Geriatrics grand rounds
The purpose of NIHAN Geriatrics Grand Rounds (GGRs) is to enhance geriatric workforce training to healthcare providers through introducing and establishing stronger age-friendly care systems.
Upcoming Training: “Geriatric Care through Telehealth”
The upcoming GGR trainings sessions for healthcare professionals will present Age & Ability Friendly Geriatric Care utilizing Telehealth and the 4M’s Framework. The weekly webinar series are developed in partnership with Comagine Health.
Attendees may expect to learn how to:
- Practice telehealth for individuals living with complex medical conditions in an efficient and safe manner.
- Formulate clinical decisions by integrating health information from EHR, wearable devices, and telehealth.
- Assess the value of telehealth in providing quality of care and access to older adults & individuals living with disability in Nevada.
These GGRs take place virtually on Wednesdays from May 15 – June 26, 2024 at 12PM – 1PM Pacific Time, Except May 15th webinar to begin at 8AM Pacific Time.
After registering, you will receive a Zoom Meeting link & information to access the earned CME credits.
Participants can earn up to 6 CME credits for participating in all six GGR sessions.
If you have any questions about Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit, contact Edy Taylor with Comagine Health at ETaylor@comagine.org For all other questions about the GGRs, email NIHAN@unlv.edu
FREE CME Credits*
Your earned CME credits will be accessible through Comagine Health. After registering for the session, in addition to the Zoom link, you will receive instructions to access all previous training videos and CME credits for the current telehealth training.
**This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the New Mexico Medical Society (NMMS) through the Joint Providership of Comagine Health, UNLV and UNR. The Comagine Health is accredited by the NMMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Comagine Health designates this Recurring Scheduled Series for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) tm. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Webinar: May 15, 2024 | 8AM — 9AM
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Chief Complaint: Social isolation
Webinar: May 22, 2024 | 12PM — 1PM
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Webinar: May 29, 2024 | 12PM — 1PM
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Assessing fall risk and enhancing mobility via Telehealth
Webinar: June 12, 2024 | 12PM — 1PM
Telehealth is applicable to chronic care management by providing lifestyle coaching to those in need, particularly in fall risk assessment and physical activity promotion.
What should I do and NOT do during Telehealth?
Webinar: June 26, 2024 | 8AM — 9AM
As a full-time telehealth provider and administrator, Dr. Choe shares his clinical and operative tips for sustaining professional careers and avoiding conflicts through legal perspectives.