The entire series can be viewed via atom Alliance's Learning On Demand.
SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION TO DEMENTIA CARE & QAPI
Presenters:
Beth Hercher, CPHQ
Carrie Plummer, PhD, ANP-BC
James Powers, MD
Objectives:
- 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
Presenter:
Paul Newhouse, MD
Key Topics:
- 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
Presenters:
Paul Newhouse, MD
Warren Taylor, MD
Key Topics:
- 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
Presenters:
Jim Powers, MD
Carrie Plummer, PhD, GNP-BC
Key Topics:
- 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
- Measurement and documentation
SESSION 5: IMPLEMENTATION OF BEHAVIORAL CARE PLANS & MANAGEMENT OF PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACHES
Presenters:
Jim Powers, MD
Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC
Key Points:
- 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
Presenters:
Paul Newhouse, MD
Warren Taylor, MD
James Powers, MD
Ralf Habermann, MD
Jennifer Kim, DNP, GNP-BC
Key Points:
- Addressing the barriers and challenges in implementing behavioral care plans.
- Reviewing case examples provided by participants