Episode: October 2024

Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE

Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD

In This Episode:

In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, PALTmed's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Dr. Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, discuss how PALTC providers can manage work-life balance while staying up to date on key legislative issues. They cover topics such as the CMS staffing mandate, telehealth extensions, and how member input is driving real-time policy changes.

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Episode: October Issue with Special Guest Melissa McClean on a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program

Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD

Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief); Melissa McClean, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, ACHPN

In This Episode:

In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our October issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Melissa McClean, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, ACHPN. Ms. McClean talks about a geriatric workforce enhancement program at the University of Maryland with baccalaureate nursing students.

Drs. Galik and Steinberg also discuss our cover stories on antibiotic resistance in nursing homes and an upcoming new antibiotic in the urinary tract infection treatment tool kit, as well as an article about utilizing music with dementia patients.

Featured Articles:

Bolstering the Nursing Home Workforce through Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs, by Melissa McClean 

Antibiotic Resistance in Nursing Homes: A Reflection of the Global Crisis, by Glenn Tillotson and Angela Donald

Pivmecillinam (Pivya): An Upcoming New Antibiotic in the Urinary Tract Infection Tool Kit, by Jessica Zering

When Words Fail, Music Speaks, by Elizabeth Galik

Date Recorded: October 3, 2024

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Episode: September 2024

Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD

Guest(s): Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN; Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief)

In This Episode:

In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, discuss three articles from the September issue. First, they talk with Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN, about lessons learned from the Veterans Health Administration on the correlation between nursing home star ratings and the quality of end-of-life care. Next, they speak with Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH, the first author of a systematic review paper examining post-acute care trends and disparities after joint replacements in the United States, focusing on data from 1991 to 2018. Finally, Paul Katz, MD, CMD, reviews a retrospective cohort study exploring the role of neighborhood socioeconomic status in institutionalization of home health care patients with and without Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.  

Articles Referenced:

Nursing Home Star Ratings and End-Of-Life Care Quality: Lessons Learned From the Veterans Health Administration

Post-Acute Care Trends and Disparities After Joint Replacements in the United States, 1991–2018: A Systematic Review

The Role of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status in Institutionalization of Home Health Care Patients With and Without Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Date Recorded: September 24, 2024

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Episode: Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder | A Collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities

Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD

Guest(s): Jennifer Azen, MD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP

In this Episode:

In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Jennifer Azen, MD, and Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, discuss practical strategies for managing pain in patients with substance use disorders. Together, they explore a range of approaches, from effective communication techniques to balancing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.

This special edition of PALTtalk was developed in collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF). Visit nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org for more information and for additional resources.

Date Recorded: August 13, 2024

Resources:

• Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
• Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder - Webinar Slides and Recording
• Pain Management in the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Setting Clinical Practice Guideline (PALTmed)

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Episode: Navigating Conversations and the Latest Science on COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 2 of 2)

Host: Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH

Guest(s): Leslie Eber, MD, CMD

In This Episode:

In Episode 2 of our two-part series, host Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, and special guest Leslie Eber, MD, CMD, share practical strategies for clinicians to enhance conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine and highlight leadership actions that have successfully increased vaccination rates in PALTC. We also invite you to join the COVID Crusaders campaign, where healthcare professionals and facilities are recognized for their dedication to improving vaccination rates and health outcomes.

Date Recorded: August 2, 2024

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Support: PALTmed acknowledges support for this podcast from Moderna.

Episode: The Practical Two-Part Series | Navigating Access and Billing Challenges for COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 1 of 2)

Host: Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH

Guest(s): Swati Gaur, MD, CMD

In This Episode:

Join host Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, and special guest Swati Gaur, MD, CMD, as they explore the challenges faced by staff in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine and discuss effective strategies clinicians can implement to improve vaccination rates among residents. They also address the complexities of billing for the COVID-19 vaccine, providing insights and practical tips to navigate these issues.

We also invite you to join the COVID Crusaders campaign, where healthcare professionals and facilities are recognized for their dedication to improving vaccination rates and health outcomes. Learn more about how you can participate and earn recognition by visiting the campaign page.

Date Recorded: July 29, 2024

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Episode: Getting Started in State Advocacy

Host: Carl J. "Christian" Bergman, MD, CMD, FACP

Guest(s): Daniel Haimowitz, MD, CMD, from Pennsylvania

PALTtalk with Dr. Christian Bergman focuses on state-based grassroots advocacy and policy stories. It offers an in-depth conversation with PALTmed members who are active in their respective states and trying to improve the lives of older adults living in PALTC facilities.

In This Episode:

In this episode, host Christian Bergman, MD, CMD, FACP, will talk with Daniel Haimowitz, MD, CMD, about the crucial role of advocacy in shaping policies for PALTC residents and staff. Dr. Haimowitz shares insights on the importance of grassroots advocacy, distinguishing it from lobbying, and how health care professionals can take proactive steps to influence legislation and regulation. The conversation highlights practical steps for getting started in advocacy, the significance of forming relationships with legislators, and the power of an organized voice.

Date Recorded: August 16, 2024

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Episode: August 2024

Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD

Guest(s): Dana Mukamel, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief)

In This Episode:

In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Dana Mukamel, PhD, about her work entitled, The Relationship Between Nursing Home Staffing and Health Outcomes Revisited. In addition to Dr. Mukamel’s paper, Drs. Steinberg and Resnick will review three additional articles. 

Articles Referenced:

The Relationship between Nursing Home Staffing and Health Outcomes Revisited

How Do We Achieve Person-Centered Care across Health Care Settings? Expanding Ideological Perspectives into Practice to Advance Person-Centered Care

External Validation and Further Exploration of Fall Prediction Models Based on Questionnaires and Daily-Life Trunk Accelerometry

Prevalence and Correlates of Antipsychotic Medication Use in Oregon Assisted Living

Date Recorded: August 9, 2024

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Episode: August/September 2024

Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD

Guest(s): Christopher Laxton; Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief)

In This Episode:

In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our August/September issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Chris Laxton. This issue contains a special section on Alternative Communities of Care, including medical foster homes for veterans, caring for dementia patients at home, and cohousing communities.

Chris Laxton, the former executive director of PALTmed (formerly called AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care) joins to talk about his own experience with intergenerational living with his daughter's family.

Featured Articles:

Medical Foster Home: A Model to Support Aging in Place and Develop Community for Older Adults 

My Experience With Multigenerational Living 

Tips and Resources for Home-Based Dementia Care

If Community Matters to You, Cohousing May Be a Great Way to Age in Place

Date Recorded: August 2, 2024

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Episode: August 2024

Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE

Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD

In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, PALTmed's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, discuss the latest news from the nation’s capital.

Questions? Email Alex at [email protected].

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Episode: Faith and Healing in PALTC

Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD

Guest(s): Sarah McEvoy, NHA, JD; Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD

In This Episode:

In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Sarah McEvoy, NHA, JD, and Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD, explore spirituality, connectedness, and the role that PALTC clinicians and leaders should play in the spiritual health of our patients and residents.

Date Recorded: May 24, 2024

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