Nexus Innovation Challenge- Interprofessional Continuing Education
Interprofessional Continuing Education
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPC).
Nexus Innovation Challenge- Who Should Participate?
Nexus Innovation Challenge - Who Should Attend
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Nexus Innovation Challenge- Curriculum
Nexus Innovation Challenge - Curriculum
Nexus Innovation Challenge
Nexus Innovation Challenge
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Nexus Innovation Challenge- Navigation
USF Health 3rd Annual Interprofessional Education Day
The University of South Florida is hosting their 3rd Annual USF Health Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day. This year, IPE Day will be virtual via Microsoft Teams Live Event. Faculty, staff, students, and health care partners are encouraged to attend this unique and collaborative opportunity. The goal is to continue to transform the way we practice health care as interprofessional partners, leveraging collective expertise and strengths to improve patient outcomes and quality of care. If you have any questions, please email ipep@usf.edu.
The Threatening and Violent Dementia Patient
This presentation (1:15:36) given by Dr. Whitney Carlson from Harborview Geriatric Psychiatry Services in Seattle discusses the steps to evaluate patients with dementia who display threatening or violent behavior. She also reviews ways to keep patients and staff safe in the context of evaluating patients displaying threatening or violent behaviors. Finally, she describes how to implement best evidence-based practices in the management of violent and agitated patients with dementia. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.
Caring for the Caregiver
This presentation (1:22:13) given by Dr. Carrie Rubenstein from the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington amd the Northwest Workforce Enhancement Center discusses the financial, social, medical and emotional challenges dementia caregivers are facing. She also discusses tools for improving communication with caregivers. Finally, she highlights novel ways to support caregivers through the use of an interprofessional team. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.
Rational Preventive Care in the Context of Dementia
This presentation (1:10:20) given by Dr. Amy Thomas, Research Fellow, VA Puget Sound Health Care Systems, discusses the prognoses of different types of dementia. Dr. Thomas identifies the benefit of common primary prevention treatments. Finally, she ends her presentation by discussing the advantages of patient-centered approaches to the care of individuals with dementia. Presentation slides are available for download through the link.
Source: Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center, 2020.