Understanding and Responding to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia 2023 Series: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior (CRNA)

This activity includes four 30min recorded modules that provides team members with the overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other Dementia. Team members will learn: to recognize common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia, explain the process for identifying challenging behaviors, and list strategies to address some common dementia-related behaviors at different stages of disease progression. The goal, when learning and using these strategies, is for team members to provide safe and personalized care for the dementia patient, thereby decreasing episodes of fear, restlessness, and agitation.

#CE: NBCRNA MAC Dev (Class B Credit)

This course enhances the CRNAs' knowledge of nurse anesthesia practice, prioritizing patient safety and qualifies for MAC Dev credits, formerly Class B. CRNAs should upload and archive completion documentation on the AANA website. CRNAs must retain copies of all documentation used to demonstrate certification compliance consistent with NBCRNA policy.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for Inter-Professional- MD, RN, and other interested healthcare professionals in any setting that interact with dementia patients in their role.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia. 
  2. Describe the process for assessing and identifying challenging behaviors. 
  3. Summarize strategies to address some common dementia-related behaviors. 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
    This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
Course opens: 
03/01/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Advocate Health CRNA Continuing Education Series
Rating: 
0

Faculty

Nancy Stoerzbach Wierichs, BSN, RN; Alzheimer's Association
Michael Malone, MD; Medical Director Senior Service Program, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Aaron Malsch, RN, MSN, GCNS-BC; Senior Service Program Manager, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Ann Gallo, MBA; Senior Service Program Coordinator, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Patti Pagel, RN, MSN, GCNS-BC; Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Ariba Khan, MD, MPH; Internal Medicine, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Jennifer McAlister, BA; Alzheimer's Association

 

Disclosure

The following faculty speakers and/or planning committee members have disclosed the following:

Faculty Name

Name of Ineligible Companies

Nature of Relationship

Michael Malone, MD

Abbott Labs
AbbVie

Stock

The other planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

#CE: NBCRNA MAC Dev (Class B Credit)

This course enhances the CRNAs' knowledge of nurse anesthesia practice, prioritizing patient safety and qualifies for MAC Dev credits, formerly Class B. CRNAs should upload and archive completion documentation on the AANA website. CRNAs must retain copies of all documentation used to demonstrate certification compliance consistent with NBCRNA policy.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
    This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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