Program for Thursday May 09, 2024

Sponsored by the Clinical Practice & Models of Care Committee and the Care Transitions Special Interest Group
Moderator: Lynn McNicoll, MD

The intended outcome of this symposium is to provide the basis for, and an approach to modifying, institutional processes to reduce inappropriate antipsychotic medication use in acute care hospitals. Learning Objectives: (1) review the impact of antipsychotic medication use on patients and care delivery in the hospitalization and post-hospitalization episode; (2) describe patterns and adverse effects of antipsychotic use during hospitalization; (3) describe consequences associated with in-hospital antipsychotic use on transitions of care; and (4) explore the implementation of an EMR-based clinical decision support tool.

Pharmacy and Social Work credit types are available for live participation only. Attendees may claim a maximum of 26.25 pharmacy contact or social work credit hours. 

Sponsored by the National Institute on Aging in cooperation with the AGS Research Committee 

This symposium is intended for independently funded researchers at a mid- to senior career level. It targets the needs of research leaders and established investigators by providing an update from NIA staff on research programs and initiatives.  Presentations will include current funding, new opportunities including those related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, and future priorities and research directions of NIA.  Learning Objectives: (1) describe the current and future research foci of the NIA extramural divisions; and (2) discuss the current funding environment.

Pharmacy and Social Work credit types are available for live participation only. Attendees may claim a maximum of 26.25 pharmacy contact or social work credit hours. 

Sponsored by the Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases Special Interest Group 
Moderator: Cathleen Colón-Emeric, MD, MHS 

Learning Objectives: (1) describe the role of the geriatrics healthcare provider in reducing the osteoporosis treatment gap in older adults across settings of care; (2) conduct shared decision making with older adults about common outpatient dilemmas in osteoporosis management, including when to stop, switch, or initiate a medication holiday; (3) implement inpatient care pathways to reduce secondary fractures and mortality following osteoporotic fractures; and (4) utilize practical strategies to reduce injurious falls and fractures in the Skilled Nursing Facility.

Pharmacy and Social Work credit types are available for live participation only. Attendees may claim a maximum of 26.25 pharmacy contact or social work credit hours. 

The Presidential Poster Session features posters that received the highest rankings from abstract reviewers. Posters will be judged and one poster in each category will be chosen to receive a “Best Poster” award.  

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82899340427?pwd=8gI98FIrcPQhNYaUFFQDTQZaL0y6HH.1 

Co-Chairs:  Jane Jih, MD, MPH, MAS & Benjamin Han, MD, MPH 

The mission of this SIG is to bring together AGS members with an interest in promoting health equity and reducing health and healthcare disparities among diverse older adults in order to 1) promote health equity initiatives at AGS; 2) develop programming and educational materials for AGS members; 3) create interdisciplinary relationships and mentorship with colleagues with an interest in health equity initiatives; and 4) cultivate collaborations in health equity-focused research and quality improvement initiatives among older adults.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89176938225?pwd=KUh9pnYsVaswbwTfkwSlVTpF9MbSP8.1 

Co-Chairs: Imran Ali, MD, MS, MPH & Maya Abdallah, MD
Fellows Representative: Evgenia Granina, MD 

The mission of this SIG is to assemble clinicians and investigators interested in improving the care of older adults with cancer. Activities range from disseminating the latest evidence in geriatric oncology, collaborating on research studies and clinical innovations, and discussing the integration of geriatrics into local oncology practices. A fundamental goal of this group is to find ways to more widely implement newly adapted treatment guidelines created in conjunction with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG).  

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83064300188?pwd=1odDZzadbDwEGbxDa7peFZw0oARVTI.1

Co-Chairs: Magdalena Bednarczyk, MD 

Open to anyone with an interest in improving clinician well-being in order to address growing concerns related to burnout. The goal is to provide information, tools and resources for decreasing burnout utilizing a holistic approach pertaining to professional, personal, financial, and physical wellbeing, with the ultimate goal of helping clinicians rediscover meaningful, mission driven work within their organizations, and if necessary, provide tools to redefine success. 

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81850427599?pwd=Hzp9o4eexcLaNB8al9riuH96MuRHUU.1 

Chair: Maria D'Souza, MD, MPH

This SIG will provide a forum for AGS members who are dedicated to providing clinical care for individuals living with dementia and support for their caregivers, in order to discuss clinical questions, exchange information and resources, and explore ideas for improving our individual and collective practice, towards advancing optimal dementia care. 

