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H.I.S. Cornerstone

One Contact Hour for Nurses, Social Workers, and Case MangersProgram Coordinator: Robn Horn, M! in "ong#term Care !dministration

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Alzheimers Disease: Prevention, Detection, and InterventionExplores the latest findings on how to prevent Alzheimers Disease, how to detect warning signs and symptoms, and howassess the appropriate treatment and care for the Alzheimers patient.

A Day in the ife of an Alzheimers Patient: Enhancing !are "hro#gh !omm#nication and Activity $odificationDemonstrates effective comm#nication strategies with Alzheimers patients when providing care in %oth hospital ancomm#nity settings and shows how creative activity modification can enhance their daily experiences.

nd of ife Iss#es with Alzheimers Disease: Ethical &amily and Patient !onsiderationsExplores the ethical decisions that m#st %e made as the Alzheimers patient reaches the end stages of the disease 'hospice, n#trition, medications, %ehavioral intervention(.

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Discharge Planning for the Elderly: )vercoming the Ethical !hallenges)#tlines the iss#es involved in discharge planning incl#ding family dynamics*ed#cation, comm#nity reso#rces, long+term care placement, doc#mentation, and physician comm#nication. Ethical challenges will %e presented andexplored with the #se of act#al case st#dies.

ealth iteracy: Do -o#r Patients eally /nderstand "heir $edical "reatment Plan0Addresses one of the most pervasive and #nder+recognized pro%lem in medicine: ow levels of health literacy 'thea%ility to o%tain, #nderstand, and #se health information(. !hanges in the 1oint !ommission reg#lations, the new P2riting Act, and the 3ational Action Plan to Improve ealth iteracy will %e disc#ssed along with s#ccess storiesregarding red#ced rehospitalizations and patient compliance.

ome and Personal 4afety for 4eniors: A%ove and 5eyond "ossing "hrow #gsighlights the varied aspects of home safety and sec#rity for the senior and foc#ses on the role of healthcare wor6ewhile planning discharges that see6 to meet Transitions of Careo%7ectives.

"ransitions of !are for the Elderly: Providing 8#ality 4ervices in the Appropriate 4ettingDescri%es the vario#s healthcare delivery options for the elderly as they move from one level of care to the next anintrod#ces the national "ransitions of !are pilot program whose goal is to decrease #nnecessary hospitalizations.

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Assessing and $anaging !aregiver 4tress: An Essential &actor in Positive )#tcomes for the ElderlyDisc#sses how to effectively assess the detrimental signs of stress among patients family caregivers and #ltimatelyenhance patient care %y assisting those families in developing coping strategies that will help them manage that str

"he &amily $em%er as a 9al#a%le Player on the Interdisciplinary "eamDisc#sses vario#s personality traits of caregivers for the elderly 'ie. reso#rcef#l, angry( and shows how theinterdisciplinary team can #tilize the family mem%ers strengths in providing care for the patient.

dentity !risis: &rom &amily $em%er to eriatric !aregiverExplores a theoretical framewor6 in which to view the role of the family caregiver and identifies via%le strategies tos#pport the growing n#m%er of caregivers who are responsi%le for their aging relatives.

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!atch the 2ave: Delivering Exceptional !#stomer Experiences to Improve Patient !areDescri%es how providing positive c#stomer experiences can enhance patient satisfaction and improve care o#tcome

!ompassion &atig#e and Professional !aregiver 5#rno#t: "he Detrimental Effect on Patient !areealthcare professionals will learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatig#e and develop strategto overcome %#rno#t so that they can provide %etter care for their patients.

2hen &aced with a Patient in 3eed, 2ho eally !ares0 An Innovative ealthcare "eam Approach

"he p#rpose of this activity is to explore an interdisciplinary and colla%orative approach for clinical care providers twill lead to enhanced patient wellness and care.

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Advance !are Planning for the Elderly: oing 5eyond Advance Directives to onor 2ishesIncl#des tho#ght+provo6ing assessments and tools designed to g#ide the elderly, family caregivers, and healthcareprofessionals as they all contemplate their f#t#re physical, psychosocial, and spirit#al wishes at the end of life.

Aging 2ell in the ;=st !ent#ry: elping Patients $a6e ifestyle !hoices that !o#ntAddresses the n#m%er of research st#dies on this s#%7ect as o#r pop#lation is aging in overwhelming proportions. "healthcare professional>s role in ed#cating on cancer prevention strategies, maintaining the %rain, heart health and

more will %e disc#ssed.

