SUMMARY: This session will discuss the burden of pneumonia in nursing home facilities, steps to prevent pneumonia in nursing home residents, and infection prevention and control tools for pneumonia surveillance. TARGET AUDIENCE: Infection Preventionists (IP), Nursing...
The Role of Pharmacological Agents in the Prevention and Mitigation of Delirium Evidence based content on identifying medications that can cause delirium Suggestions on deprescribing of deliriogenic medications Alternatives to deliriogenic medications Use of...
Learn how the virtual decision guide “Go To The Hospital or Stay Here” can be used to facilitate change of condition conversations and reduce readmissions. Benefit from peer-to-peer sharing of implementation best practices, including use by hospitals and...
Burnout and compassion fatigue are very common for individuals working in medical and other helping professions. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the concepts and encourage attendees to consider how these signs and symptoms show up on an individual...
