Episode: September 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN; Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, discuss three articles from the September issue. First, they talk with Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN, about lessons learned from the Veterans Health Administration on the correlation between nursing home sta...
Oct 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 299
Episode: Pain Management for Patients with Substance Use Disorder | A Collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Jennifer Azen, MD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP In this Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Jennifer Azen, MD, and Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, discuss practical strategies for managing pain in patients with substance us...
Sep 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 298
Episode: Navigating Conversations and the Latest Science on COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 2 of 2) Host: Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH Guest(s): Leslie Eber, MD, CMD In This Episode: In Episode 2 of our two-part series , host Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, and special guest Leslie Eber, MD, CMD, share practical strategies for clinicians to enhance conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine and highlight leadership actions that have successfully increased vaccination rates in PALTC. We also invite you to join ...
Sep 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 297
Episode: The Practical Two-Part Series | Navigating Access and Billing Challenges for COVID-19 Vaccine (Part 1 of 2) Host: Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH Guest(s): Swati Gaur, MD, CMD In This Episode: Join host Elizabeth Sobczyk, MSW, MPH, and special guest Swati Gaur, MD, CMD, as they explore the challenges faced by staff in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine and discuss effective strategies clinicians can implement to improve vaccination rates among residents. They also address the complexities of bi...
Aug 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 296
Episode: Getting Started in State Advocacy Host: Carl J. "Christian" Bergman, MD, CMD, FACP Guest(s): Daniel Haimowitz, MD, CMD, from Pennsylvania PALTtalk with Dr. Christian Bergman focuses on state-based grassroots advocacy and policy stories. It offers an in-depth conversation with PALTmed members who are active in their respective states and trying to improve the lives of older adults living in PALTC facilities. In This Episode: In this episode, host Christian Bergman, MD, CMD, FACP, will ta...
Aug 27, 2024•22 min•Ep. 295
Episode: August 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Dana Mukamel, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Dana Mukamel, PhD, about her work entitled, The Relationship Between Nursing Home Staffing and Health Outcomes Revisited. In addition to Dr. Mukamel’s paper, Drs. Steinberg and Resnick will review three additional articles. Articles Ref...
Aug 22, 2024•41 min•Ep. 293
Episode: August/September 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Christopher Laxton; Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our August/September issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Chris Laxton. This issue contains a special section on Alternative Communities of Care, including medical foster homes for veterans, caring for dementia patients at home...
Aug 19, 2024•42 min•Ep. 294
Episode: August 2024 Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, PALTmed's Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, discuss the latest news from the nation’s capital. Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltmed.org . Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for select PALTtalk podcast e...
Aug 13, 2024•25 min•Ep. 292
Episode: Faith and Healing in PALTC Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Sarah McEvoy, NHA, JD; Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Sarah McEvoy, NHA, JD, and Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD, explore spirituality, connectedness, and the role that PALTC clinicians and leaders should play in the spiritual health of our patients and residents. Date Recorded: May 24, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and ...
Aug 12, 2024•50 min•Ep. 286
Episode: July 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Tamra Keeney, PT, PhD, DPT, CCS; Daniel Young, PT, DPT, PhD; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will discuss three articles from the July issue. First, they will talk with Tamra Keeney, PT, PhD, DPT, CCS, about results from a pilot study addressing serious illness communication skills for inpatient rehabilitation clinicia...
Jul 23, 2024•43 min•Ep. 291
Episode: July 2024 Host: Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE Guest: Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD In this episode, Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, the Society’s Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, and Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, Chair of the Public Policy Steering Committee, discuss the latest news from the nation’s capital. Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org . No credit is available for this program.
Jul 17, 2024•24 min•Ep. 290
Episode: June/Juy 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD; Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our June/July issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Daniel Haimowitz, MD, FACP, CMD. Dr. Haimowitz shares the evidence-based for what to do about falls with minor head impact in older adults. And Dr. Galik talks about our cover...
Jul 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 289
Episode: The Empowering Three-Part Series | Boundaries With Care (Part 3 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Aya Caspi In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Aya Caspi, discuss boundaries with care, including how to care for ourselves without dropping others and how this will enhance our clinical practice and relationships. Date Recorded: April 24, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine ...
Jul 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 283
Episode: The Empowering Three-Part Series | Speaking and Listening in Ways That Matter (Part 2 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Aya Caspi In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Aya Caspi, discuss how to speak and listen in a way that lets others know they matter without having to agree with them. Date Recorded: March 19, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credit...
Jul 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 276
Episode: June 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Tess Jones, PhD, LMSW; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Dr. Barb Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Tessa Jones, PhD, LMSW, about her work entitled, R ace and Ethnicity Are Related to Undesirable Home Health Care Outcomes in Seriously Ill Older Adults. In addition to Dr. Jones’s paper, the following articles will be highlighted...
Jun 21, 2024•31 min•Ep. 288
Episode: The Empowering Three-Part Series | Building Trust (Part 1 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Aya Caspi In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Aya Caspi, discuss what to do and say to show care and restore trust when our choices of words and actions have a negative impact on others. Date Recorded: February 21, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for...
