September 10, 2021

Geriatric Education Series

Wellness

Module 1

Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit:  A Gateway to Quality

Presented April 18, 2019 | 60 Minutes

Many practices have implemented Annual Wellness Visits; however, some may not maximize the advantages to their patients and to themselves in terms of relationship building, reporting quality measures, and identifying population health needs.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Maximize the effectiveness of Annual Wellness Visits for patients and staff.
  2. Increase screening services and quality reporting for screening measures.
  3. Understand coding and billing for Annual Wellness Visits.

Presenter

  • Susan Whittaker, CPC, CPMA; Healthcentric Advisors

Accreditation/Designations

a Certificate of Completion is available for those who attend the entire session and  complete and submit the Program Evaluation  Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.

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Module 2

Older Adults and Social Determinants of Health

Presented February 20, 2019 | 60 Minutes

This presentation will offer an alternative perspective by addressing the impact of the social determinants of health on the older adult’s health status. This activity will address the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on older adults and strategies to address this impact.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe social determinants of health (SDOH) for older adults.
  2. Examine SDOH and its impact on older adults’ health.
  3. Discuss strategies to address SDOH with older adults.

Presenter

  • Diane Cocozza Martins, PhD, RN; Professor, College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island

Accreditation/Designations

a Certificate of Completion is available for those who attend the entire session and  complete and submit the Program Evaluation  Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.

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Module 3

Advance Care Planning in Primary Care:
Using tools from the Conversation Project to Increase Skills

Presented March 19, 2019 | 60 Minutes

Care of adults older than 65 years is often provided within a primary care setting. However, many professionals do not have the skills to communicate with their patients about what matters most to their patients at end of life.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the importance of having goals of care conversations
  2. Describe the role of The Conversation Project in advance care planning
  3. Describe when to use the different conversation starter kits
    Identify ways to increase advance care planning in your practice

Presenter

  • Connie Ducharme, BSN, CHN; Nurse Care Manager, Integra Community Care

Accreditation/Designations

 

  • a Certificate of Completion is available for those who attend the entire session and  complete and submit the Program Evaluation  Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.

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Module 4*

Sex and Seniors: Supporting the Rights of Sexual Expression While Protecting the Vulnerable

Presented June 22, 2021 | 60 Minutes

This activity will review opportunities to support individuals around sexual expression. Participants will learn the difference between sex and intimacy and why this may be seen as taboo. Discussion will include how to support healthy sex lives while protecting the vulnerable. Tools used in identifying capacity to consent for individuals with memory loss will also be reviewed From frontline associates and family education to LGBT advocacy, join us as we share examples of policies and employee handbooks talking points..

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss overview statistics on older adults and sexuality in the U.S.
  2. Describe how to appropriately work with older adults to be respectful regarding an individual’s sex life while ensuring the continued safety others
  3. Identify challenges that come with sexuality and memory loss and cognition

Presenters

  • Kelly McCarthy, CDP, NHA, BC-DEd; Corporate Director of Memory Care and Resident Engagement, LCB Senior Living
  • Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, MPH; Geriatric Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer for Forefront Telecare

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.

  • Nursing: This continuing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval valid through May 1, 2023.

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