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  • Jan 8, 2019

    23 Jan 2019 2:23 AM | Sing Palat (Administrator)

    Slides from Dr. Robbins :    ROBBINS-Parkinsons Update for CMDA.pptx

    Opioid prescribing:  A Prescriber’s Guide to the New Medicare Part D Opioid Overutilization Policies for 2019-CMS (1).pdf

    Agenda

    1. Introductions

    2. CDPHE / Ombudsman / CHCA Update

    3. Update on Movement Disorders - Larry Robbins, MD

    4. Evidence Based Medicine -  Travis Neill PA

    5. CMDA Annual Conference - Dr. Eber and Allison Voss PA

    6. Influenza Update - Dr. Gahm

  • Dec 4, 2018 Agenda

    22 Jan 2019 8:55 PM | Sing Palat (Administrator)

    Antimicrobial Stewardship: Introducing the Antibiogram, Increasing Physician Engagement:   4DEC18_CMDA_112918.pptx

    AGENDA

    1. Introductions

    2. January meeting on January 8th, 2019

    3. CDPHE / Ombudsman / CHCA Update

    4. One Minute meditation - Travis Neill

    5. SNF Connect Results - Dr. Rebecca Boxer

    6. Antimicrobial Stewardship in Nursing Homes: Introducing the Antibiogram- Dr. Christopher Czaja     

    7. CMDA annual Conference - Dr. Eber

    8. Annual AMDA Conference - March 7-10, Atlanta, GA

         9. Influenza Update - Dr. Greg Gahm


  • Nov 6, 2018 Agenda

    6 Nov 2018 8:49 PM | Anonymous

    jama_relationship b_t dementia and depression_2018_mn_180046.pdf

    jama_2018_anticoaguation table.pdf

    Agenda

    1. Introductions

    2. CDPHE / Ombudsman / CHCA Update

    3. Prevalence of HAIs and antimicrobial use – Devra Barter, MS and Helen Johnston, MPH

    4. The Stress Response -  An Evidence-Based Case for Meditation and Mindfulness - Travis Neill

    5. Exploring the Relationship Between Depression and Dementia article - Dr. Sing Palat

    6. Influenza Update - Dr. Greg Gahm

    7. CMDA annual Conference AND companion conference - Dr. Leslie Eber

    8. The Futures program - an invitation to Colorado Geriatric Fellows



    Remember: AMDA Podcasts are available for free at https://paltc.org/podcast


    Below are the following attachments: Dementia and depression article and helpful anticoagulation chart


    Questions: Leslie Eber (720) 490-5079

  • Nov 6, 2018 Video Recording

    6 Nov 2018 8:42 PM | Sing Palat (Administrator)

    Click to watch the November 6, 2018 Monthly Meeting videoconference recording by Zoom. 

  • Oct 2, 2018 Video Conference Recording

    2 Oct 2018 8:47 PM | Sing Palat (Administrator)

    Click here to watch the Oct 2, 2018 Monthly Meeting Video Conference Recording by Zoom. 

  • Oct 2, 2018 Agenda

    2 Oct 2018 8:43 PM | Anonymous

    IMPACT Act Flyer- Aug 30 2018- FINAL.pdf

    IMPACT ACT- Prescriber 1 Pager FINAL 08-21-18 (JLD 082318).pdf

    Telligen Podcast-Speaking Out on Pain Management Podcast.pdf

    Long Term Care Facility Information Sheet for Dialysis Residents.docx

    IMPACT Act Work Flow Diagram_Stand Alone- FINAL (JLD082818).pdf

    Agenda 

    1. Introductions

    2. CDPHE / Ombudsman / CHCA Update

    3. Discharge Summary Review - Dr. Sing Palat

    4. Anemia and Geriatrics - Travis Neill

    5. CMDA annual Conference AND companion conference - Dr. Rebecca Boxer, Dr. Sing Palat, Allison Voss

    • Consider adding a section for PA/LTC Innovators

    1. Influenza Update - Dr. Greg Gahm

    2. Update on IMPACT- Dr. Sing Palat, Alan Miller and Dr. Greg Gahm

    3. Request for comments on the Draft of the Long Term Care Facility Information sheet for Dialysis Resident (included below)


