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This session discusses the advocacy work of the GAPNA Health Affairs Committee throughout the past year. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of the role of the Health Affairs Committee within GAPNA and opportunities to become involved in GAPNA’s health policy activities will be discussed…
This session explores the role of nurse practitioners engaging in health policy and advocacy to ensure resources, including workforce, funding, and education, are in place now and well into the future to care for the growing older adult population who prefer to “age in place…
Several projects are presented outlining the creative work APNs are doing to advance the care of older adults. Project 1: Screening for Social Isolation in Medicare Advantage Members Engaged High-Risk Care Management…
GAPNA liaisons from the Health Affairs Committee represent GAPNA on national coalitions. This session shares the ongoing work with the coalitions and development of a toolkit…
This concurrent session outlines the steps to translate clinical knowledge into a research study. Discussion includes how nurses’ observations and expertise can be used to formulate research questions…
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…
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…
This session discusses the importance of the APRN in advocacy, including steps for preparation, methods of communication with legislators, and ways to advocate as an individual and as an organization…
Social determinants of health (SDH) have a significant impact on the health and well-being of older adults. This session uses engaging techniques to integrate SDH learning activities into clinical practice and academic curriculum…
Dr. Quinn describes using messaging perspectives to persuade decision-makers about full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses. Focusing on the needs of patients and families, Dr…
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The APRN specialty certification in gerontology – the APRN gerontological specialist-certified (GS-C) – distinguishes APRNs who possess expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex needs of older adults…
In order for healthcare providers to be meaningful contributors to health equity and avoid activation of unconscious biases that encourage “isms,” application of evidence-based strategies that mitigate bias-influenced decisions and health outcomes is critical…
For 40 years, GAPNA has been the voice for advanced practice nurses who work with older adults in a wide variety of practice settings. This presentation provides a historical perspective on the advanced practice nurse roles in gerontology…
In December 2020, GAPNA published a position statement on nursing home safety within the context of COVID-19 since the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on residents and staff in long-term care settings…
This session provides a platform to ensure educators and nurses understand what a well-balanced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) curriculum should include…
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