MASSCAP SPRING WORKSHOP - RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 13TH
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
St. Patrick's Manor, Framingham
8:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. (8:00 - 8:30am: Business Meeting)
Antipsychotics and Antidepressants: Uses and Side Effects in the Elderly
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Presenter: Karen Sherman RN, BC, BFA, BSN
Objectives:
By the of the lecture the participants will be able to;
- Identify typical antipsychotic and antidepressant medications used with the elderly.
- Identify common side effects of the medications.
- Differentiate between adverse side effects of the medications and agitation.
- Identify medications and side effects that may contribute to increased fall risk.
The presenter will cover two classes of medications, focusing on their use in the elderly. We will discuss how they work, side effects they may cause and how to deal with the side effects. We will also look at these medications and how they may increase fall risk. Also, how to discern agitation from side effects.
QAPI: Getting it Started
11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Anne Cabral, LNHA, LSW, CDP, CADDCT, AC-BC, ABA, Med, C.A.G.S.
Objectives:
By the of the lecture the participants will be able to;
- Demonstrate one center’s way of working QAPI into the facility
- Provide ideas for spreading information regarding quality.
- Provide examples of building a team
- Creating presentations and other tangible ways to share data
- Describing ways to illicit input from facility staff
QAPI is not all that new for us. Quality improvement and performance improvement are generally how we look at things. The directives within the QAPI focus from CMS are teaching us to work as a team on root cause analysis in order to be proactive and not reactive. It is a great method of looking at processes and setting up a consistent procedure to ensure positive outcomes. QAPI is a fantastic way to work as a team and involve all disciplines as part of the activity department. It is also a sure way to find opportunities for improvement. This presentation will review the basics of QAPI and how to establish projects within your own departments, aligning with other departments within the new regulations.
Fee:
______ I am a member of the Massachusetts Council of Activity Professionals - MassCAP. The registration fee is $60.00
______ I am a not a member of the Massachusetts Council of Activity Professionals - MassCAP. The registration fee is $75.00
*Mass Senior Care must be notified no later than 24 hours prior to the seminar start time for a credit of equal amount to be issued to your MassCAP account. Refunds will not be given and “No Show” attendees will be billed at the full registration fee.
Registration: Please include an email address on your registration. You should be pre-registered, either by mail or fax (617-558-3546). Confirmations will be emailed only. Payment must be received by the day of the workshop.
Contact Hours: 4 Contact Hours will be provided for Activity Professionals
Location:
St. Patrick's Manor
863 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701-4813
Telephone: (508) 879-8000
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