    Remember: AMDA Podcasts are available for free at https://paltc.org/podcast Sheet for Dialysis Residents

    Below are the following attachments: IMPACT Act information, Telligen Podcast, Draft of the Long Term Care Facility Information

  • Sept 4th, 2018 Agenda

    4 Sep 2018 8:40 PM | Anonymous

    IMPACT Act Work Flow Diagram_Stand Alone- FINAL (JLD082818).pdf 

    IMPACT ACT- Prescriber 1 Pager FINAL 08-21-18 (JLD 082318).pdf

    IMPACT Act Flyer- Aug 30 2018- FINAL.pdf

    Care planning website.pdf

    AMDA-Choosing-Wisely-List copy.pdf

    AGS choosing wisely copy.pdf

    ACP Workshop for Providers - 10 8 2018.pdf

    2018 Summit Overview[2] (1).pdf

    Agenda

    1.     Introductions

    2.     CDPHE / Ombudsman / CHCA Update

    3.     Advance Care Planning Workshop and Resources - Kari Degerness MBA, LNHA

    4.     Choosing Wisely: AMDA and AGS - Travis Neil and Allison Voss

    5.     Update on new Time Out Tool - Dr. Christine LaRocca

    6.     Increasing collaboration and communication between long term care facilities and Dialysis Centers - 

          Vicki Brantley, MSN, RN and Susan Moretti, BSN

    7.     CMDA name change update - Dr. Eber and Allison Voss

    8.     CMDA annual Conference and companion conference - Dr. Eber

     

    Below are the following attachments: AMDA Choosing wisely, AGS Choosing wisely. Colorado care planning website information, information about 2 upcoming educational opportunities and information on the IMPACT act which goes into effect for SNF’s in October, 2018

  • Aug 7, 2018 Zoom Recording

    7 Aug 2018 10:34 PM | Sing Palat (Administrator)

    The CMDA Monthly Meeting: August 7th recording from ZOOM can be found here: https://zoom.us/recording/share/XFQlfdYlNy394owcdXP_HlqrzXu_dB3gEO6w-Np3yGSwIumekTziMw 


  • August 7, 2018 Agenda

    7 Aug 2018 8:39 PM | Anonymous

    CMS letter about opioid Potentiators 2 copy.pdf

    Agenda

    1. Introductions

    2. CDPHE / Ombudsman / CHCA Update

    3. CMDA name change: CMDA - The Colorado Society for Post-Acute and Long Term Care Medicine

    4. Review of CMS letter about Opioid Potentiators - Dr. Eber

    5. Sexuality and Dementia in Long-Term Care: Balancing Residents' Rights and Resident Safety-  Alan Horowitz Esq., RN

    6. Influenza vaccine opportunity - Dr. Gahm

    7. Update for the Annual CMDA 2019 conference

  • Jun 5, 2018 Agenda

    5 Jun 2018 8:34 PM | Anonymous

    CMDA Presentation 6 5 18.pptx / Transportation Hold Fact Sheet.pdf  /  New Opiate Law 5 18.docx   /  TB-LTC-Screening-Guidance.pdf  /  TB-LTC-Screening-Guidance.pdf  /  Vancomycin Oral Solution Firvanq May2018.pdf  /  Anticoagulation Update June 2018.docx  /  Anticoagulation Update June 2018.pdf  /  2007 JAMDA NOAC.pdf


    June 5, 2018 Agenda for CMDA

    1. Introductions

    2. CDPHE / Ombudsman / CHCA Update

    3. Annual CMDA 2018 conference review - Dr. Eber / Allison Voss

                  - Video of the annual CMDA 2018 available for purchase

    1. Review of TB risk assessment, new opioid law, vancomycin and M 0.5 hold form - Dr. Gahm

    2. Update and review of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in LTC -  Travis Neill

    3. Business Meeting - Dr. Palat

                     - review of financial status and budget for 2018-2019

            7. Elections for president and treasurer - Dr. Gahm

                  -nominations during June 2018 and elections during the August 2018 meeting


    Questions: Leslie Eber (720)490-5079

    CMDA june 5 minutes.docx

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