AMDA's Curriculum on Geriatric Clinical Practice for Long Term Care
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The debut of the revised core curriculum came off
without a hitch in St. Louis, July 12-17, 2004. After two years of
revision to update the content and incorporate the current science on
adult learning, all the thinking, writing, revising and practice paid
off.
Fifty-nine attendees rated the new course very highly
and most important the new formats using an audience response system,
small groups, case studies and creating an individualized plan of
action were well received.
Observers including Executive Director, Lorraine
Tarnove noted that the level of involvement and interaction was high
and consistent. As hoped, learners were engaged throughout taking more
control of the educational process and tailoring to their needs in real
time.
The next iteration is in Houston, November 15-20, 2004. Don't miss this unique and now proven educational experience at www.amda.com/education/corecurriculum.
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"I would encourage other LTC professionals to attend to understand
physician and facility roles in success of maintaining and building
relationships."
"I've been waiting for a course like this," one of the attendees
whispered to the staff on their way back into the session room, "these
are topics I needed to understand."
These are just a couple of the comments from some of the 2004 Cleveland Attendees.
AMDA has always provided education and support directly to their
members and medical directors throughout the country. With AMDA's new
Curriculum on Geriatric Clinical Practice for Long Term Care, the
organization takes a new approach to improving the environment of long
term care by providing education to the attending physicians seeing
patients in long term care facilities.
Lorraine Tarnove, Executive Director of AMDA, addresses the
importance of reaching this constituency, "At our debut of the revised
core curriculum recently, it was clear from the discussions that
ensued, that medical directors can't fulfill their role without a cadre
of dedicated and trained attending physicians. Attendings must know the
rules and regulations of the nursing facility and they must be able to
apply current geriatric principles to patient care if care is going to
improve."
In order to reach this new audience, AMDA needs the assistance of
experienced medical directors who will bring knowledge of the course to
members of their interdisciplinary teams. Ms. Tarnove adds, "Since the
medical director is responsible for the overall care in the facility,
the specific issues around attending physicians practice in the
facility can't be ignored or overlooked." This is an excellent
opportunity for medical directors to deliver a toolbox of long term
care fundamentals to their colleagues. Medical directors may choose to
attend the conference with their team members or to encourage them to
participate on their own. Geriatric fellows and physicians new to
medical direction may also benefit from this curriculum.
The course, being held in various locations across the country, is a
2-1/2 day, weekend course containing a basic platform of clinical and
management topics unique to long term care. Emphasis is placed on
incorporating long term care practice with community practice.
Information about the courses, including locations, detailed agendas,
and registration forms, can be found on AMDA's website at www.amda.com/education/geriatric.
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