President's Welcome//Taking Action Now: Moving Quality Forward

Sep 28, 2023 8:00am ‐ Sep 28, 2023 9:15am

This session provides an overview of leadership actions that are needed now to improve nursing home resident
quality of life in US nursing homes.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to describe at least two ways that the Moving Forward Coalition and supporting organizations are addressing quality improvement issues in US nursing homes.

PAC/LTC Regulation Update: What You Don't Know May Surprise You!

Sep 28, 2023 10:45am ‐ Sep 28, 2023 12:15pm

This session provides an update on CMS regulations and surveyor guidance for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Particular emphasis is placed on the APRN’s role and responsibilities in following these regulations. Topics include, but are not limited to, unnecessary medications and treatments, infection control and antibiotic stewardship, trauma-informed care, freedom from abuse, neglect and exploitation, and physician visits and Conference Program 6 telehealth requirements. This session also will provide a brief discussion of the practice barriers of the APRN in the post-care care/long-term care (PAC/LTC) setting and an update on the progress to remove these barriers.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to describe the regulatory environment in nursing facilities that affect APRN practice.

Weight Bias in the Acute Care Setting: Recognition and Mitigation

Sep 28, 2023 1:40pm ‐ Sep 28, 2023 2:40pm

This session explores the issues and negative effects related to weight-biased attitudes on older adult patients in the acute care setting.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to discuss methods of reducing weight bias for the older adult in the acute care setting.

PrEP 101 for the NP Primary Care Provider

Sep 28, 2023 1:40pm ‐ Sep 28, 2023 2:40pm

This session discusses the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PReP) program in the fight to prevent HIV infections. Focus includes a brief history of PReP and the use of Truvada, candidates eligible to receive PReP, medications used for PReP and possible drug drug interactions, and the monitoring process once PReP is prescribed.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to describe PrEP prophylaxis and name the medications used for PrEP.

Transitional Care Interventions for Older Adults

Sep 28, 2023 1:40pm ‐ Sep 28, 2023 2:40pm

This session discusses the major transitional care interventions for older adults that have been implemented in the US in the last two decades, including challenges associated with healthcare transitions across settings and the ways in which advanced practice nurses may address these challenges, regardless of their practice settings.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to describe the major transitional care interventions that have been implemented in the US in the last two decades

Ultrasound - Part 1: Didactic

Sep 28, 2023 2:50pm ‐ Sep 28, 2023 3:50pm

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a well-established and popular diagnostic tool known for its non-invasive nature and utilized for quick image acquisition and pathologic identification assistance suitable for elderly patients in the acute setting. This session shares a lecture discussion on the use of ultrasound in older adult health.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to identify key aspects of the ultrasound machine and explain indications and techniques for performing the FAST and RUSH exams.

Polypharmacy Less Is More

Sep 28, 2023 2:50pm ‐ Sep 28, 2023 3:50pm

This presentation focuses on polypharmacy in long-term care (LTC) and zooms out to take a meta view of polypharmacy on patient populations in LTC settings, LTC staff, regulatory implications in skilled nursing, and how reducing polypharmacy positively impacts these same areas. This will help advanced practice nurses practicing in this setting to understand the broader implications of prescribing practices. The presentation includes realworld examples, as well as a case study of a LTC resident and how these efforts impacted her. The end of the presentation will include practical tips on how to reduce polypharmacy across populations as part of the interdisciplinary team in a targeted way.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to discuss the implications of polypharmacy and deprescribing efforts.

Death Certificates: History, Importance, and the Responsibility of the Advanced Practice Nurse

Sep 28, 2023 2:50pm ‐ Sep 28, 2023 3:50pm

As more states adopt full practice authority and expand signatory authority, nurse practitioners across the country are faced with a new responsibility, completing death certificates. Death certificates serve many purposes including closure for a family planning final arrangement, information for disease tracking, and important health information for state and federal statistic systems. This program reviews the history of death certificates since the 16th century, essential information for death certificates, diagnoses to avoid, and state guidelines and penalties. Cases studies with mock death certificates are used to present the correct completion method and diagnoses to avoid. It is vital that gerontological advance practice nurses understand their role in this important final document for our patients.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to explain the essential information needed to complete the standard death certificate form.

Ultrasound - Part 2 Application

Sep 28, 2023 4:00pm ‐ Sep 28, 2023 5:00pm

The use of ultrasound can be extremely helpful in diagnostic technique and investigation in the care of older adult patients. The use of ultrasound can be extremely helpful in diagnostic technique and investigation in the care of older adult patients. This session provides a hands-on activity for ways to use ultrasound technology to care for patients.

Tickets are required to participate in the hands-on portion of this session. Other attendees are welcome to observe. 

This session will not appear in the GAPNA Online Library

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to perform the FAST and RUSH exams while identifying acute pathological conditions.

Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management of Abnormal Liver Chemistries in the Older Adult: A Guide for the Advanced Practice Practitioner in the Acute and Outpatient Settings

Sep 28, 2023 4:00pm ‐ Sep 28, 2023 5:00pm

This session assists advanced practice nurses caring for the older adult with abnormal liver chemistries in the acute and outpatient settings. Evidence-based guidelines are discussed to explore diagnostic clues, appropriate management, and ongoing follow-up after acute and non-acute presentations. Patterns of injury portrayed in abnormal liver chemistries along with etiologies are explored and case studies encountered in practice are used to enhance learning.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 9/30/2025.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, participants will report the ability to identify potential etiologies and appropriate management of the older adult presenting with abnormal liver chemistries.