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Society Recognizes ChoosingWisely® Champions

April 18, 2017
Press Release
Medication, Antibiotics/Antimicrobials, Medication Management
AMDA—The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, a partner in the ABIM Foundation and Consumer Reports’ Choosing Wisely ® campaign , recently announced its Choosing Wisely Champions . This recognition goes to David Smith, MD, CMD,...

Legal Access to Cannabis May Mean Less Use of Schedule II-V Drugs

January 2, 2018
Press Release
Medication Management, Opioids
In recent years, medical cannabis has become legal in many states and the District of Columbia, and both practitioners and patients are reporting health benefits as well as comfort care benefits from using controlled forms and dosages of the...

SGIM-AMDA-AGS Consensus Best Practice Recommendations for Transitioning Patients’ Healthcare from Skilled Nursing Facilities to the Community

February 1, 2017
AMDA in the News
Journal of General Internal Medicine
Skilled Nursing Care, Medication Management, Transitions of Care
We assembled a cross-cutting team of experts representing primary care physicians (PCPs), home care physicians, physicians who see patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNF physicians), skilled nursing facility medical directors, human factors...

The Role of Mobile Behavioral Support Outreach Teams in Non-Pharmacologic Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), Medication Management
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
This session will present an integrated system of care to support implementation of non-pharmacologic management for persons in the community and long-term care presenting with behavioral symptoms of dementia. The session will highlight how an...

Rational Deprescribing

Federal Regulations, Medication, Medication Management, Polypharmacy, Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
This session will equip participants to identify polypharmacy, consider non-pharmacologic treatment options, potentially inappropriate medications, medication interactions, the aging body (declining renal and hepatic function), patient prognosis and...

AMDA Committee Identifies 3 Priorities for Assisted Living

March 6, 2016
AMDA in the News
McKnight's Senior Living
Assisted Living, End-of-Life, Federal Regulations, Infection Prevention/Control, Medication Management, Practitioners, Quality, Improvement, Transitions of Care
AMDA Board Member Kevin O'Neil, MD, CMD, talks about the top three clinical areas AMDA has identified on which assisted living providers need to focus.

Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure, Dementia, Medication, Anticoagulants, Antipsychotics, Medication Management, Depression, Patient Centered, Practitioners, Attending Physician, Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Pharmacist, Resident
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
This program will outline the requirements and describe the integration of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services into care planning of long-term care residents. Through collaboration, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians can improve care for...

Sleep Disturbance in Dementia: Strategies for Patient Improvement and Reduction of Caregiver Burden

Dementia, Medication Management, Sleep Disorders
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
This session will provide a high level overview of pulmonary infiltrates, their causes, symptoms, and treatment. The presenter will use research and case studies for providers to understand all of the facets needed to diagnose and treat pulmonary...

Quality Prescribing Campaign: Preventing Adverse Drug Events and Collaborating with your Consultant Pharmacist (An ASCP Sponsored Session)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Medication, Medication Management, Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team, Quality
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
AMDA has launched a Quality Prescribing Campaign in response to CMS's Call to Action: Raising Awareness for Reducing Adverse Events (ADE) in Nursing Homes. This session will focus on raising awareness specifically directed toward adverse drug events...

Bundled Manuals - Medication Management Part I & II

Assisted Living Series
Assisted Living, Medication, Medication Management, Resident, Assessment, Transitions of Care
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Patients & Families, Physician
Two pieces from the Assisted Living Series: Medication Management Part I: Operations Level , and Medication Management Part II: For Caregivers . Hard Copy Electronic Copy Member $126 $100 Non-Member $169 $135 img { float: left; margin: 15px 20px...