Series Overview | Center for Quality Aging
The entire series can be viewed via atom Alliance's Learning On Demand.
SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION TO DEMENTIA CARE & QAPI
Beth Hercher, CPHQ
Carrie Plummer, PhD, ANP-BC
To provide an overview of dementia and problem behaviors in nursing homes
To describe the potential adverse effects of antipsychotic medications for managing problem behaviors
To provide an introduction to QAPI and its application to reduce antipsychotic medications
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA & THE NATURE OF BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES
Common behavioral disturbances in Alzheimer's disease and their developmental trajectory
Standard treatment for Alzheimer's disease and how this treatment impacts behavioral health problems.
Behavioral problems in non-Alzheimer's dementia- what is similar and different?
Common dementia behavioral problems in relationship to other medical problems and comorbidities
SESSION 3: PSYCHO-PHARMACOLOGY IN THE LONG-TERM CARE SETTING
Psychotropic drug treatment of the elderly patient
On- and off- label uses of psychotropic drugs
Efficacy and risk data on use of antipsychotics in elderly patients.
Dosing strategies for antipsychotics in elderly patients
Discontinuation strategies for antipsychotics in the elderly
Alternatives to antipsychotics for management of behavioral disturbances that do not respond to behavioral management strategies alone
SESSION 4: PRINCIPLES OF NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT & FORMULATION OF BEHAVIORAL CARE PLANS
Jim Powers, MD
Carrie Plummer, PhD, GNP-BC
Understanding the contexts, causes, and consequences of behavioral disturbances
Basic principles of non-pharmacological interventions
Assessment and treatment of contributing factors
Specific non-pharmacological approaches
The development of behavioral plans
SESSION 5: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEHAVIORAL CARE PLANS & MANAGEMENT OF PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACHES
Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC
Implementing behavioral care plans
Monitoring outcomes and adjusting plans accordingly
Managing pharmacological approaches
Applying concepts from Sessions 4 & 5 to real case examples
SESSION 6: ADDRESSING BARRIER TO CHANGE: PERSPECTIVES OF PSYCHIATRY, NURSING, & MEDICAL DIRECTORS
Addressing the barriers and challenges in implementing behavioral care plans.
Reviewing case examples provided by participants