Program for Wednesday May 12, 2021

Additional fee session
Sponsored by the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs (ADGAP) 
The role of the geriatrics fellowship director is complex and involves a variety of activities and responsibilities. This session will present practical instruction for both new and seasoned fellowship directors.  Learning Objectives: (1) review changes to the ACGME fellowship program requirements and the Toolbox website; (2) describe issues related to workforce recruitment; and (3) review innovative educational materials and tools.

Additional fee session
This  course is designed to educate AGS CoCare®: HELP teams regarding strategies for delirium prevention, using AGS CoCare®: HELP  to improve hospital-wide care of older adults.  Learning Objectives: (1) describe how delirium impacts older adults in the hospital; (2) identify nonpharmacologic approaches to prevent delirium; (3) apply strategies for how to implement AGS CoCare®: HELP  as a quality improvement program in their hospital; (4) review the impact of social determinants of health for older adults and their impact on delirium; (5) describe strategies for success and sustainability for AGS CoCare®: HELP  programs; (6) identify the ways that delirium impacts patients with Alzheimer’s disease; (7) identify the key first steps in program planning and implementing AGS CoCare®: HELP  at their facility; (8) discuss the features of an annual report and how to write one for their program; and (9) describe the relationship of hearing loss in hospitalized patients to communication and health care utilization.

Additional Fee Session
Sponsored by the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use (ATOD) Among Older Adults Special Interest Group

Moderator: Rebecca Trotzky, MD
Opioid use disorder increasingly affects older adults, yet treatment for opioid use disorder remains poorly integrated into settings where geriatric patients routinely receive care. Buprenorphine is one of three medications approved by the FDA to treat opioid use disorder, is highly effective, safe in older adults, and can be prescribed by primary care clinicians. Yet a paucity of primary care clinicians and geriatricians are waivered to prescribe buprenorphine. After completing this 4-hour virtual training, participants will receive the second half of the course – a 4-hour online self-study portion. At the end of the course, participants are required to pass an exam with a 75% or higher before applying for their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in the United States under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000). This training will also have a special focus on buprenorphine prescribing for older adults. The training is open to physicians, nurse practitioners (NP), and physician assistants (PA) however NP/PA need to complete more hours of training beyond this course (24 hours total) per the 2016 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) requirements.  Learning Objectives: (1) list factors important to patient selection for office-based buprenorphine treatment; (2) identify the clinically relevant pharmacological characteristics of buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone; and (3) describe the resources needed to establish office-based treatment with buprenorphine and other medications for patients with opioid use disorders.

Additional fee session
Sponsored by the Teachers Section and the Education Committee

Moderator: Mandi Sehgal, MD
This interactive pre-conference session will provide an updated overview of evidence-based geriatric medicine for physicians preparing for initial certification or recertification in geriatric medicine with the ABIM/ABFM. The session will use content from the latest edition of the Geriatrics Review Syllabus (GRS). A code for a discounted copy ($100 off list price) of the Digital Edition of the GRS is included in your registration fee for this session. Learning Objectives: (1) describe the tested content areas and their relative weight on the exam using Geriatric Medicine Certification Examination Blueprint; (2) identify areas of relative strength and weakness in their geriatric knowledge, as measured by individual performance on review questions from different content areas; and (3) create a GRS 10 based self-study plan based on their identified strengths and weaknesses, as measured by confidence applying a templated study guide to individual needs.

Additional fee session
Sponsored by the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs (ADGAP) 
This interactive pre-conference session will provide an updated overview of evidence-based geriatric medicine for physicians preparing for initial certification or recertification in geriatric medicine with the ABIM/ABFM. The session will use content from the latest edition of the Geriatrics Review Syllabus (GRS). A code for a discounted copy ($100 off list price) of the Digital Edition of the GRS is included in your registration fee for this session. Learning Objectives: (1) describe the tested content areas and their relative weight on the exam using Geriatric Medicine Certification Examination Blueprint; (2) identify areas of relative strength and weakness in their geriatric knowledge, as measured by individual performance on review questions from different content areas; and (3) create a GRS 10 based self-study plan based on their identified strengths and weaknesses, as measured by confidence applying a templated study guide to individual needs.