Jun 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 272
Episode: May 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Geoffrey Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS; Stina Ek, PhD; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will discuss three articles from the May issue. First, they will talk with first author Geoffrey Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS, about a study on enhancing the workforce via improving home care workers’ voices. Next, they will talk with Stina Ek, PhD, the...
May 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 287
Episode: D2D Edition | Deprescribing of Anticoagulants: The IF, WHEN and HOW, a Discussion with a Cardiologist Host: Sabine von Preyss-Friedman MD, FACP, CMD Guest(s): Nicole Orr, MD; Irene Hamrick MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Sabine von Preyss-Friedman, MD, FACP, CMD, and special guests Nicole Orr, MD, and Irene Hamrick, MD, CMD, discuss the updated guidelines for ASA and deprescribing of anticoagulants. Date Recorded: March 11, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Pos...
May 15, 2024•36 min•Ep. 285
Episode: May 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief); Nicole Orr, MD In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our May issue of Caring for the Ages with guest Nicole Orr, MD. This issue contains and special section on Heart Disease and Matters of the Heart. Dr. Orr, president of Post-Acute Cardiology Care, LLC, in Darien, CT, discusses the field of geriatr...
May 13, 2024•34 min•Ep. 284
Episode: Assisted Living Three-Part Series | Palliative Care and Goals of Care in AL (Part 3 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Michael Nash, MD, CMD; Katie O’Brien, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Michael Nash, MD, CMD, and Katie O’Brien, MD, CMD, discuss framing goals of care conversations in an assisted living (AL) setting, including guiding patients, families, and staff when a higher level of care may be necess...
Apr 18, 2024•46 min•Ep. 282
Episode: April 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): E-Shien (Iggy) Chang, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Dr. Barb Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Dr. E-Shien (Iggy) Chang, PhD, about her work exploring overt racial and ethnic conflict in resident-to-resident aggression in long-term care facilities. In addition to Dr. Chang's paper, the following articles will be highl...
Apr 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 281
Episode: March 2024 Alex Bardakh, MPP, CAE, the Society’s Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, shares the latest news from the nation’s capital. Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org . No credit is available for this program.
Apr 10, 2024•8 min•Ep. 280
Episode: April 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief); Glenn Tillotson; Allison Villegas, PA-C In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our April issue of Caring for the Ages with special guests Glenn Tillotson PhD, FIDSA, FCCP, and Allison Villegas, PA-C. This month, we honor Ms. Villegas as the winner of the Cowles award for the most-downloaded article...
Apr 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 279
Episode: RSV Vaccinations in PALTC Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Ann R. Falsey, MD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guest Ann R. Falsey, MD, will discuss respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines, the current RSV Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations, and how this impacts our PALTC community. Date Recorded: April 1, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (A...
Apr 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 277
Episode: March 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Emily Morgan, MD; Jessica Rice Williams, PhD; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief); Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, and co-editors-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, and Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will discuss three articles from the March issue. The topics include a paper that links payroll data, as a measure of facility-level turnover, to lea...
Mar 27, 2024•36 min•Ep. 275
Episode: Assisted Living Three-Part Series | Transitions of Care and Challenges in AL (Part 2 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Michael Nash, MD, CMD; Katie O’Brien, MD, CMD; Sing Palat, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Michael Nash, MD, CMD, Katie O’Brien, MD, CMD, and Sing Palat, MD, CMD, discuss how varying methods of delivering medical care in assisted living communities can lead to challenges in transitions of...
Mar 18, 2024•45 min•Ep. 274
Episode: March 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, editor-in-chief Dr. Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, discuss our March issue of Caring for the Ages. This month, our cover features the last editorial from long-time member of AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and Caring’s regular columnist, Dr. Steven Levenson, who sadly passed away in January. D...
Mar 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 271
Join special guest, Dr. Swati Gaur, and your host, Dr. Diane Sanders-Cepeda, for this special episode of FMDA’s Journal Club, Antimicrobial Stewardship & Quality. This session focused on the following Learning Objectives: Revisit current guidance and protocols for Antimicrobial Stewardship in our PALTC facilities. Discuss how we are tackling vaccinations as it relates to COVID, Flu and RSV in our PALTC facilities for both residents and staff. Describe the challenges that PALTC facilities hav...
Mar 04, 2024•56 min•Ep. 273
Episode: Assisted Living Three-Part Series | Current Landscape of AL (Part 1 of 3) Host: Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD Guest(s): Michael Nash, MD, CMD; Katie O’Brien, MD, CMD In This Episode: In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Michael Nash, MD, CMD, and Katie O’Brien, MD, CMD, discuss the current state of assisted living including demographics, criteria, and emerging models of medical care. Date Recorded: February 13, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board...
Feb 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 270
Episode: February 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Victoria Shier, PhD, MPA; Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, will talk with Victoria Shier, PhD, MPA, about her work on the association between state dementia training requirements for nursing homes and the use of antipsychotic medications. In addition to Dr. Victoria Shier's paper, the following artic...
Feb 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 269
