Work for 1.0 contact hours by the Rhode Island College, School of Social Work.

Participate Now!