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Registered nurses are often under-prepared with the knowledge and skills to care for hospitalized older adult patients.

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The goal of this educational activity is to enhance health care professionals’ knowledge of the care of the older adult. This activity will focus on patient safety initiatives and promote the integration of evidence-based care for those with memory loss.

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Speaker: Elizabeth Landsverk, M.D., Board Certified in Geriatrics, Internal, and Palliative Care Medicines.

Non-treatment of pain in elders and medication mismanagement have become enormous challenges for elders, families and eldercare professionals. 

Dr. Landsverk discusses what to watch out for, what medications are helpful and which to avoid. This applies to all elders as well as those living with dementia.

This is a free event.

The IHI National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care on December 10–13, 2017, will bring more than 5,000 brilliant minds in healthcare to Orlando, Florida, to find meaningful connections and gain actionable strategies for improving quality in health care. Enjoy more than 200 workshops, 9 keynotes and featured speakers, 10 new topic tracks, and endless networking opportunities.