CECentral - Neurology & Neurosurgery ActivitiesLive and Online CME/CE/CEUs for Healthcare Professionals seeking certified professional development.https://www.cecentral.com/rss2024-03-29T10:39:51+00:00℗ & ©The University of KentuckyFeedCreator 1.8 (info@mypapit.net)Management of Daily Care in Dementia: Bathing, Dressing & Incontinence2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/25132info@cecentral.comElder abuse in the form of forced compliance with daily cares such as bathing and dressing, catheterization, or neglect in the form of failure to achieve hygiene or manage incontinence in aged persons with dementia in residential care facilities is a major problem for CNFs today.Elder abuse in the form of forced compliance with daily cares such as bathing and dressing, catheterization, or neglect in the form of failure to achieve hygiene or manage incontinence in aged persons with dementia in residential care facilities is a major problem for CNFs today.COVID-19 Impact on Skilled Nursing Facilities2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/25129info@cecentral.comOlder adults and those with medical conditions, such as cognitive impairment and dementia have demonstrated increased risk of morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19. Certified nursing facilities are experiencing drastic effects due to confined spaces and vulnerable populations. Increased recognition and implementation of best-practices in hygiene, medical indicators for concern, and behavioral adjustments for social distancing are urgently needed. Training opportunities in the understanding of precautions are increasingly present in online trainings, yet these rarely address the specific needs of certified nursing facilities and residents of these facilities. There is lack of trainings specific to the needs of residents with cognitive impairment and dementia. Due to the unprecedented challenges associated with COVID-19, best-practices training is needed for staff at every level of care and administration for certified nursing facilities.Older adults and those with medical conditions, such as cognitive impairment and dementia have demonstrated increased risk of morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19. Certified nursing facilities are experiencing drastic effects due to confined spaces and vulnerable populations. Increased recognition and implementation of best-practices in hygiene, medical indicators for concern, and behavioral adjustments for social distancing are urgently needed. Training opportunities in the understanding of precautions are increasingly present in online trainings, yet these rarely address the specific needs of certified nursing facilities and residents of these facilities. There is lack of trainings specific to the needs of residents with cognitive impairment and dementia. Due to the unprecedented challenges associated with COVID-19, best-practices training is needed for staff at every level of care and administration for certified nursing facilities.Moral Distress Part 12024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/24761info@cecentral.comMoral Distress is an "occupational hazard" for healthcare providers. It describes a situation in which the healthcare provider knows what the ethical/moral course of action is, but is constrained from acting on it. There may be legal, institutional, or social constraints, including patient/surrogate decisions. Moral distress is an integrity-compromising situation, and if unresolved, leads to moral residue, which can cause healthcare providers to have both physical and emotional symptoms. It is a leading cause of retention problems and workplace bullying in certain healthcare professions. This novel educational module and site  will review the definitions, causes, and consequences of moral distress, as well as offer some solutions.Proper definitions of moral distress can improve inter-professional discussions about this phenomenon. Learn "what is moral distress", who is affected, and common situations that create it.This activity has the same content as MORAL DISTRESS PART 1 which expired on June 30, 2017, and June 11, 2023. If you participated and claimed credit for these sessions, you should not claim credit for this module. Moral Distress is an "occupational hazard" for healthcare providers. It describes a situation in which the healthcare provider knows what the ethical/moral course of action is, but is constrained from acting on it. There may be legal, institutional, or social constraints, including patient/surrogate decisions. Moral distress is an integrity-compromising situation, and if unresolved, leads to moral residue, which can cause healthcare providers to have both physical and emotional symptoms. It is a leading cause of retention problems and workplace bullying in certain healthcare professions. This novel educational module and site  will review the definitions, causes, and consequences of moral distress, as well as offer some solutions.Proper definitions of moral distress can improve inter-professional discussions about this phenomenon. Learn "what is moral distress", who is affected, and common situations that create it.This activity has the same content as MORAL DISTRESS PART 1 which expired on June 30, 2017, and June 11, 2023. If you participated and claimed credit for these sessions, you should not claim credit for this module. Co-Morbid Medical Illnesses as a Cause for Dementia and Decline2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/24605info@cecentral.comCo-morbid chronic health conditions may be responsible for the appearance of dementia or sudden changes in cognitive, behavioral, and psychiatric symptoms of disease. Such disease states are often overlooked and go untreated as the worsening or appearance of symptoms is erringly attributed to the underlying dementia state. Recognizing and treating co-morbid medical conditions remains a conundrum in persons with dementia that may not always express their symptoms in an understandable way.Our data demonstrates that 1 out of 3 patients experiencing cognitive decline have a treatable medical condition other than a degenerative dementia responsible for their symptoms, yet these are overlooked by their primary care providers. Comorbid urinary tract infections, pneumonia, arthritic flair ups with intense pain are all well recognized causes of abrupt worsening of dementia; yet some providers have not been educated on the effects of such illnesses and how they interact with an underlying dementia syndrome.Co-morbid chronic health conditions may be responsible for the appearance of dementia or sudden changes in cognitive, behavioral, and psychiatric symptoms of disease. Such disease states are often overlooked and go untreated as the worsening or appearance of symptoms is erringly attributed to the underlying dementia state. Recognizing and treating co-morbid medical conditions remains a conundrum in persons with dementia that may not always express their symptoms in an understandable way.Our data demonstrates that 1 out of 3 patients experiencing cognitive decline have a treatable medical condition other than a degenerative dementia responsible for their symptoms, yet these are overlooked by their primary care providers. Comorbid urinary tract infections, pneumonia, arthritic flair ups with intense pain are all well recognized causes of abrupt worsening of dementia; yet some providers have not been educated on the effects of such illnesses and how they interact with an underlying dementia syndrome.Non-Alzheimer's Dementias: Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Vascular Dementia2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/24590info@cecentral.comDementia with Lewy Bodies is a common but under recognized form of dementia. Lack of education regarding the clinical diagnosis results in under-diagnosis of this disorder and suboptimal treatment of these patients
