UPMC Division of Geriatric Medicine Faculty Participated in PMDA 32nd Annual Symposium
October 21, 2024
The Division of Geriatric Medicine was well-represented at the PMDA 32nd annual symposium held in Harrisburg, Pa. on October 18 and 19.
The Pennsylvania Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is an organization of long-term care professionals committed to the continuous improvement of quality care for Pennsylvanians across the long-term care continuum. PMDA provides advocacy, education, and professional development services for medical directors, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health care team members. UPMC's Shauna Assadzandi, MD, served as one of the directors.
Friday, October 18
Sleep in LTC Residents | 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
This presentation identified various contributory factors to the etiology of sleep disorders in LTC residents and approach to management.
Shachi Tyagi, MD, MS
Saturday, October 19
Medical Emergencies in Residents with "No Hospital Transfers"
Daniel S. Jaremko, MD, PhD
PGY-4 Geriatric Medicine Fellow, UPMC
Mentor: Shauna Assadzandi, MD
Update on Long-Term Care Public Policy | 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
This presentation reviewed current information regarding public policy developments impacting the long-term care setting. The session involved formal presentations as well as a question and answer panel format.
David A. Nace, CMD, MD, MPH
Alex Bardakh, MPH
Rapid Fire Wound Care | 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
This presentation discussed the common wound types seen in the PALTC setting. Treatment options for wounds, including types of each product, to aid in decision making for wound care was discussed.
Shauna Assadzandi, MD
LTC Research and Practice: 5 LTC Articles that Impact Your Clinical Practice | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
This session presented the findings and discussed the impact of long-term care focused studies published over the past 18 months. These studies have the potential to alter clinical practice.
David A. Nace, CMD, MD, MPH
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