Preventing Hospital Acquired Pneumonia: An Interprofessional Challenge
A growing body of evidence about the effectiveness of system-wide initiatives reducing the incidence of hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) underscores how oral hygiene prevention protocols are effective. Yet there is no national standardized quality measure that requires monitoring and reporting about the incidence and prevalence of HAP.
Circadian Rhythms, Insufficient Sleep and Teen Mental Health
Dr. Alice Hoagland, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in Rochester, NY. She currently practices at Unity Sleep Disorders Center.
1. Understand the two components theory for sleep initiation and continuity
2. Understand the relationship between changes in the sleep circadian rhythm and insufficient sleep
3. Understand how insufficient sleep can effect mental health, especially during adolescence
Nexus Summit 2022 Seminar Showcase: Redesigning the Box: A Self-Study Tool to Enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Interprofessional Programming and Initiatives
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Frailty-Guided Clinical Management for Older Adults: Time to Take Action
This presentation (54:08 minutes) by Dr. Dae Hyun Kim discusses frailty-guided clinical management for older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) adopt an evidence-based screening test of frailty in your practice; (2) apply frailty information to guide clinical management decisions; and (3) generate evidence to advance frailty-guided clinical care.
Source: UCSF Division of Geriatrics, 2020
Brainspotting: A brain-based, body-focused approach to healing
Three learning objectives:
(1) Develop a basic understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of Brainspotting
(2) Understand this model as one form of many mind/body healing approaches
(3) Participate in an experiential, Brainspotting activity to help integrate the conceptualization of a new brain-based, body-focused approach to healing
Through the Lens of a Common Presentation of an Uncommon Disease: The Becoming of a Geriatrician
This presentation (52:24 minutes) by Pei Chen discusses common geriatric syndromes and uncommon diseases you may encounter with these syndromes. Objectives: (1) describe an uncommon disease with common geriatric syndromes; (2) review the current state of geriatric medicine fellowship training with the emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and education; and (3) reflect on one's own experiences to develop strategies for well being.
Source: UCSF Division of Geriatrics, 2022