!aring for 5a%y 5oomers: 2hat ealthcare Professionals 3eed to ?nowDisc#sses different care models that will meet the needs of this #ni@#e pop#lation. "opics incl#de social, economicenvironmental and technological factors that define the %a%y %oom generation.

!hronic Disease $anagement: "he ?ey to Avoiding /nnecessary ehospitalizationsExplores the latest research, $edicare pilot pro7ects, and care strategies regarding chronic diseases s#ch as stro6e,!)PD, dia%etes, !&, etc. and provides tools to assist patients in managing their diseases at home.

ow Patients Define 8#ality of ife: ittle "hings $a6e a Difference&oc#ses on @#ality of life iss#es for healthcare professionals and how that translates into providing more personalizecare for their patients.

?eeping the Elderly on "heir &eet: 4tate+of+the+Art Programs in &all Prevention)#tlines the latest research and program+development on fall prevention in response to the !D!s recent declaratiothat elderly falls have %ecome a national epidemic.

ecognizing !#lt#ral Diversity: Ethical Iss#es in !aring for the ElderlyDisc#sses how healthcare professionals sho#ld adapt interventions to meet the c#lt#ral needs and preferences 'ethnand religio#s %elief, val#es, and practices( of a diverse elderly pop#lation.

"he )ther Dr#g Pro%lem: Patient 3on+Adherence in the Elderly Pop#lation!omm#nicates the c#rrent statistics, implications and %est practices in wor6ing with elderly pop#lation to tac6le thgrowing concern of patient non+compliance to medication orders and treatment plans.

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!an -o# "each an )ld Dog 3ew "ric6s0 elping the Elderly !hange to Enhance Patient !omplianceAnalyzes the complex nat#re of change in the elderly and descri%es evidence+%ased techni@#es and strategies towahelping motivate geriatric patient %ehavioral change.

motional !ompetence: "reating the Patient>s Emotions in ealthcareDisc#sses the importance of patient emotions as it relates to healthcare and descri%es %est practices and s6ill sets tprovide emotionally+competent patient care.

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PS*CHOSOCI!" ISS/%S 1cont.2

"he 5enefits of #mor in Patient !are: a#ghter I4 ood $edicineExplores the scientific research concerning la#ghters affect on the %ody and translates this into practical ways thepatient can #tilize h#mor to improve physical and emotional care o#tcomes.

$ental ealth Iss#es and the Elderly: A rowing !oncernecognizes the importance of mental healthcare 'ie. depression, deliri#m( and its affect on the elderly patient>s well+%eing. !are options and ethical considerations will %e explored.

enior 4#icidal is6: Assessment, 2arning 4igns, and Prevention

Presents the typical warning signs of an elderly patient in the s#icidal danger zone and explores strategies toappropriately respond as a healthcare provider.

pirit#ality in ealthcare: An Ethical Approach to !aring for PatientsExplores the latest research connecting spirit#ality and patient care o#tcomes. Professional and ethical iss#es will %eaddressed.

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A%#se and 3eglect in the Elderly: "he Ethical Principles of AdvocacyDefines elder a%#se and neglect and o#tlines the professionals responsi%ility in preventing, detecting, and reportin

IPAA Privacy and 4ec#rity #les evisited: Protecting the ights of 4eniorsPresents a detailed loo6 at the recent changes in the r#les regarding the protection of identifia%le health informatithe rights granted to the elderly patient incl#ding federal enforcement of those rights, and the ethical impact the lhas on healthcare delivery.

"he Impact of ealthcare eform on the Elderly: An Ethical PerspectiveProvides an overview of the many facets of healthcare reform and how the elderly pop#lation is affected %y the newlegislation. Ethical iss#es regarding hospice care, $edicare %enefits, and long+term care will %e disc#ssed.

$edicare /pdate: 4trategies for $aximizing Patient !overage and ealthcare Provider eim%#rsementAddresses $edicare reim%#rsement strategies for the provider 'payment %#ndling, acco#nta%le care organizations,@#ality incentives( as well as patient coverage*non+payment iss#es related to s6illed n#rsing facilities, home healthhospice, am%#lance, etc.

taying on "rac6: Protecting the ights of Elderly Patients from an Ethical Perspective Assists the healthcare professional in the decision+ma6ing process when ethical iss#es related to the rights of eld

patients arise.

.I.4. !ornerstone is an approved provider of contin#ing n#rsing ed#cation %y the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver %y the American 3#rseredentialing !enters !ommission on Accreditation. Allactivities meet the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners!E criteria and contain et3icaontent as well. "hese activities have %een approved for !ase $anagers %y the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

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