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Person-Centered Supports for People with Dementia Living in the Community

Person-Centered Supports for People with Dementia Living in the Community

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Apr 16, 2023 - 1:07pm CDT

In this webinar (1:31:45 minutes), panelists discuss their personal and professional experiences with dementia, along with individual, community, and system level approaches to make supports for people with dementia more person-centered. Participants will learn about the definition of person-centered thinking, planning, and practice, and will hear the panelists answer questions such as: What do person-centered dementia supports look like to you? What are community approaches to support people living with dementia in a person-centered way?

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COVID-19 Long Haulers: Pulmonary Complications: What to Expect?

COVID-19 Long Haulers: Pulmonary Complications: What to Expect?

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Mar 28, 2023 - 12:59pm CDT

This webinar presented by Anand Venkata aims to educate healthcare providers with the most up-to-date information on pulmonary complications due to COVID-19. By the end of the webinar, learners should be able to: (1) outline range of pulmonary complications after recovery from COVID-19; (2) analyse available data on pulmonary functional and radiologic outcomes after COVID-19; and (3) provide information on treatment of COVID-19 associated long-term pulmonary complications. A pre-assessment, post-assessment, and evaluation is included in this activity.

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Oral Health and the Aging Adult

Oral Health and the Aging Adult

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Mar 7, 2023 - 2:55pm CST

This webinar given by Claire Tucker and Bridget Fitzhugh aims to educate healthcare providers about the most up-to-date information on oral health and the aging adult. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) recognize common changes in dentition caused by aging; (2) list the benefits of having natural dentition; (3) explain the role of nutrition in the oral health of aging populations; and (4) discuss the relationship between oral health and disease processes in geriatric populations. A pre-assessment, post-assessment, and evaluation is included in this activity.

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Minnesota End-of-Life Option Act: Medical Aid in Dying is a Compassionate Option for Terminally Ill Patients

Minnesota End-of-Life Option Act: Medical Aid in Dying is a Compassionate Option for Terminally Ill Patients

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Feb 6, 2023 - 1:53pm CST

The Minnesota End-of-Life Option Act was reintroduced to the MN state legislature in early 2021 and was modeled after the 1994 Oregon Death with Dignity Act. This webinar (1:32:56 minutes) is the first part of a two-part series representing both sides of the issues related to this bill.

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The Minnesota Assisted Suicide Bill: Bad Medicine, Bad Ethics, Bad Law

The Minnesota Assisted Suicide Bill: Bad Medicine, Bad Ethics, Bad Law

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Feb 6, 2023 - 1:48pm CST

This webinar (1:29:37 minutes) discusses the Minnesota End-of-Life Option Act which was reintroduced to the MN state legislature in early 2021 and was modeled after the 1994 Oregon Death with Dignity Act. This event is the second of a two-part series representing both sides of the issues related to this bill, currently under review. These events were intended to help inform people in Minnesota about the issues associated with this proposed legislation and promote thoughtful, balanced public discussion as it is considered by the Legislature

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Telehealth from a PMHNP and MHC Perspective

Telehealth from a PMHNP and MHC Perspective

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Submitted by Gail Begley on Jan 27, 2023 - 1:27pm CST

SJF HRSA Seminar

St,. John Fisher University

Wegmans School of Nursing

Health Integration Seminar (GMHC 699)

 

Class: Telehealth

Date: January 27, 2023

Location: Via Zoom

Instructors: Brittany Aponte, LPC

                  Tempestt Black , PMHNP

Learning Objectives:

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Community and Patient Resources

Community and Patient Resources

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jun 9, 2022 - 2:35pm CDT

This webinar (51:09 minutes) given by Corinne Calise Russo discusses how community health workers can engage patients and families in their healthcare choices in the community and empower them to seek affordable services and programs in the area. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify the importance of engaging patients and families into their healthcare choices; (2) describe how to access local & state resources; and (3) discuss how to share new information with colleagues.

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Identifying Fall Risk Post COVID-19

Identifying Fall Risk Post COVID-19

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jun 9, 2022 - 12:08pm CDT

This webinar (38:30 minutes) given by Jessica Garvey discusses how to identify patients that may have become deconditioned because of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of the webinar, learners should be able to: (1) review aging and health statistics; (2) review literature related to COVID-19 quarantine and isolation have had on health; and (3) identify individual at risk of falls and how to make a referral to home health. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 2:10 minutes)

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