Pervasive dogma in the field suggests that such differentiation is not important for healthcare decisions. Furthermore, the focus of care is focused on the lack of cures for these conditions rather than on identifying treatable symptom complexes that differ widely between types of dementia. Yet such information is critical for current care and future planning and prognosisDementia with Lewy Bodies is a common but under recognized form of dementia. Lack of education regarding the clinical diagnosis results in under-diagnosis of this disorder and suboptimal treatment of these patients
Pervasive dogma in the field suggests that such differentiation is not important for healthcare decisions. Furthermore, the focus of care is focused on the lack of cures for these conditions rather than on identifying treatable symptom complexes that differ widely between types of dementia. Yet such information is critical for current care and future planning and prognosisOverview of Dementia & CMS Long Term Care Requirements2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/24587info@cecentral.comUtilizing a series of cases, participants will demonstrate newly acquired skills in the recognition and diagnosis of dementia in CNF residents. Participants also need to demonstrate the ability to understand how dementia contributes to many of the major CMS healthcare deficiencies seen in KY CNFs and explain the KY OIG regulations including Medical Director Responsibilities for ensuring the current standards of care provided in the facility meet changes in regulations and guidelines consistent with the 3 phases of CMS implementation.Utilizing a series of cases, participants will demonstrate newly acquired skills in the recognition and diagnosis of dementia in CNF residents. Participants also need to demonstrate the ability to understand how dementia contributes to many of the major CMS healthcare deficiencies seen in KY CNFs and explain the KY OIG regulations including Medical Director Responsibilities for ensuring the current standards of care provided in the facility meet changes in regulations and guidelines consistent with the 3 phases of CMS implementation.Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lumbar Spine Disease2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/22928info@cecentral.comThis activity will provide education for primary care physicians in spine care. It will also help identify red flags and make a more specific diagnosis. As a result, patients will get the correct treatment and follow-up.This activity will provide education for primary care physicians in spine care. It will also help identify red flags and make a more specific diagnosis. As a result, patients will get the correct treatment and follow-up.Adopting LTC “Best Practices” & Addressing CMS Deficiencies2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/18414info@cecentral.comThe very existence of the CMP program highlights the fact that KY CNFs are deficient in education and practical solutions to address CMS deficiencies that lead to reduced quality of care for CNF resi-dents in KY. Reinforcement of the advanced training provided in the prior modules as well as a conceptual model for integration of the tools provided for the development of CMS Long Term Care Requirements for Providers “Best Practices”.
Awareness of CMS deficiencies and CMS Long Term Care Requirements for Providers “Best Practices” are often lacking among medical providers for KY CNFs. Identification and implementation of appropriate tools to address these deficiencies require reinforcement in this final training module.The very existence of the CMP program highlights the fact that KY CNFs are deficient in education and practical solutions to address CMS deficiencies that lead to reduced quality of care for CNF resi-dents in KY. Reinforcement of the advanced training provided in the prior modules as well as a conceptual model for integration of the tools provided for the development of CMS Long Term Care Requirements for Providers “Best Practices”.
Awareness of CMS deficiencies and CMS Long Term Care Requirements for Providers “Best Practices” are often lacking among medical providers for KY CNFs. Identification and implementation of appropriate tools to address these deficiencies require reinforcement in this final training module.Drug Conviction Data in KASPER: What is a Prescriber to Do?2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/18324info@cecentral.comKentucky State Senate Bill 32 (2017) mandated that drug conviction data be made available in KASPER effective July 1, 2018.  Education to prescribers on how to interpret this data in the context of patient care and opioid prescribing is needed to prevent unintended consequences.Kentucky State Senate Bill 32 (2017) mandated that drug conviction data be made available in KASPER effective July 1, 2018.  Education to prescribers on how to interpret this data in the context of patient care and opioid prescribing is needed to prevent unintended consequences.Drug Conviction Data in KASPER: What is a Pharmacist to Do?2024-03-29T14:39:51+00:002024-03-29T14:39:51+00:00https://www.cecentral.com/activity/18323info@cecentral.comThis educational initiative is a component of a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to evaluate data-driven response to prescription drug misuse in Kentucky.The main objective of this educational initiative is to develop and provide needed continuing education for prescribers and dispensers on the content and interpretation of conviction data within KASPER.This educational initiative is a component of a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to evaluate data-driven response to prescription drug misuse in Kentucky.The main objective of this educational initiative is to develop and provide needed continuing education for prescribers and dispensers on the content and interpretation of conviction data within KASPER.