Chair: Kellie L. Flood, MD
The mission of the Acute Hospital Care SIG is to improve the outcomes of hospitalization of older patients through enhanced clinical care, dissemination of research findings and education of health professionals.  Participants will discuss the impact of the Affordable Care Act on acute hospital care, prevention and management of geriatric syndromes, and value-based practices.  The SIG meeting is open to all AGS participants.

Co-Chairs: Benjamin Han, MD, MPH; Alison A. Moore, MD, MPH; Justina L. Groeger, MD, MPH 
The purpose of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use (ATOD) Special Interest Group is to address the sharp increase in unhealthy substance use and substance use disorders among older adults. This SIG brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals with clinical, educational, and/or research interests in the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use by older adults.

Co-Chairs:  Diane Chau, MD & Vera Sverdlovsky, MD   
The purpose of this SIG is to provide a forum where issues that impact the homeless aging older adult are discussed. The SIG is meant to be a place where the members can interact to find and expand access to care when it comes to caring for Homeless Older Adults.

Co-Chairs: Noll L. Campbell, PharmD, MS & Stephanie L. Garrett, MD, FACP, CHPE
The Clinical Research in Dementia Special Interest Group is committed to networking among AGS members who are dedicated to clinical research in older adults suffering from dementia. Also invited to this SIG are members transitioning to dementia from other focus areas. Members will use this forum to disseminate knowledge and share methods from recent and ongoing projects, as well as identify collaborative opportunities to advance clinical research in dementia.

Chair: Ronan Factora, MD
Elder abuse and neglect is common yet under-recognized and underreported. This group of professionals seeks to address this issue by sharing experiences/ideas and coordinating/collaborating on projects aimed at disseminating knowledge and ultimately helping victims of elder abuse and neglect. Members include national leaders in the field working on research and advocacy, as well as clinicians and educators propagating the importance of this topic to healthcare learners. The Elder Abuse SIG fosters collaboration and networking to develop such initiatives amongst its members to forward its mission throughout the year.

Chair:  Ella H. Bowman, MD, PhD, AGSF, FAAHPM
This meeting is open to anyone interested in geriatric medicine consultative services across all care settings. Participants will collaborate with fellow attendees about how geriatrics consultative services are provided in various clinical settings. Discussion topics vary from year to year and have included: how to best market ourselves in a climate that is starting to better understand value based metrics; how to focus our services on those who need us most given the dearth of board certified geriatricians across the country; how to collaborative efforts with other services in co-management and other arrangement; billing processes and concerns; and incorporating geriatrics interprofessional teaching within the consultative setting."  
 

Chair: Jeffery D. Mariano, MD
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and non-binary older persons are a vulnerable and resilient group.  The position statement by our organization in 2015 communicated a vision and opportunities to achieve health equity.  This interest group centers on the analysis of health systems and approaches, advocacy, and education.  It is open to all AGS participants who are dedicated to delineating these needs and advocating for older LGBT persons.

Co-Chairs: Mona Gupta, MD; Kimberly A. Curseen, MD 
This SIG promotes awareness of palliative care issues in the geriatrics community, and hopes to identify and build on synergies that exist between geriatrics and palliative care.

Scott Vouri, PharmD, PhD, Ariel Green, MD, MPH, PhD, Josh Niznik, PharmD, PhD & Nagham Ailabouni, Bpharm, PhD
The Polypharmacy SIG meeting is an opportunity for those interested in improving medication use among older adults to share ideas, network, and have some fun. All are welcome!

Co-Chairs: Megan Young, MD; Timothy W. Farrell, MD, AGSF; Liron Danay Sinvani, MD; Maile Karris, MD
The theme of the 2020 Tideswell Leaders in Aging Program Special Interest Group is geriatric evangelism or spreading the knowledge and passion about taking care of older adults to the greater healthcare community. We will hear from two past Tideswell scholars who are participating in such work. Come connect with current and past scholars to share ideas, collaborate on projects and future workshops.