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83812240170?pwd=gjiv4L6icLabwNgSj5n1EerasIKiCq.1 

Chair: George A. Kuchel, MD

The Geroscience SIG brings together AGS members from varied backgrounds who all share a common interest in efforts to leverage our understanding of basic aging processes towards the discovery, validation and implementation of gerotherapeutic interventions designed to promote health, function and independence in late life.  

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85768898025?pwd=iVfZVP37JgQkHzdaTWfbi3Ukt5A01q.1 

Moderator:  Steven R. Counsell, MD, AGSF

The mission of the Health Care for Low-Income Older Adults AGS Special Interest Group is to improve quality and outcomes of health care and maximize independence among low-income older adults; to bring together geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to the care of these older adults, disseminate practical solutions and innovative geriatrics team care models, and advocate for public policy change to better address the needs of this population.

The Healthcare for Low-Income Older Adults SIG is open to all AGS meeting participants.

AGENDA

Duals and D-SNPs
Next Generation Medicare Managed Care for Older Adults with Complex Needs
 

• Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): State Perspective
  
  Chuck Pu, MD, FACP, CMD
  Senior Medical Director, MassHealth, and
  Commonwealth Medicine, UMass Medical School
  Email: Charles.T.Pu@mass.gov

   

• D-SNPs and Medicaid LTSS: Health Plan Perspective
  
  Dawn Butler, MSW, JD, AGSF
  Director, Indiana PathWays for Aging, Anthem
  Email: Dawn.Butler2@anthem.com

   

• Duals, D-SNPs and Geriatrics: Clinical Perspective
  
  Jonathon Flacker, MD, AGSF
  Chief Clinical Officer, JenCare Division, ChenMed
  Email: Jonathon.Flacker@jencaremed.com
   

SIG Co-Chairs

Steven R. Counsell, MD, FACP, AGSF
Email: scounsel@iu.edu

Chuck Pu, MD, FACP, CMD
Email: Charles.T.Pu@mass.gov

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86972864970?pwd=VO4hqgiJ63jUb1CMu7gSJdgq8Ypp25.1 

Co-Chairs: Melissa Dattalo, MD; Namirah Jamshed, MD, AGSF
Administrator: Karly Denes

The mission of this SIG is to ensure every chronically ill, medically complex patient who is homebound and in need has access to quality HBPC that results in a profound improvement in medical outcomes, patient and family experience, and healthcare spending. To accomplish our mission, we: (1) provide awareness of the value and rewards of HBPC to AGS members; (2) support AGS members dedicated to advancing the field of HBPC; and (3) collaborate and discuss HBPC models of care, best practices, and key metrics to measure performance and quality of care.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89024406016?pwd=mkrRgJdeiZBjRQ3P2GT7otZGDuDSTx.1 

Chair: Eva Schmitt

The mission of our Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) / Delirium Prevention is to allow all current and potentially interested HELP sites to come together to hear the latest updates about HELP and delirium prevention, as well as network and discuss successes and challenges anywhere in the planning or implementation process. The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) is an innovative model of hospital care designed to prevent delirium and functional decline and to improve overall quality of hospital care for older persons. The program has been demonstrated to be both effective and cost-effective, with the potential for large cost savings.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82032130638?pwd=GebzPISEIvP5KubbsaaY4d81ecNJu3.1 

Co-Chairs: Josette A. Rivera, MD & Todd C. James, MD

The mission of this SIG is to explore how broad health professional interest in collaboration is changing health education and practice. While geriatrics has long recognized the importance of teams, this has not been a widely recognized focus of health education or practice until recently. Interprofessional education refers to "two or more professionals learn[ing] about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes." All are welcome!

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83558157090?pwd=5C1RicMiFJo6LPS9qMZ9ig6znPrxqO.1 

Chair: Thomas Cudjoe, MD, MP & Jessica Lee, MD, MS

The Junior Faculty Research Career Development Special Interest Group facilitates and fosters the research career development for junior faculty members, fellows, and students. We discuss research interests, academic career development, career choices, job opportunities, and a range of other topics pertinent to junior faculty development.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84741882203?pwd=XeBISKSjdZ3LF9YxzdKJn5RZMqnNB9.1 
Chair:  Marianne Shaughnessy, PhD, CRNP  

This SIG offers an opportunity to discuss in an open forum announcements and key issues related to geriatrics, extended care clinical programs, and research and education initiatives. All VHA staff attending the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, and all other interested meeting attendees, are invited to participate.