(32007) Unraveling The Web Of Care: Meeting the Special Needs of Patients with Cognitive and Psychological Disorders
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| 15 Jul 2010 |
08:30 AM |
4:15 PM |
Vetter Learning Center, NHCA Office
3900 N.W. 12th Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68521-3037
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Morning Sessions
The rapid growth of the aging population is associated with an increased prevalence of progressive dementias. The challenges of caring for patients with cognitive disorders are often further complicated by an overlay of depression, delirium, chronic disease, and/or other geriatric syndromes. Dr. Brenda Bergman-Evans will discuss methods for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan of care to effectively meet the needs of individuals, families and caregivers dealing with dementia and aging.
Afternoon Sessions
It can be difficult to predict mortality in patients with dementia. This is compounded by the fact that good hospice care can stabilize patients with dementia. Dr. Heather Morgan will discuss the Medicare guidelines for hospice admission for patients with the diagnosis of dementia and discuss the documentation needed to maintain hospice certification. Dr. Morgan will use a case model to further discuss Lewy Body dementia and discuss how to treat agitation and delirium in patients with Parkinson related dementia.
Dr. Morgan will also discuss how to navigate personality disorders in hospice care, as approximately 10 to 13 percent of the general population has a personality disorder.
Objectives
At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Discuss dementia including pertinent pathophysiology and symptoms.
- Compare and contrast delirium, dementia and depression.
- Review impact of dementia on family caregivers.
- Identify effective pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for persons with dementia, delirium and depression.
- Describe measures to identify and address the relationship between dementia and selected “giants of geriatrics” syndromes affecting quality of life and function.
- Discuss Medicare guidelines for hospice admission for patients with the diagnosis of dementia.
- Discuss documentation needed to maintain hospice certification in patients with dementia.
- Define Lewy Body dementia and how it is different from other types of dementia using a case model.
- Identify how to treat agitation and delirium in patients with Parkinson related dementia.
- Determine how to navigate personality disorders in hospice care.
Speakers
Brenda Bergman-Evans, PhD, APRN-NP, APRN-CNS, is the Chief Nurse Executive for Alegent Health at Home and the Coordinator of the Alegent Health Nursing Home Network. She holds certification in three areas: a Generalist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nurse Practitioner in Gerontological Nursing. Dr. Bergman-Evans has extensive clinical and research experience in the areas of physical and emotional issues of caregivers for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, medication management for the older adult, and exploration of the concepts of the “Eden Alternative.” She has had numerous articles published in nursing and Gerontological journals.
Heather Morgan, MD, is board certified in family medicine, geriatrics, and hospice and palliative care. She is currently an associate medical director for Alegent Health Hospice. Dr. Morgan is responsible for the inpatient palliative care consults at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. She also has an outpatient practice that focuses on care of geriatric and palliative care patients and general family medicine.
Schedule
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00 Session
10:30 Break
10:40 Session
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Session
2:00 Break
2:10 Session
3:10 Break
3:20 Session
4:15 Wrap Up/CEUs
Registration includes presentations, handouts, CEUs, lunch, and breaks.
Continuing Education Hours
6.0 continuing education credits for Nebraska and Iowa nurses, social workers, and nursing home administrators have been applied for through Iowa Western Community College, I.B.N. Provider #6.
Participant Responsibilities
1. Sign in at the registration table.
2. Attend entire program to receive contact hours. Contact hours will not be adjusted for
those who do not attend the entire program.
3. Complete the program evaluation and exchange it for a CEU certificate.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. A $10 processing fee will apply to all cancellations. Cancellations on or before July 8, 2010, will receive a full refund less the processing fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations postmarked after July 8, 2010. Substitutions are welcome; please submit your request in writing.
NHPCA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this workshop. If the workshop must be canceled, registrants will receive full credits or refunds of the paid registration fees. No refunds can be made for lodging, airfare, or any other expenses related to attending this workshop.
Special Accommodations
If you need the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please attach a description of requested accommodations to your registration form or call 402/477-0204.
Questions? Email Jennifer@nehospice.org or call 402/477-0204
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